Pocketing ToolFinder
High-feed tooling is typically your quickest pocketing solution, especially when coupled with a constant-ramp profile tool path. If a smoother wall finish is required, either of Dapra's shoulder milling options is a solid choice. If you prioritize edge economy, a strong cutting edge, and semi-aggressive cutting, our Toroid round/button inserts work very well. Common pocket milling applications include:
- Open or closed pockets
- Through or blind pockets
- Round, rectangular, or polygon pockets
- Straight-walled or tapered pockets
If you have questions about the best tool choice and parameters for your application, please contact us!
Recommended Tooling for Pocketing:
RHINO-FEED™ High-Feed Milling Series
- Ultra-fast feed rates at light depth of cut
- Productive for light-duty / lower HP machines
- Long tool life
- Axial tool pressure - very stable, even in long-reach applications
- Z-level rough or constant ramp profile
- Will leave rougher wall finish
- Will leave corner radius/angle at blind pocket floor-wall intersection
- Suitable for all materials except nonferrous
EDGE² DSS Double-Sided Square Shoulder Mills
- Double-sided inserts for lower cost per cutting edge
- General-purpose operating parameters
- Good wall finishes for pocketing
- Suitable for all materials except nonferrous
- Moderate ramping capability
- Replacement program for cutter bodies
- Single insert size (12mm)
- Will leave corner radius of insert in blind pocket floor-wall intersection
APET/XPET Single-Sided Square Shoulder Mills
- Aggressive cutting with the strongest inserts and enhanced clearance
- Good ramping capability
- Geometries and grades for all materials, including nonferrous
- Roughing focused, but good floor-finishing capabilities
- 3 insert sizes (10mm, 12mm, 16mm)
- Will leave corner radius of insert in blind pocket floor-wall intersection
EDGE² DTB Double-Sided Toroid Button Cutters
- Aggressive material removal using round inserts
- Great edge economy with 12 usable indexes
- Suitable for all materials except nonferrous
- Will leave scalloped wall finish
- Moderate ramping capability
- Will leave larger insert radius in blind pocket floor-wall intersection
- Single insert size (12mm)
Single-Sided Toroid Button Cutters
- Aggressive material removal using round inserts
- Geometries and grades for all materials, including nonferrous
- Good edge economy with 8 usable indexes
- Good ramping capability
- Will leave scalloped wall finish
- Will leave larger insert radius in blind pocket floor-wall intersection
- 4 insert sizes (3/8”, 1/2”, 5/8”, 3/4")
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