Originally Posted by
KH0UJ
I usually mill aluminum or rather route because im not really using an end mill hehe, I used a 2 flute carbide bit for wood, the usual feed rate I prefer is 1400mm/min 0.3-0.4mm depth with a plunge rate of 80mm/min @ 24000 RPM, I can machine all day without worrying of my bit getting dull, you can draw your dimensions of your work piece and post it here, then I will custom CAM it for you and post the code here for you to download and try to your machine.
On a 1/8 dia carbide bit the usual flute is only single, though there are also 2 flute carbide but scarce, just use the single flute instead, here in our place the double flute straight carbide bits starts @ 1/4 above, the one on the picture is 5/16 in size but a 1/4 shank.