Speeds and Feeds Information
Note: All Recommedations are considered as starting parameters only
|
Material
|
SFM
(start range) |
Feed (Inch per Tooth)
Cutting Diameter |
|
1/4
|
1/2
|
3/4
|
1
|
| Aluminum/ Aluminum Alloys |
1000 (800-1300)
|
.002
|
.004
|
.006
|
.008
|
| Cast Irons -Soft |
325 (250-500)
|
.0015
|
.004
|
.006
|
.008
|
| Cast Irons -Medium |
200 (100-350)
|
.001
|
.003
|
.005
|
.008
|
| Cast Irons -Malleable |
200 (150-300)
|
.001
|
.002
|
.004
|
.006
|
| Brass |
350 (300-450)
|
.002
|
.003
|
.004
|
.005
|
| Bronze |
300 (250-350)
|
.002
|
.003
|
.004
|
.005
|
| Coppers/Copper Alloys |
500 (400-900)
|
.002
|
.003
|
.005
|
.007
|
| Magnesium |
1200 (1000 min)
|
.002
|
.004
|
.006
|
.008
|
| Nickel Alloys |
150 (100-300)
|
.001
|
.002
|
.003
|
.004
|
| Plastic |
800 (600-1200)
|
.003
|
.006
|
.100
|
.015
|
| Plastic -Glass Filled |
500 (300-800)
|
.002
|
.004
|
.008
|
.012
|
| Stainless Steels -Free Machining |
350 (300-400)
|
.001
|
.002
|
.004
|
.006
|
| Stainless Steels - Work Hardening |
200 (150-300)
|
.0005
|
.001
|
.003
|
.005
|
| Steels -Low Carbon |
400 (300-600)
|
.001
|
.003
|
.005
|
.006
|
| Steels -Medium Carbon |
300 (200-500)
|
.001
|
.003
|
.005
|
.006
|
| Steels -High Tensile (35-40 Rc) |
210 (175-300)
|
.0005
|
.001
|
.002
|
.003
|
| Steels -High Tensile (40-45 Rc) |
200 (150-250)
|
.0005
|
.001
|
.002
|
.003
|
| Steels -High Tensile (45+ Rc) |
110 (75-150)
|
.0005
|
.001
|
.002
|
.003
|
| Tool Steels |
200 (150-300)
|
.001
|
.002
|
.003
|
.004
|
| Titanium -Soft |
130 (75-250)
|
.001
|
.002
|
.004
|
.006
|
| Titanium -Hard |
100 (60-150)
|
.0005
|
.001
|
.002
|
.004
|
