Inconel 718 is a nickel-base alloy that is difficult to machine, a hig
h cutting force being generated in the machining of this advanced mate
rial. This paper presents a study of the influence of the machining co
nditions on the average cutting forces for half-immersion end milling
in the up-and down-milling modes. The cutting tests were carried out u
nder dry conditions using carbide inserts. (C) 1998 Elsevier Science S
.A. All rights reserved.