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jaydee · 03-27-2003, 01:46 PM

Flutes are the sharp edges of the endmill. If there are 2 cutting edges then it is a 2 flute, 3 cutting edges then it is a 3 flute, ect ect..

And yes Carbide is the way to go for smaller endmills.

03-27-2003, 01:46 PM	#23
jaydee Put up or Shut Up Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 6,506	Flutes are the sharp edges of the endmill. If there are 2 cutting edges then it is a 2 flute, 3 cutting edges then it is a 3 flute, ect ect.. And yes Carbide is the way to go for smaller endmills.