Ball Mill Finish Calculator
The Ball Mill Finish Calculator can be used when an end mill with a full radius (a ball mill) is used on a contoured surface.
The tool radius on each side of the cut will leave stock referred to as a scallop. The finish of the part will be determined by the height of the scallop,
amd the scallop will be determined by the stepover distance between cuts.
The scallop height and stepover distnace are proportional to each other.
If the contour is on an angle, it must be taken into account.
Enter Information
Enter the tool diameter and surface angle
To calculate the stepover distance, enter the scallop height and click Calc Stepover
To calculate the scallop height, enter the stepover distance and click Calc Scallop