Speeds and Feeds Information

Note: All Recommedations are considered as starting parameters only

4 Flute Rougher Finisher Endmills
Material	SFM Start (range)	Feed (Inch per Minute) Cutting Diameter
		1/4	1/2	3/4	1
Brass	300 (250-400)	.001	.003	.004	.005
Bronze	400 (350-450)	.002	.003	.005	.006
Cast Irons -Malleable	125 (100-250)	.0008	.002	.002	.003
Cast Irons -Medium	200 (150-350)	.001	.002	.003	.004
Cast Irons -Soft	400 (300-550)	.002	.003	.005	.006
Coppers/Copper Alloys	400 (300-700)	.002	.003	.005	.006
Mold Steels	300	.001	.003	.004	.005
Nickel Alloys	200 (100-300)	.001	.002	.003	.004
Stainless Steels - Work Hardening	200 (150-300)	.001	.002	.003	.004
Stainless Steels -Free Machining	300 (250-350)	.001	.003	.004	.005
Steels -High Tensile (35-40 Rc)	200 (175-300)	.001	.002	.003	.004
Steels -High Tensile (40-45 Rc)	125 (100-200)	.0008	.002	.002	.003
Steels -High Tensile (45+ Rc)	100 (75-150)	.001	.002	.003	.004
Steels -Low Carbon	500 (400-700)	.0003	.0007	.001	.001
Steels -Medium Carbon	400 (300-600)	.002	.003	.005	.006
Titanium -Hard	100 (60-150)	.0003	.0007	.001	.001
Titanium -Soft	200 (150-250)	.001	.002	.003	.004
Tool Steels	125 (100-250)	.0008	.002	.002	.003