{"id":379,"date":"2022-09-14T14:55:18","date_gmt":"2022-09-14T14:55:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cncrouterinfo.com\/?p=379"},"modified":"2022-11-11T08:48:03","modified_gmt":"2022-11-11T08:48:03","slug":"top-5-end-mill-printnc-and-diy-cnc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cncrouterinfo.com\/article\/top-5-end-mill-printnc-and-diy-cnc\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 end mill for your PrintNC and DIY CNC"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>I have compiled a top 5 list of end mills for the <a href=\"https:\/\/cncrouterinfo.com\/article\/impressive-printnc-diy-opensource-cnc\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-schema-attribute=\"mentions\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PrintNC <\/a>and other cnc routers based on various reviews and experiences across forums such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnczone.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"mentions\">cnczone.com<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/discord.gg\/RxzPna6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"mentions\">PrintNC discord<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/cncrouterinfo.com\/article\/top-5-end-mill-printnc-and-diy-cnc\/#5_Solid_carbide_end_mill_2_flute_%E2%80%93_Compression\" title=\"#5 Solid carbide end mill 2 flute &#8211; Compression\">#5 Solid carbide end mill 2 flute &#8211; Compression<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/cncrouterinfo.com\/article\/top-5-end-mill-printnc-and-diy-cnc\/#What_is_a_compression_end_mill\" title=\"What is a compression end mill?\">What is a compression end mill?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/cncrouterinfo.com\/article\/top-5-end-mill-printnc-and-diy-cnc\/#Which_materials_can_I_cut_with_a_compression_end_mill\" title=\"Which materials can I cut with a compression end mill?\">Which materials can I cut with a compression end mill?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/cncrouterinfo.com\/article\/top-5-end-mill-printnc-and-diy-cnc\/#4_Solid_carbide_end_mill_single_flute_%E2%80%93_Up_cut_general_purpose\" title=\"#4 Solid carbide end mill single flute &#8211; Up cut (general purpose)\">#4 Solid carbide end mill single flute &#8211; Up cut (general purpose)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/cncrouterinfo.com\/article\/top-5-end-mill-printnc-and-diy-cnc\/#What_is_a_Up-cut_endmill\" title=\"What is a Up-cut endmill?\">What is a Up-cut endmill?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/cncrouterinfo.com\/article\/top-5-end-mill-printnc-and-diy-cnc\/#Which_materials_can_I_cut_with_a_up_cut_end_mill\" title=\"Which materials can I cut with a up cut end mill?\">Which materials can I cut with a up cut end mill?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/cncrouterinfo.com\/article\/top-5-end-mill-printnc-and-diy-cnc\/#3_Solid_carbide_end_mill_2_flute_%E2%80%93_down_cut\" title=\"#3 Solid carbide end mill 2 flute &#8211; down cut\">#3 Solid carbide end mill 2 flute &#8211; down cut<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/cncrouterinfo.com\/article\/top-5-end-mill-printnc-and-diy-cnc\/#What_is_a_Downcut_end_mill\" title=\"What is a Downcut end mill?\">What is a Downcut end mill?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/cncrouterinfo.com\/article\/top-5-end-mill-printnc-and-diy-cnc\/#Which_materials_can_I_cut_with_a_down_cut_end_mill\" title=\"Which materials can I cut with a down cut end mill?\">Which materials can I cut with a down cut end mill?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/cncrouterinfo.com\/article\/top-5-end-mill-printnc-and-diy-cnc\/#2_Solid_carbide_end_mill_2_flute_%E2%80%93_ball_nose\" title=\"#2 Solid carbide end mill 2 flute &#8211; ball nose \">#2 Solid carbide end mill 2 flute &#8211; ball nose <\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/cncrouterinfo.com\/article\/top-5-end-mill-printnc-and-diy-cnc\/#What_is_a_ball_nose_end_mill\" title=\"What is a ball nose end mill?\">What is a ball nose end mill?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/cncrouterinfo.com\/article\/top-5-end-mill-printnc-and-diy-cnc\/#Which_materials_can_I_cut_with_a_ball_nose_end_mill\" title=\"Which materials can I cut with a ball nose end mill?\">Which materials can I cut with a ball nose end mill?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/cncrouterinfo.com\/article\/top-5-end-mill-printnc-and-diy-cnc\/#1_BAP300R\" title=\"#1 BAP300R \">#1 BAP300R <\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/cncrouterinfo.com\/article\/top-5-end-mill-printnc-and-diy-cnc\/#What_is_a_BAP300R\" title=\"What is a BAP300R?\">What is a BAP300R?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/cncrouterinfo.com\/article\/top-5-end-mill-printnc-and-diy-cnc\/#Which_materials_can_I_cut_with_the_BAP300R\" title=\"Which materials can I cut with the BAP300R?\">Which materials can I cut with the BAP300R?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/cncrouterinfo.com\/article\/top-5-end-mill-printnc-and-diy-cnc\/#Which_end_mills_should_I_guy_as_a_beginner\" title=\"Which end mills should I guy as a beginner?\">Which end mills should I guy as a beginner?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Solid_carbide_end_mill_2_flute_%E2%80%93_Compression\"><\/span>#5 Solid carbide end mill 2 flute &#8211; Compression<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"557\" height=\"94\" src=\"https:\/\/cncrouterinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/end-mill-Milling-Cutter-Woodwork-Up-Down-Cut-2-Flutes-Spiral-Carbide-Milling-Tool-Cnc-.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-382\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cncrouterinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/end-mill-Milling-Cutter-Woodwork-Up-Down-Cut-2-Flutes-Spiral-Carbide-Milling-Tool-Cnc-.png 557w, https:\/\/cncrouterinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/end-mill-Milling-Cutter-Woodwork-Up-Down-Cut-2-Flutes-Spiral-Carbide-Milling-Tool-Cnc--300x51.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 557px) 100vw, 557px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s.click.aliexpress.com\/e\/_DEJsSPN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">Dreanique carbide compression end mill 2F 5$ &#8211; Aliexpress<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_compression_end_mill\"><\/span>What is a compression end mill?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A compression end mill&nbsp;<strong>has a up-cut flute geometry from the tip to usually about 1\/3 of the cutter length at which point it converts into a down-cut flute<\/strong>. The advantage is that the end mill, when used properly, will give you a nice clean top and bottom finish on your work piece. Producing a chip-free surface that is perfect for cabinet and furniture parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_materials_can_I_cut_with_a_compression_end_mill\"><\/span>Which materials can I cut with a compression end mill?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Compression cut spiral end mill bits are excellent for melamine, plywood, laminated wood,  MDF and solid wood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Solid_carbide_end_mill_single_flute_%E2%80%93_Up_cut_general_purpose\"><\/span>#4 Solid carbide end mill single flute &#8211; Up cut (general purpose)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"503\" height=\"74\" src=\"https:\/\/cncrouterinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/end-mill-up-cut-Aaaaa-Single-Flute-Spiral-End-Mill-3.175-Shank-Spiral-Aluminum-Mill-Cnc-3d-E.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-385\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cncrouterinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/end-mill-up-cut-Aaaaa-Single-Flute-Spiral-End-Mill-3.175-Shank-Spiral-Aluminum-Mill-Cnc-3d-E.png 503w, https:\/\/cncrouterinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/end-mill-up-cut-Aaaaa-Single-Flute-Spiral-End-Mill-3.175-Shank-Spiral-Aluminum-Mill-Cnc-3d-E-300x44.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 503px) 100vw, 503px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s.click.aliexpress.com\/e\/_DD39Ipv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">Dreanique carbide up-cut \/ general purpose single flute end mill 2$ &#8211; Aliexpress<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_Up-cut_endmill\"><\/span>What is a Up-cut endmill?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Up cut end mills are&nbsp;<strong>great for all standard milling and material removal<\/strong>. These end mills for wood pull the wood chips up and away from the tool path which helps prevent tool breakage and extends the life of the bit. When you are looking for a general purpose end mill you will find an up cut end mill. This can be used for not only finish cutting but also as a roughing end mill. Also available in multiple flute counts such as a 4 flute end mill and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_materials_can_I_cut_with_a_up_cut_end_mill\"><\/span>Which materials can I cut with a up cut end mill?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Up cut 2 flute end mills are the most common end mills you will find. This general purpose geometry is especially suited for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Soft Metals (Aluminium, Copper &amp; Brass)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plastics (ABS, acrylic, HDPE etc)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aluminium Composite Materials<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wood (although usually a down or compression cutter is more suitable)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Solid_carbide_end_mill_2_flute_%E2%80%93_down_cut\"><\/span>#3 Solid carbide end mill 2 flute &#8211; down cut<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s.click.aliexpress.com\/e\/_DkbaRHl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cncrouterinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Dreanique-1pc-Solid-Carbide-Milling-Cutter-end-mill-3.175-4-6-8mm-2-Flute-Spiral-Router-B.png\" alt=\"This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is Dreanique-1pc-Solid-Carbide-Milling-Cutter-end-mill-3.175-4-6-8mm-2-Flute-Spiral-Router-B.png\" title=\"\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s.click.aliexpress.com\/e\/_DnDQ0BV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">Dreanique carbide down cut end mill 2F 3$ &#8211; Aliexpress<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_Downcut_end_mill\"><\/span>What is a Downcut end mill?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Downcut end mills are&nbsp;<strong>made from solid carbide with a right hand cut, left hand spiral<\/strong>. This causes the end mill to pull the material down while cutting, preventing lifting. Downcut end mills will reduce fraying, splintering and chipping the top of your workpiece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_materials_can_I_cut_with_a_down_cut_end_mill\"><\/span>Which materials can I cut with a down cut end mill?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Down cut end mill bits are especially useful when routing material such as melamine and plywood. As it leaves a perfectly clean edges on the top face of the work piece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Solid_carbide_end_mill_2_flute_%E2%80%93_ball_nose\"><\/span>#2 Solid carbide end mill 2 flute &#8211; ball nose <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s.click.aliexpress.com\/e\/_DlpMnkb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"546\" height=\"99\" src=\"https:\/\/cncrouterinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/end-mill-Dreanique-1pc-Carbide-Ball-Nose-End-Milling-Cutter-2-Flutes-R0.5-r4.0-End-Mill-R.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-386\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cncrouterinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/end-mill-Dreanique-1pc-Carbide-Ball-Nose-End-Milling-Cutter-2-Flutes-R0.5-r4.0-End-Mill-R.png 546w, https:\/\/cncrouterinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/end-mill-Dreanique-1pc-Carbide-Ball-Nose-End-Milling-Cutter-2-Flutes-R0.5-r4.0-End-Mill-R-300x54.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 546px) 100vw, 546px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s.click.aliexpress.com\/e\/_DD3CeyX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">Dreanique carbide ball nose end mill 2F 4$ &#8211; Aliexpress<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_ball_nose_end_mill\"><\/span>What is a ball nose end mill?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ball nose end mills also known as corner radius end mills, are used for milling contoured surfaces, slotting and pocketing. A ball end mill is constructed of a round cutting edge and used in the machining of dies and molds and other 3D structures. These are also available in taper end mill and micro end mill formats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_materials_can_I_cut_with_a_ball_nose_end_mill\"><\/span>Which materials can I cut with a ball nose end mill?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ball nose end mills can be used on materials such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Soft Metals (Aluminium, Copper &amp; Brass)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plastics (ABS, acrylic, HDPE etc)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aluminium Composite Materials<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wood <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It is primarily used for cnc&#8217;ing of smooth 3D structures and shapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_BAP300R\"><\/span>#1 BAP300R <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s.click.aliexpress.com\/e\/_DBmZqtt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"401\" height=\"104\" src=\"https:\/\/cncrouterinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/end-mill-BAP300R-Bap-300r-Tool-Holder-Right-Angle-Milling-Cutter-Cnc-Boring-Bar-Carbide-Milling-C-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-388\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cncrouterinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/end-mill-BAP300R-Bap-300r-Tool-Holder-Right-Angle-Milling-Cutter-Cnc-Boring-Bar-Carbide-Milling-C-1.png 401w, https:\/\/cncrouterinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/end-mill-BAP300R-Bap-300r-Tool-Holder-Right-Angle-Milling-Cutter-Cnc-Boring-Bar-Carbide-Milling-C-1-300x78.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 401px) 100vw, 401px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s.click.aliexpress.com\/e\/_DmhtdMj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">BAP 300R surfacing \/ roughing square end mill 6$ &#8211; Aliexpress<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_BAP300R\"><\/span>What is a BAP300R?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The BAP300R is an index style facing \/ roughing cutter. It utilizes replaceable (commercial) inserts to cut materials. These inserts can come in various kind of materials and finishes. The most popular being the <a href=\"https:\/\/s.click.aliexpress.com\/e\/_DC243g7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">PCD (Polycrystalline Diamond) APKT1135 insert<\/a> which allows mirror style finishes even with hobby machines such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/cncrouterinfo.com\/article\/impressive-printnc-diy-opensource-cnc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"mentions\">PrintNC<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_materials_can_I_cut_with_the_BAP300R\"><\/span>Which materials can I cut with the BAP300R?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The BAP300R is an index style milling cutter. Therefor with the correct insert you can cnc mill any material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/s.click.aliexpress.com\/e\/_DC243g7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">PCD (Polycrystalline Diamond) APKT1135 insert<\/a> in particular is aimed at aluminium milling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"286\" height=\"155\" src=\"https:\/\/cncrouterinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-09-14-16_31_04-Apkt1604-diamond-milling-cutter-insert-APMT-APKT-1135-PCD-Aluminum-alloy-end-mil.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-389\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s.click.aliexpress.com\/e\/_DDGybif\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">PCD (Polycrystalline Diamond) APKT1135 insert &#8211; Aliexpress 7$<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_end_mills_should_I_guy_as_a_beginner\"><\/span>Which end mills should I guy as a beginner?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you just bought a <a href=\"https:\/\/cncrouterinfo.com\/reviews\/confident-stepcraft-cnc-d840-d-series\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"mentions\">Stepcraft D840<\/a> or build your <a href=\"https:\/\/cncrouterinfo.com\/article\/impressive-printnc-diy-opensource-cnc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"mentions\">PrintNC <\/a>\/ <a href=\"https:\/\/cncrouterinfo.com\/article\/indymill-diy-open-source-cnc-machine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"mentions\">IndyMill<\/a> , my recommendations is to get the following end mills to get you started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure you get a sufficient amount as it is easy to break a few when you are just starting out&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Type of end mill<\/td><td>Description<\/td><td>Quantity<\/td><td>Link<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2 flute solid carbide up &amp; down cut end mill <br>\/ compression end mill (woodworking)<\/td><td>Sizes 4mm. 6mm, 8mm<\/td><td>1-3 of each<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/s.click.aliexpress.com\/e\/_DBYQPCx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">5$ &#8211; Aliexpress<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2 flute solid carbide down cut end mill (woodworking)<\/td><td>Sizes 4mm, 6mm, 8mm<\/td><td>1-3 of each<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/s.click.aliexpress.com\/e\/_DeYiNo3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">3$ &#8211; Aliexpress<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1 flute solid carbide end mill &#8211; general purpose <br>(aluminium \/ plastics)<\/td><td>Sizes 4mm, 6mm, 8mm<\/td><td>5-10 of each<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/s.click.aliexpress.com\/e\/_DD4xsuP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">2$ &#8211; Aliexpress<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2 flute chamfer end mill 90 degree &#8211; general purpose<\/td><td>Size 4mm<\/td><td>1-2 pcs<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/s.click.aliexpress.com\/e\/_DlvkEfz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">4$ &#8211; Aliexpress<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2 flute ball nose \/ ball end end mill &#8211; general purpose<\/td><td>Size R0.5 , R2.0<\/td><td>1-3 of each<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/s.click.aliexpress.com\/e\/_DEGS4sB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">3$ &#8211; Aliexpress<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Table of recommendations for end mills for a starter cnc enthousiast<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I have compiled a top 5 list of end mills for the PrintNC and other cnc routers based on various reviews and experiences across forums such as cnczone.com and the PrintNC discord #5 Solid carbide end mill 2 flute &#8211; Compression What is a compression end mill? A compression end mill&nbsp;has a up-cut flute geometry from the tip to usually about 1\/3 of the cutter length at which point it converts into a down-cut flute. The advantage is that the end mill, when used properly, will give you a nice clean top and bottom finish on your work piece. 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