(1) Part shape (considering machining profile)
The machining profile can generally be flat, deep, cavity and thread, etc. Different cutters are used for different machining profiles. For example, a fillet milling cutter can mill convex surfaces, but not concave surfaces.
(2)Material
Consider its machinability, chip formation, hardness and alloying elements. Tool manufacturers generally divide materials into steel, stainless steel, cast iron, non-ferrous metals, superalloys, titanium alloys and hard materials.
(3) Processing conditions
The processing conditions include the stability of the workpiece system of the machine tool fixture and the clamping of the tool holder.
(4) Machine tool-fixture-workpiece system stability
This requires knowledge of the available power of the machine, the type and size of the spindle, the age of the machine, etc., combined with the long overhang of the tool holder and its axial/radial runout.
(5) Processing categories and subcategories
This includes shoulder milling, face milling, copy milling and other applications that need to be selected according to the characteristics of the tool.
