1/2" Diameter Alloy Steel Stub (1.5XD-2XD): 1" LOC and Below. Here are the recommended End Mills as well as Speeds and Feeds for the Optimized Tool Path (like a VoluMill, DynamicMill or iMachining) in Alloy Steels like 4140, 4340 or 8620:
1/2" Diameter x 5/8" Length of Cut x 5 Flute Alcrona Pro Coated Variable Pitch End Mill
1/2" Diameter x 1" Length of Cut x 5 Flute Alcrona Pro Coated Variable Pitch End Mill
1/2" Diameter x 1-1/4" Length of Cut x 5 Flute Alcrona Pro Coated Variable Pitch End Mill
Axial DOC | 1-1/4" and Below |
Radial DOC | .055" |
SFM | 500 |
RPM | 3,820 |
CLPT | .006" |
IPM | 114.6 |
Metal Removal Rate | 6.30 |
*Do not use these Speeds/Feeds if you are not running an Optimized Tool Path
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