What is the primary use of a face mill?

The primary use of a face mill is to mill flat surfaces. A face mill is designed to remove material from the top face of a workpiece, producing a flat and smooth surface. It typically uses multiple cutting inserts that are mounted on a rotating disk, allowing for improved efficiency and uniformity when machining large flat areas. This milling tool is ideal for tasks such as leveling surfaces, creating smooth finishes, and preparing a base for further machining operations.

While drilling holes, shaping edges, or cutting curves are essential machining processes, they are not the primary functions of a face mill, which is specifically engineered for flat surface milling.