5/8" Diameter 300 Series Stainless Long (6XD-8XD): 2-1/2" 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 303, 304 & 316 Stainless Steel (we based it off 316 so you can increase your SFM to 400 for 303):
5/8" Diameter x 2" Length of Cut x 5 Flute Alcrona Pro Coated Variable Pitch End Mill for Stainless
5/8" Diameter x 1-5/8" Length of Cut x 5 Flute Alcrona Pro Coated Variable Pitch End Mill for Stainless
| Axial DOC |
2-1/2" and Below |
| Radial DOC |
.035" |
| SFM |
350 |
| RPM |
2,140 |
| CLPT |
.0035" |
| IPM |
37.45 |
| Metal Removal Rate |
3.27 |
*Do not use these Speeds/Feeds if you are not running an Optimized Tool Path
