Trying to calculate what IPM I should be cutting aluminum at and need to better understand what chip load is. It this a factor based on the end mill used or is it something I determine based on how bit "I" want the chips. If its up to me, what does the chip load need to be for aluminum? I assume this has to be much smaller for steel?
Cutting speed and depth. How do I know how deep I can cut on each pass. If I calculate that I need to cut aluminum at say 40IPM with an 1/8th inch bit, I know that I cannot take 1/2 inch of depth at a time. Is there a calculation for this?
Thanks again!