Face Milling vs Peripheral Milling: What's the Difference ...
Peripheral milling is a machining process in which the milling cutter is placed parallel to the workpiece. In other words, the milling cutter is positioned so that the sides of the cutter grind away at the top of the workpiece. This is in stark contrast to face milling in which the very tip of the cutter presses against the workpiece.
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