[ryansuperbee]

Hi everybody. I was wondering if there is such thing as a quick reference chart for determining the correct rpm and feedrates for a given diameter of tool. Or a book would be fine too. I was hoping for something along the lines of one page dedicated to steel, and a list of common tool diameters and flutes and next to that would be various depths for that tool and correct feed and rpm. For example:
ALUMINUM
3/8 inch, 2 flute, cutting depth -0.0625, RPM 3000, max feed rate 20 ipm

A chart such as this would be very helpful.

[minimum]

I found one chart for HSS end/slot mills once but cant remember from where.

[bglad]

Thanks for the chart

[ryansuperbee]

Thank you for this chart!!! It's what I was looking for. Question though, what is the safe depth for these speeds and feeds?

[bglad]

See the top of the chart, it says the depth is equal to the diameter of the cutter, this a standard statement I've seen on many charts. Remember this is only a suggested starting point, you may need to adjust.

[ryansuperbee]

Thank you for pointing that out, I missed that.

[oakleigh]

Thats a really nice chart................. any chance anyone has a chart like that for wood or foam????

[mrainey]

Charts for many materials here, for end milling.

http://www.niagaracutter.com/techinf...mat/index.html