
Difference between up-milling and down-milling
V f f
w w
V Feed rate tool f V Feed rate work piece w n Rotation
Up-milling Down-milling
Up-milling: the feed direction of the work piece is opposite to that Down-milling: the feed direction of the work piece is the same as that of the of the milling rotation at the connecting position. milling rotation at the connecting position.
Advantages and disadvantages
| Direction | Advantages | Disadvantages |
| Up-milling | – Prevents hooking of tool – More smooth cut | – Bigger stress on cutting edge – Shorter tool life |
| Down-milling | – Higher tool life – Less thermal stress | – Hooking of tool possible |