An indexable face mill is a body that carries replaceable cutting inserts, used to machine large flat faces quickly. Because it's a two-part tool, the tab describes both the body and its cutting insert.
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Every tool also shows Name, Description, Tool type, Allowed uses and Allowed stock
materials above the geometry sections — see
the overview.
Body — Main cutting geometry
Cutting diameter maximum DCX
The largest diameter the body cuts at. With DC it bounds the cut for engagement and clearance checks.
Tool cutting edge angle KAPR
The approach (lead) angle of the inserts (e.g. 45°, 90°). Affects chip thinning, surface finish and the forces CAM Assist plans around.
Cutting diameter DC
The effective cutting diameter; a primary driver of feeds, speeds and stepover.
Depth of cut max APMX
The deepest the cutter can take in a single axial pass.
Effective cutting edge count ZEFP
The number of inserts engaged at the periphery. Directly scales the feed rate.
Body — Relief / shank geometry
Usable length LU
The length below the holder that can be brought into the cut.
Overall length OAL
Total length from the holder face to the cutting face.
Shank mode
Basic for a simple body, or Advanced for a stepped body profile (body segments).
Protruding length LPR
The cutter's default protruding length (stickout); assemblies can override it.
Body — Body material
Body material code BMC
The material of the cutter body. Helps CAM Assist judge the tool's rigidity when planning cuts.
Body — Supplementary cutting geometry
Coolant supply property CSP
Whether the cutter has through-tool coolant.
Connection code type machine side CCTMS
Standardised connection/interface code on the machine side.
Insert shape code SC
The standard shape code of the inserts the body takes.
Body — Optional details
Brand BRAND
Tool maker.
Designation DES
Catalogue/part number.
Face effective cutting edge count ZEFF
Number of inserts effective on the end face.
Tool assembly length LTA
Overall length of the assembled tool.
Functional length LF
Functional length of the cutter.
Rotational speed maximum RPMX
The maximum safe spindle speed for the cutter; CAM Assist won't exceed it.
Cutting insert
A face mill cuts with replaceable inserts; these fields describe the insert fitted to the body.
Corner radius RE
The corner radius of the insert. Determines the achievable surface finish and the corner/edge detail it leaves.
