Custom Double Angle Milling Cutter for Precision Instrument Components | 29.5 × 8 × 13 mm, 16T, 110° × R0.8
Project Background
A manufacturer of engineering physical measurement instruments required a custom carbide double angle milling cutter for machining precision instrument components with complex profile geometries.
The application involved CNC milling operations on high-value components used in precision testing and measurement equipment, where dimensional accuracy and profile consistency directly affect instrument performance and reliability.
Standard milling cutters were unable to achieve the required geometry efficiently, leading to multiple machining operations and increased production time.
To improve machining accuracy and productivity, a custom solid carbide double angle milling cutter was developed according to the customer’s requirements.
Custom Tool Specification
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Cutter Type | Solid Carbide Double Angle Milling Cutter |
| Diameter | 29.5 mm (1.161″) |
| Width | 8 mm (0.315″) |
| Bore | 13 mm (0.512″) |
| Teeth | 16T |
| Included Angle | 110° |
| Corner Radius | R0.8 mm |
| Material | Solid Tungsten Carbide |
| Coating | Optional |
| Application | Precision Instrument Components |
The customer selected an uncoated carbide cutter for this application.
For more demanding machining conditions, PVD coatings such as TiAlN, AlCrN, and DLC are also available to improve wear resistance and extend tool life.
Challenges in Precision Instrument Component Machining
Components used in engineering testing instruments often require:
- Tight dimensional tolerances
- Complex angular profiles
- Excellent surface finish
- Minimal burr formation
- Stable batch-to-batch consistency
Traditional machining methods may require multiple cutting operations and tool changes, increasing machining time and reducing repeatability.
Why Use a Custom Double Angle Milling Cutter?
The custom 110° double angle geometry was designed specifically for the required profile shape, allowing the feature to be machined in a single operation.
Compared with conventional machining methods, the custom cutter offers several advantages:
Reduced Machining Time
Complex profiles can be produced directly without multiple machining passes.
Improved Profile Accuracy
Integrated geometry eliminates cumulative dimensional errors from multiple operations.
Better Surface Finish
Optimized cutting geometry improves machined surface quality.
Higher Production Efficiency
Fewer tool changes and shorter cycle times increase productivity.
Longer Tool Life
Premium solid carbide provides excellent wear resistance and dimensional stability.
Customized Features of the Cutter
Several design features were incorporated to optimize machining performance:
- 110° included angle optimized for component geometry
- R0.8 corner radius integrated into the profile
- Precision-ground cutting edges
- Balanced tooth distribution
- Optimized chip evacuation design
These features help maintain stable cutting performance throughout long production runs.
Results Achieved
After implementation, the customer reported significant improvements:
- Improved dimensional accuracy
- Better profile consistency
- Reduced burr formation
- Shorter cycle times
- Increased production efficiency
The custom double angle milling cutter became an important production tool for manufacturing precision instrument components.
Custom Carbide Double Angle Milling Cutters Built to Your Drawing
We manufacture custom carbide angle milling cutters according to customer drawings, samples, or machining requirements.
Available customization options include:
- Diameter
- Width
- Bore size
- Included angle
- Corner radius
- Tooth geometry
- Carbide grade
- PVD coating options
- Application-specific optimization
Our custom carbide form cutters are widely used in precision instruments, aerospace components, medical devices, automotive parts, molds, and precision mechanical components.
If your application requires special profiles or non-standard geometries, our engineering team can develop a customized carbide cutting solution tailored to your production requirements.
This tool is part of our custom solid carbide slitting saw solutions.