Total newbie here. I have got a 1/4" carbide end mill (1 1/4" cutter - 4" O.A.L.) that is to long. I would like to cut about 1/2" off of the shank and then use it . Is this ok to do? I could mill it off or cut it with an abrasive wheel. Thanks all
Can you cut the sank off of an end mill?
Aug 11, 2005
3 Replies
Solid carbide? You're going to need a diamond wheel to do that.
Jim
Score it (notch it) with an appropriate grind wheel. Be careful to not breathe the dust from a "green" wheel. Wrap a rag around it and clamp in the vise. Smack it with a hammer to break at the score line. Same procedure works with HSS end mills.
Couldn't you just cut the thing all the way through with a speedy cut?
Peter
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