Manual
5
FEEDS AND SPEEDS
Speed (RPM)
MATERIAL
Feed rate (mm/min)
A LU MI NI UM - 6 0
B R A S S - 4 5
MILD STEEL - 24
HI TENSILE STEEL - 9
CUTTING SPEEDS Suggested speed rates for varying cutter sizes/materials
Speed (RPM)
Cutter Diameter (inches)
MATERIAL
Feed rate (inches/min)
ALUMINIUM -
2
3
/
8
“
BRASS -
1
3
/
4
“
MILD STEEL -
1”
HI TENSILE STEEL -
3
/
8
“
TOOL FEED RATE
(Imperial)
TOOL FEED RATE
(Metric)
PLEASE NOTE: These figures are quoted as a starting point. Actual performance will be dictated by material
type, thickness and hardness, application and cutter condition.
Cutter Diameter (mm)
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