1/2" Diameter Tool 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 Tool Steels like A2, H13, P20 & S7 (36 HRc and Below):
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 |
.035" |
| SFM |
350 |
| RPM |
2,674 |
| CLPT |
.004" |
| IPM |
53.48 |
| Metal Removal Rate |
3.04 |
*Do not use these Speeds/Feeds if you are not running an Optimized Tool Path
