1/8" Diameter Alloy Steel Regular (3XD-5XD): 1/2" 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:
1/8" Diameter x 1/2" Length of Cut x 5 Flute Alcrona Pro Coated Variable Pitch End Mill
Axial DOC | 1/2" and Below |
Radial DOC | .010" |
SFM | 500 |
RPM | 12,000 |
CLPT | .001" |
IPM | 60 |
Metal Removal Rate | 0.3 |
*Do not use these Speeds/Feeds if you are not running an Optimized Tool Path
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