End Mill Sharpener

An end mill sharpener is a small power tool grinder that is used to re-sharpen the cutters of end mills. Ed mill grinder Unlike conventional grinders that are only capable of sharpening the face of an end mill, an end mill sharpener can also grind the flutes. These flutes are located on the cutting edge of an end mill and are made up of valleys and grooves cut into the body of the tool. By sharpening the edges of these flutes, an end mill can be used on harder materials.

The G0921 End Mill Sharpener is a compact, light machine with a number of useful features. It has a compound thread mechanism, which allows the grinding wheel to be moved away from or toward the end mill. This is especially helpful for grinding the flutes of an end mill.

With the aid of a rotating hand knob, the spindle is turned to advance the grinding wheel. This feature helps ensure that the sharpener can be used in the most precise way. Another handy feature is the feed knob. It advances the grinding wheel to the center of the end mill.

An important advantage of this type of end mill sharpener is the speed at which it is able to re-sharpen the tools. A typical grinding wheel is capable of a maximum speed of 4400RPM. Also, the blade of the grinding wheel is shielded by a guard. In addition, the end mill resharpener can sharpen any length end mill.

Another interesting feature is the air bearing spindle. This machine is built to be able to quickly and accurately renew any length of end mill. It features a pull handle to facilitate easy operation. Plus, it can be set up without the use of a cup grinding wheel. Because it can be used to sharpen virtually any size of end mill, it is an ideal choice for any business that needs a quick and reliable machine.

While an in-house end mill sharpener may cost a bit more upfront, it can pay for itself in just a few months. Not only does it eliminate the need to order new tools, it also eliminates the expense of shipping them. However, these calculations do not take into account the additional inventory that will be purchased after the sharpening.

Other advantages include the fact that it can be used to sharpen the points of a ball nose end mill cutter. It can also be used to re-sharpen the sides of a spiral milling cutter. And, as the name suggests, it can grind both 2-flute and 3-flute end mills.

A number of different models of sharpeners are available. Some are more expensive and complicated. Others are more user-friendly and affordable. But whether you decide to go with a home-based or commercial model, make sure it is equipped to handle the type of tools that you need to sharpen.

When shopping for a sharpener, look for one that can handle both high-speed steel and high-speed tungsten. The best end mill sharpener can handle both these types of metals and is designed to be both powerful and accurate.