fast stock removal on steel
I'm machining a six-throw crankshaft from a 2-1/2" rod (4140 or 1144). My plan is to first turn the mains, and then mill away excess material from the throws before turning the rod journals (I may even rough mill the rod journals on a rotary table) Milling steel has always been a slow process for me, and I would rather not spend hours (or days) doing this. It would either be done on a Bridgeport Series I CNC or a Cinncinatti manual mill. I'm thinking about buying an indexable mill, possibly a 1-1/4", and I'm wondering if this is the right way to go. What's the best tool for fast stock removal? What if I qualify that by limiting the tool cost to around $100?