Real talk about using a schruppfräser in your shop
If you've ever sat there watching a standard end mill struggle through a thick block of steel, you know exactly why the schruppfräser exists. It's the heavy lifter of the machining world, designed specifically to hog out as much material as possible in the shortest amount of time. While many folks just call them roughing end mills, the term "schruppfräser" carries a bit of that sturdy, German-engineered reputation for being able to handle the absolute worst jobs without breaking a sweat. ...