CNC End Mill Comparison Guide | MatterHackers
A "compression end mill" is a combination of both up and down cut. These tend to be pricier than the rest due to the machining method needed to make them. With an up-cut helix at the base and a down-cut helix at the top, the two helix meet in the middle preventing tear out on either side.
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