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This section provides an overview for face milling cutters as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 12 face milling cutter manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked face milling cutter companies as of December, 2024: 1.Shin-Yain Industrial Co., Ltd., 2.WIDIA.
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A Face Milling Cutter is a specialized cutting tool designed for use with milling machines and machining tools. Its primary purpose is to mill flat surfaces on various materials, including metals and plastics. This tool is particularly effective in enhancing the surface finish and dimensional accuracy of the workpiece.
The cutter is equipped with rotating blades that allow it to efficiently flatten large surfaces. The performance of the Face Milling Cutter varies depending on the shapes of its tips and blades, enabling it to undertake a wide range of milling tasks.
For optimal use of a Face Milling Cutter, precise adjustment of cutting settings and careful management of working conditions are essential. Key considerations include selecting the appropriate cutter for the task, setting the correct feed rates and speeds, and applying coolant to facilitate smooth cutting. Moreover, operators must wear proper safety equipment and protective gear during milling operations to ensure their safety.
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WIDIA is based in Essen, Germany, and is a manufacturer of industrial metal cutting tools that was established in 1926 before its acquisition by Kennametal Inc. in 2002. The company’s product lineup includes indexable milling tools such as high-feed and shoulder mills, and solid end milling tools such as solid carbide end mills. It also offers turning machines, tapping machines, and hole making tools such as reamers and drills. The company’s products are commonly used in the energy, automotive, and aerospace industries.
Kennametal, Inc. is an American manufacturer and distributor of engineering tools and materials that was established in 1938 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The company primarily produces mining and metalworking tools such as solid carbide cutters and indexable inserts. They also offer components as well as materials, including metal powders, drill bits, tungsten-based alloys, and carbide rods and blanks. These are commonly used in construction, transportation, and energy production, as well as in surface and underground mining operations. Kennametal, Inc. operates internationally with several subsidiaries of its own, including Sintec Keramik GmbH, Stellite Holdings Ltd, and Conforma Clad Inc.
Shin-Yain Industrial Co., Ltd. was established in 1979 and is based in Taichung, Taiwan, is a manufacturer of precise tool holders and associated accessories for various industries. The company has ISO9001 and ISO14001 certifications and provides workpiece clamping systems, measuring tools for machining centers, angle & boring heads, face milling & end mill cutters, and, brush series along with cutting tools, chip removers, runout adjustable holders, and, shrink fit chucks & machines for construction, automotive, metal working, mining, and machinery manufacturing sectors.
SECO, founded in Fagersta, Sweden is a supplier of metal cutting solutions for milling, stationary tools, holemaking and tooling systems. The company's product portfolio includes cutting tools, including drills, end mills, reamers, and inserts, CNC machining centers, Laser Cutting Systems, Waterjet Cutting Machines and Abrasive Cutting Tools. The company serves industries such as Oil and Gas, Aerospace and Defense, Automotive and Transportation, Construction, and Power Generation. The company provides services such as Product Selection Guidance, Engineering Support, and Custom Manufacturing.
Zhengzhou Sino-Crystal Diamond Co. Ltd., established in 2004 and based in Zhengzhou, China, is a manufacturer of synthetic diamonds and related products. The company has CNAS-authorized labs and has set up a tech center that partners with nine R&D institutes and colleges in China to conduct research around synthetic diamonds. In 2008, it changed into an incorporated company, and in 2010, it was first listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. It has ten subsidiaries and is ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 certified.
Tungaloy Corporation, established in 1934 and headquartered in Fukushima, Japan, is a manufacturer of metal cutting tools and industrial products. The company's product line includes turning, milling, and drilling tools with various dimensions. It also provides various resources such as machining calculator tools, tool navigators, and insert selection guides. Its products are designed to maximize the amount of metal being removed from parts. The company holds several certifications, including ISO 9001 and OHSAS 18001. It serves various industries, including automobile, construction, aerospace, and medical.
Sandvik Coromant is based in Sandviken, Sweden, and is a manufacturer of metal-cutting tools and services that was founded in 1942 as a subsidiary of Sandvik Group. The company produces tools and inserts used for fabrication operations such as milling, turning, and drilling. These include ball and roller screws, linear actuators, and digital tooling systems or software. The company is ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certified. It primarily serves clients in the aerospace, medical device production, and energy sectors.
Accusize Industrial Tools was born in Toronto, Canada in 2008. Accusize is a distributor of measuring tools, cutting tools, and machine tools for metalworking companies. A portion of offerings that Accusize offers includes collet blocks, expanding arbors, air tools, power tools, die maker tools, annular cutters, bore gages, boring bars, boring heads, BT40 tooling, CAT40 tooling, calibration, layout, & machine setting tools, calipers & attachments, carbide inserts, end mills, force gauges, and metrology and material testing equipment.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shin-Yain Industrial Co., Ltd. |
50.0%
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| 2 | WIDIA |
50.0%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the face milling cutter page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
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United States of America
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2 | 33.3% |
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Taiwan
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1 | 16.7% |
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Sweden
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1 | 16.7% |
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China
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1 | 16.7% |
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Canada
|
1 | 16.7% |
