[Jesse Dredge]

Thanks folks for your help, I'll let you know how this all works out. Again, thanks - Jesse

[hausler]

could anyone tell me if there is a place to find a chart that will give me travel speeds and spindle speeds for various types of materials. I realize it maybe different for every machine and will also depend on the cutting bit that is used, but I need a starting piont. Just getting started in this and need info.Thanks

[Shotout]

Just a starting point. Rigidity of machine tool, work holding etc affect these numbers. Use the lower end of the range provided as a starting point.
These are for HSS and M42 (Cobalt) tools. Chart HSS & Cobalt
For Carbide try these Chart Carbide

RPM=SFM x 3.82 / cutter diameter
Feed in IPM= RPM x chip load x number of flutes

could anyone tell me if there is a place to find a chart that will give me travel speeds and spindle speeds for various types of materials. I realize it maybe different for every machine and will also depend on the cutting bit that is used, but I need a starting piont. Just getting started in this and need info.Thanks

[scobob]

Has anyone tried bench dogs like these from Lee Valley tools? LINK