1/2" Diameter Low Carbon Steel Regular (3XD-5XD): 1-5/8" 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 Low Carbon Steels like 1018, 12L14 or A36:
1/2" Diameter x 1-1/2" Length of Cut x 5 Flute Alcrona Pro Coated Variable Pitch End Mill
1/2" Diameter x 1-5/8" Length of Cut x 5 Flute Alcrona Pro Coated Variable Pitch End Mill
Axial DOC | 1-5/8" and Below |
Radial DOC | .045" |
SFM | 600 |
RPM | 4,584 |
CLPT | .004" |
IPM | 91.68 |
Metal Removal Rate | 6.70 |
*Do not use these Speeds/Feeds if you are not running an Optimized Tool Path
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