Milling cutter

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-007106",
  "term": "Milling cutter",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A multipoint rotary tool used in a milling machine to remove material from a workpiece through its rotation. The cutter has multiple teeth, or flutes, that engage the workpiece sequentially to create a desired shape or surface finish. Cutters are classified by their shape, material, and number of flutes, with common types including end mills, face mills, and slab mills, each suited for specific operations.",
  "synonyms": [
    "mill"
  ],
  "subject": "Mechanical engineering",
  "see_also": [
    "mill"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Fräswerkzeug",
    "es": "fresa",
    "fr": "fraise"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/milling-cutter/"
}