Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Slot drills

>
> One thing that I noticed is that the default tool library for the
> mill program has both end mills and slot drills. I've heard
> references to slot drills over the years but never knew exactly what
> they were. Neither J&L or McMaster-Carr seem to carry them. Does
> anyone have a good explanation for what they are? I asked one of my
> professional machinist buddies and he'd never heard of them.
>
> Dan Eaton (Saint Louis)

Slot drill is British-speak for 2-flute end mill. However, I often make
slots with 4-flute end mills. I never make a slot in one pass, but use
a smaller end mill and then make a pass down each side. This gives
a much smoother wall to the slot.

Jon