摘要 |
A tool for machining a stacked material workpiece includes a tool body (23) comprising one or more helical flutes (25) extending to a forward end (27) of the tool body. Each helical flute has a width defined by a first cutting edge (29) and a second edge (31), a surface (33) of the flute adjacent the first cutting edge facing the forward end of the tool body and a surface (35) of the flute adjacent the second edge facing away from the forward end of the tool body. Each helical flute can include a first portion (37) having a first negative pitch angle and a second portion (39) having a second negative pitch angle different from the first negative pitch angle, the first portion extending from the forward end of the tool body to the second portion. The tool has only negative pitch angles. A method for machining a stacked material is also disclosed. |