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  1. 12-04-2009, 03:21 AM #1
    Hiredgun
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    Wink recommended speed and feed for stainless

    im using .125 4 flute carbide niagra coated endmill with .5 cut depth.
    i need to machine 304 stainless slotting a profile what speed feed and depth would be a good place to start?
    also flood coolant. trim E206 i believe
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  2. 12-04-2009, 09:15 PM #2
    MichaelHenry
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    For HSS try 1100 rpm and 1.3 ipm; for carbide try 3500 rpm and 4.3 ipm. That's for a 300 series SS and was recommended by Michael Rainey's ME Consultant Pro software:

    http://mrainey.freeservers.com

    Good program!

    Mike
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