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End Mill
Manufacturing Engineering · Last updated: July 30, 2026 · How this entry was written
Definition: An end mill is a type of milling cutter that has cutting teeth on both the periphery and the end face. It is used for profiling, slotting, and contouring operations in CNC milling.
Example in context
“The machinist selected a carbide end mill to machine the deep pocket in the aluminum block.”
“Operatör, alüminyum bloktaki derin cebi işlemek için karbür parmak freze seçti.”
Where engineers use it
End mills are used in CNC milling operations for profiling, slotting, and contouring. Engineers select the appropriate geometry and material based on workpiece hardness and required surface finish.
Synonyms: slot drill
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“End Mill” in 21 languages
| English | End Mill |
|---|---|
| Turkish | parmak freze |
| French | fraise en bout |
| German | Schaffräser |
| Spanish | fresa de punta |
| Chinese | 端铣刀 |
| Arabic | مطحنة نهاية |
| Portuguese | fresa de topo |
| Russian | концевая фреза |
| Japanese | エンドミル |
| Italian | fresa a candela |
| Vietnamese | dao phay ngón |
| Hindi | एंड मिल |
| Thai | เอ็นมิล |
| Indonesian | end mill |
| Korean | 엔드밀 |
| Bengali | এন্ড মিল |
| Dutch | vingerfrees |
| Swedish | pinndel |
| Finnish | päätyjyrsin |
| Ukrainian | кінцева фреза |
Frequently asked questions
What does End Mill mean in engineering?
An end mill is a type of milling cutter that has cutting teeth on both the periphery and the end face. It is used for profiling, slotting, and contouring operations in CNC milling. In Manufacturing Engineering, the term carries a usage-frequency rating of 10/10 in the Engineering English library.
How do you pronounce End Mill?
End Mill is pronounced /ɛnd mɪl/ (IPA). The Engineering English app plays audio for the term and checks your pronunciation with speech recognition.
How is End Mill used in a sentence?
Example from an engineering context: “The machinist selected a carbide end mill to machine the deep pocket in the aluminum block.”
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