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Brass: SFM & IPT for carbide end mills

189 published values. RPM = 3.82 × SFM ÷ D, feed IPM = RPM × flutes × IPT. Calculate for your machine →

Harvey Tool: General Machining Guidelines: Carbide End Mills

Tool: Solid carbide end mill (general guideline, any flute count). Facts copied with attribution and link; table layout not reproduced. Harvey notes values are suggested starting values.

Grade (as listed)CutDiaSFMIPT (in)ReviewSource
Yellow Brass, High Lead Brass, Red Brassgeneral1/8"800–15000.001⚠ Helical H35AL-3 lists 770 SFM for brass-type copper alloys vs Harvey 800-1500; confirm. Spot-checked 2026-10-16: Harvey 800–1500 SFM applies to yellow/leaded (free-machining) brass; naval brass and bronze run about 600–1000 SFM. ✓ Cross-checkedHarvey Tool
Yellow Brass, High Lead Brass, Red Brassgeneral3/16"800–15000.001⚠ Helical H35AL-3 lists 770 SFM for brass-type copper alloys vs Harvey 800-1500; confirm. Spot-checked 2026-10-16: Harvey 800–1500 SFM applies to yellow/leaded (free-machining) brass; naval brass and bronze run about 600–1000 SFM. ✓ Cross-checkedHarvey Tool
Yellow Brass, High Lead Brass, Red Brassgeneral1/4"800–15000.002⚠ Helical H35AL-3 lists 770 SFM for brass-type copper alloys vs Harvey 800-1500; confirm. Spot-checked 2026-10-16: Harvey 800–1500 SFM applies to yellow/leaded (free-machining) brass; naval brass and bronze run about 600–1000 SFM. ✓ Cross-checkedHarvey Tool
Yellow Brass, High Lead Brass, Red Brassgeneral3/8"800–15000.0025⚠ Helical H35AL-3 lists 770 SFM for brass-type copper alloys vs Harvey 800-1500; confirm. Spot-checked 2026-10-16: Harvey 800–1500 SFM applies to yellow/leaded (free-machining) brass; naval brass and bronze run about 600–1000 SFM. ✓ Cross-checkedHarvey Tool
Yellow Brass, High Lead Brass, Red Brassgeneral1/2"800–15000.003⚠ Helical H35AL-3 lists 770 SFM for brass-type copper alloys vs Harvey 800-1500; confirm. Spot-checked 2026-10-16: Harvey 800–1500 SFM applies to yellow/leaded (free-machining) brass; naval brass and bronze run about 600–1000 SFM. ✓ Cross-checkedHarvey Tool
Yellow Brass, High Lead Brass, Red Brassgeneral5/8"800–15000.004⚠ Helical H35AL-3 lists 770 SFM for brass-type copper alloys vs Harvey 800-1500; confirm. Spot-checked 2026-10-16: Harvey 800–1500 SFM applies to yellow/leaded (free-machining) brass; naval brass and bronze run about 600–1000 SFM. ✓ Cross-checkedHarvey Tool
Yellow Brass, High Lead Brass, Red Brassgeneral3/4"800–15000.004⚠ Helical H35AL-3 lists 770 SFM for brass-type copper alloys vs Harvey 800-1500; confirm. Spot-checked 2026-10-16: Harvey 800–1500 SFM applies to yellow/leaded (free-machining) brass; naval brass and bronze run about 600–1000 SFM. ✓ Cross-checkedHarvey Tool
Yellow Brass, High Lead Brass, Red Brassgeneral1"800–15000.005⚠ Helical H35AL-3 lists 770 SFM for brass-type copper alloys vs Harvey 800-1500; confirm. Spot-checked 2026-10-16: Harvey 800–1500 SFM applies to yellow/leaded (free-machining) brass; naval brass and bronze run about 600–1000 SFM. ✓ Cross-checkedHarvey Tool

Helical Solutions (Harvey Performance): Speeds & Feeds H35AL-3 / H35AL-RN-3 (3 flute, 35° helix)

Tool: 3-flute carbide end mill for aluminum (H35AL-3). Facts copied with attribution and link; PDF not re-hosted. IPT is for 2.5xD LOC, non-reached tools.

Grade (as listed)CutDiaSFMIPT (in)ReviewSource
Copper alloys: Cu-ETP, CuBe2, CuZn30, CuZn36Pb3, CuZn10, CuSn5slotting1/8"7700.0008Spot-checked 2026-10-16: Helical's 770 SFM could not be verified against a public page; treat as unverified. ✓ Cross-checkedHelical Solutions
Copper alloys: Cu-ETP, CuBe2, CuZn30, CuZn36Pb3, CuZn10, CuSn5roughing1/8"7700.0014Spot-checked 2026-10-16: Helical's 770 SFM could not be verified against a public page; treat as unverified. ✓ Cross-checkedHelical Solutions
Copper alloys: Cu-ETP, CuBe2, CuZn30, CuZn36Pb3, CuZn10, CuSn5finishing1/8"7700.0016Spot-checked 2026-10-16: Helical's 770 SFM could not be verified against a public page; treat as unverified. ✓ Cross-checkedHelical Solutions
Copper alloys: Cu-ETP, CuBe2, CuZn30, CuZn36Pb3, CuZn10, CuSn5slotting3/16"7700.0011Spot-checked 2026-10-16: Helical's 770 SFM could not be verified against a public page; treat as unverified. ✓ Cross-checkedHelical Solutions
Copper alloys: Cu-ETP, CuBe2, CuZn30, CuZn36Pb3, CuZn10, CuSn5roughing3/16"7700.002Spot-checked 2026-10-16: Helical's 770 SFM could not be verified against a public page; treat as unverified. ✓ Cross-checkedHelical Solutions
Copper alloys: Cu-ETP, CuBe2, CuZn30, CuZn36Pb3, CuZn10, CuSn5finishing3/16"7700.0018Spot-checked 2026-10-16: Helical's 770 SFM could not be verified against a public page; treat as unverified. ✓ Cross-checkedHelical Solutions
Copper alloys: Cu-ETP, CuBe2, CuZn30, CuZn36Pb3, CuZn10, CuSn5slotting1/4"7700.0015Spot-checked 2026-10-16: Helical's 770 SFM could not be verified against a public page; treat as unverified. ✓ Cross-checkedHelical Solutions
Copper alloys: Cu-ETP, CuBe2, CuZn30, CuZn36Pb3, CuZn10, CuSn5roughing1/4"7700.0027Spot-checked 2026-10-16: Helical's 770 SFM could not be verified against a public page; treat as unverified. ✓ Cross-checkedHelical Solutions
Copper alloys: Cu-ETP, CuBe2, CuZn30, CuZn36Pb3, CuZn10, CuSn5finishing1/4"7700.0021Spot-checked 2026-10-16: Helical's 770 SFM could not be verified against a public page; treat as unverified. ✓ Cross-checkedHelical Solutions
Copper alloys: Cu-ETP, CuBe2, CuZn30, CuZn36Pb3, CuZn10, CuSn5slotting3/8"7700.0022Spot-checked 2026-10-16: Helical's 770 SFM could not be verified against a public page; treat as unverified. ✓ Cross-checkedHelical Solutions
Copper alloys: Cu-ETP, CuBe2, CuZn30, CuZn36Pb3, CuZn10, CuSn5roughing3/8"7700.004Spot-checked 2026-10-16: Helical's 770 SFM could not be verified against a public page; treat as unverified. ✓ Cross-checkedHelical Solutions
Copper alloys: Cu-ETP, CuBe2, CuZn30, CuZn36Pb3, CuZn10, CuSn5finishing3/8"7700.0024Spot-checked 2026-10-16: Helical's 770 SFM could not be verified against a public page; treat as unverified. ✓ Cross-checkedHelical Solutions
Copper alloys: Cu-ETP, CuBe2, CuZn30, CuZn36Pb3, CuZn10, CuSn5slotting1/2"7700.0029Spot-checked 2026-10-16: Helical's 770 SFM could not be verified against a public page; treat as unverified. ✓ Cross-checkedHelical Solutions
Copper alloys: Cu-ETP, CuBe2, CuZn30, CuZn36Pb3, CuZn10, CuSn5roughing1/2"7700.0052Spot-checked 2026-10-16: Helical's 770 SFM could not be verified against a public page; treat as unverified. ✓ Cross-checkedHelical Solutions
Copper alloys: Cu-ETP, CuBe2, CuZn30, CuZn36Pb3, CuZn10, CuSn5finishing1/2"7700.0028Spot-checked 2026-10-16: Helical's 770 SFM could not be verified against a public page; treat as unverified. ✓ Cross-checkedHelical Solutions
Copper alloys: Cu-ETP, CuBe2, CuZn30, CuZn36Pb3, CuZn10, CuSn5slotting3/4"7700.0041Spot-checked 2026-10-16: Helical's 770 SFM could not be verified against a public page; treat as unverified. ✓ Cross-checkedHelical Solutions
Copper alloys: Cu-ETP, CuBe2, CuZn30, CuZn36Pb3, CuZn10, CuSn5roughing3/4"7700.0074Spot-checked 2026-10-16: Helical's 770 SFM could not be verified against a public page; treat as unverified. ✓ Cross-checkedHelical Solutions
Copper alloys: Cu-ETP, CuBe2, CuZn30, CuZn36Pb3, CuZn10, CuSn5finishing3/4"7700.0033Spot-checked 2026-10-16: Helical's 770 SFM could not be verified against a public page; treat as unverified. ✓ Cross-checkedHelical Solutions
Copper alloys: Cu-ETP, CuBe2, CuZn30, CuZn36Pb3, CuZn10, CuSn5slotting1"7700.0052Spot-checked 2026-10-16: Helical's 770 SFM could not be verified against a public page; treat as unverified. ✓ Cross-checkedHelical Solutions
Copper alloys: Cu-ETP, CuBe2, CuZn30, CuZn36Pb3, CuZn10, CuSn5roughing1"7700.0095Spot-checked 2026-10-16: Helical's 770 SFM could not be verified against a public page; treat as unverified. ✓ Cross-checkedHelical Solutions
Copper alloys: Cu-ETP, CuBe2, CuZn30, CuZn36Pb3, CuZn10, CuSn5finishing1"7700.004Spot-checked 2026-10-16: Helical's 770 SFM could not be verified against a public page; treat as unverified. ✓ Cross-checkedHelical Solutions

Helical Solutions (Harvey Performance): Speeds & Feeds H45AL-2 / H45AL-RN-2 (2 flute, 45° helix)

Tool: 2-flute carbide end mill for aluminum (H45AL-2). Facts copied with attribution and link; PDF not re-hosted. IPT is for 2.5xD LOC, non-reached tools.

Grade (as listed)CutDiaSFMIPT (in)ReviewSource
Copper alloys: Cu-ETP, CuBe2, CuZn30, CuZn36Pb3, CuZn10, CuSn5slotting1/8"7700.0007Spot-checked 2026-10-16: Helical's 770 SFM could not be verified against a public page; treat as unverified. ✓ Cross-checkedHelical Solutions
Copper alloys: Cu-ETP, CuBe2, CuZn30, CuZn36Pb3, CuZn10, CuSn5roughing1/8"7700.0015Spot-checked 2026-10-16: Helical's 770 SFM could not be verified against a public page; treat as unverified. ✓ Cross-checkedHelical Solutions
Copper alloys: Cu-ETP, CuBe2, CuZn30, CuZn36Pb3, CuZn10, CuSn5finishing1/8"7700.0019Spot-checked 2026-10-16: Helical's 770 SFM could not be verified against a public page; treat as unverified. ✓ Cross-checkedHelical Solutions
Copper alloys: Cu-ETP, CuBe2, CuZn30, CuZn36Pb3, CuZn10, CuSn5slotting3/16"7700.0011Spot-checked 2026-10-16: Helical's 770 SFM could not be verified against a public page; treat as unverified. ✓ Cross-checkedHelical Solutions
Copper alloys: Cu-ETP, CuBe2, CuZn30, CuZn36Pb3, CuZn10, CuSn5roughing3/16"7700.0022Spot-checked 2026-10-16: Helical's 770 SFM could not be verified against a public page; treat as unverified. ✓ Cross-checkedHelical Solutions
Copper alloys: Cu-ETP, CuBe2, CuZn30, CuZn36Pb3, CuZn10, CuSn5finishing3/16"7700.0021Spot-checked 2026-10-16: Helical's 770 SFM could not be verified against a public page; treat as unverified. ✓ Cross-checkedHelical Solutions
Copper alloys: Cu-ETP, CuBe2, CuZn30, CuZn36Pb3, CuZn10, CuSn5slotting1/4"7700.0014Spot-checked 2026-10-16: Helical's 770 SFM could not be verified against a public page; treat as unverified. ✓ Cross-checkedHelical Solutions
Copper alloys: Cu-ETP, CuBe2, CuZn30, CuZn36Pb3, CuZn10, CuSn5roughing1/4"7700.0029Spot-checked 2026-10-16: Helical's 770 SFM could not be verified against a public page; treat as unverified. ✓ Cross-checkedHelical Solutions
Copper alloys: Cu-ETP, CuBe2, CuZn30, CuZn36Pb3, CuZn10, CuSn5finishing1/4"7700.0024Spot-checked 2026-10-16: Helical's 770 SFM could not be verified against a public page; treat as unverified. ✓ Cross-checkedHelical Solutions
Copper alloys: Cu-ETP, CuBe2, CuZn30, CuZn36Pb3, CuZn10, CuSn5slotting3/8"7700.0021Spot-checked 2026-10-16: Helical's 770 SFM could not be verified against a public page; treat as unverified. ✓ Cross-checkedHelical Solutions
Copper alloys: Cu-ETP, CuBe2, CuZn30, CuZn36Pb3, CuZn10, CuSn5roughing3/8"7700.0044Spot-checked 2026-10-16: Helical's 770 SFM could not be verified against a public page; treat as unverified. ✓ Cross-checkedHelical Solutions
Copper alloys: Cu-ETP, CuBe2, CuZn30, CuZn36Pb3, CuZn10, CuSn5finishing3/8"7700.0027Spot-checked 2026-10-16: Helical's 770 SFM could not be verified against a public page; treat as unverified. ✓ Cross-checkedHelical Solutions
Copper alloys: Cu-ETP, CuBe2, CuZn30, CuZn36Pb3, CuZn10, CuSn5slotting1/2"7700.0028Spot-checked 2026-10-16: Helical's 770 SFM could not be verified against a public page; treat as unverified. ✓ Cross-checkedHelical Solutions
Copper alloys: Cu-ETP, CuBe2, CuZn30, CuZn36Pb3, CuZn10, CuSn5roughing1/2"7700.0057Spot-checked 2026-10-16: Helical's 770 SFM could not be verified against a public page; treat as unverified. ✓ Cross-checkedHelical Solutions
Copper alloys: Cu-ETP, CuBe2, CuZn30, CuZn36Pb3, CuZn10, CuSn5finishing1/2"7700.0032Spot-checked 2026-10-16: Helical's 770 SFM could not be verified against a public page; treat as unverified. ✓ Cross-checkedHelical Solutions
Copper alloys: Cu-ETP, CuBe2, CuZn30, CuZn36Pb3, CuZn10, CuSn5slotting3/4"7700.004Spot-checked 2026-10-16: Helical's 770 SFM could not be verified against a public page; treat as unverified. ✓ Cross-checkedHelical Solutions
Copper alloys: Cu-ETP, CuBe2, CuZn30, CuZn36Pb3, CuZn10, CuSn5roughing3/4"7700.0082Spot-checked 2026-10-16: Helical's 770 SFM could not be verified against a public page; treat as unverified. ✓ Cross-checkedHelical Solutions
Copper alloys: Cu-ETP, CuBe2, CuZn30, CuZn36Pb3, CuZn10, CuSn5finishing3/4"7700.0038Spot-checked 2026-10-16: Helical's 770 SFM could not be verified against a public page; treat as unverified. ✓ Cross-checkedHelical Solutions
Copper alloys: Cu-ETP, CuBe2, CuZn30, CuZn36Pb3, CuZn10, CuSn5slotting1"7700.0051Spot-checked 2026-10-16: Helical's 770 SFM could not be verified against a public page; treat as unverified. ✓ Cross-checkedHelical Solutions
Copper alloys: Cu-ETP, CuBe2, CuZn30, CuZn36Pb3, CuZn10, CuSn5roughing1"7700.0104Spot-checked 2026-10-16: Helical's 770 SFM could not be verified against a public page; treat as unverified. ✓ Cross-checkedHelical Solutions
Copper alloys: Cu-ETP, CuBe2, CuZn30, CuZn36Pb3, CuZn10, CuSn5finishing1"7700.0047Spot-checked 2026-10-16: Helical's 770 SFM could not be verified against a public page; treat as unverified. ✓ Cross-checkedHelical Solutions

Lakeshore Carbide: General Purpose End Mill Technical Data / Speeds & Feeds

Tool: General purpose solid carbide end mill (stub/regular/corner radius column). Facts copied with attribution and link; PDF not re-hosted. Lakeshore: "approximate numbers are a good starting point."

Grade (as listed)CutDiaSFMIPT (in)ReviewSource
Brassgeneral1/32–1/8"300–5000.0006–0.0015– ✓ Cross-checkedLakeshore Carbide
Brassgeneral1/8–1/4"300–5000.0008–0.0018– ✓ Cross-checkedLakeshore Carbide
Brassgeneral1/4–3/8"300–5000.0015–0.003– ✓ Cross-checkedLakeshore Carbide
Brassgeneral3/8–1/2"300–5000.0025–0.0035– ✓ Cross-checkedLakeshore Carbide
Brassgeneral1/2–3/4"300–5000.003–0.0045– ✓ Cross-checkedLakeshore Carbide
Brassgeneral3/4–1"300–5000.004–0.0055– ✓ Cross-checkedLakeshore Carbide

OSG: Standard 2 Flute HSS-Co end mills: tech page (slotting)

Tool: 2-flute HSS-Co (cobalt high-speed steel) end mill, uncoated (OSG notes TiN/TiCN versions allow up to 15-20% more speed). Facts copied with attribution and link; PDF not re-hosted.

Grade (as listed)CutDiaSFMIPT (in)ReviewSource
Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB)slotting1/64"80–1502e-05Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedOSG
Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB)slotting1/32"80–1507e-05Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedOSG
Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB)slotting3/64"80–1500.00014Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedOSG
Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB)slotting1/16"80–1500.0002Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedOSG
Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB)slotting5/64"80–1500.00028Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedOSG
Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB)slotting3/32"80–1500.0004Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedOSG
Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB)slotting7/64"80–1500.00047Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedOSG
Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB)slotting1/8"80–1500.00056Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedOSG
Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB)slotting9/64"80–1500.00067Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedOSG
Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB)slotting5/32"80–1500.0008Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedOSG
Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB)slotting11/64"80–1500.00095Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedOSG
Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB)slotting3/16"80–1500.0011Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedOSG
Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB)slotting1/4"80–1500.0016Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedOSG
Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB)slotting5/16"80–1500.00224Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedOSG
Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB)slotting3/8"80–1500.00265Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedOSG
Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB)slotting7/16"80–1500.00335Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedOSG
Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB)slotting1/2"80–1500.00375Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedOSG
Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB)slotting9/16"80–1500.004Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedOSG
Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB)slotting5/8"80–1500.00425Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedOSG
Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB)slotting11/16"80–1500.00475Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedOSG
Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB)slotting3/4"80–1500.00475Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedOSG
Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB)slotting13/16"80–1500.005Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedOSG
Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB)slotting7/8"80–1500.0053Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedOSG
Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB)slotting15/16"80–1500.0056Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedOSG
Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB)slotting1"80–1500.0056Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedOSG
Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB)slotting1 1/8"80–1500.0056Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedOSG
Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB)slotting1 1/4"80–1500.006Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedOSG
Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB)slotting1 3/8"80–1500.006Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedOSG
Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB)slotting1 1/2"80–1500.0063Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedOSG
Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB)slotting1 5/8"80–1500.0063Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedOSG
Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB)slotting1 3/4"80–1500.0063Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedOSG
Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB)slotting1 7/8"80–1500.0063Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedOSG
Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB)slotting2"80–1500.0063Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedOSG

OSG: Standard 4 Flute and 6 Flute HSS-Co end mills: tech page (side milling)

Tool: 4-flute HSS-Co (cobalt high-speed steel) end mill. Facts copied with attribution and link; PDF not re-hosted.

Grade (as listed)CutDiaSFMIPT (in)ReviewSource
Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB)profiling (side milling)1/16"80–1500.0002Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedOSG
Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB)profiling (side milling)5/64"80–1500.00028Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedOSG
Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB)profiling (side milling)3/32"80–1500.0004Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedOSG
Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB)profiling (side milling)7/64"80–1500.00048Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedOSG
Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB)profiling (side milling)1/8"80–1500.00056Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedOSG
Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB)profiling (side milling)9/64"80–1500.00067Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedOSG
Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB)profiling (side milling)5/32"80–1500.0008Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedOSG
Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB)profiling (side milling)11/64"80–1500.00095Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedOSG
Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB)profiling (side milling)3/16"80–1500.0011Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedOSG
Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB)profiling (side milling)1/4"80–1500.0016Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedOSG
Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB)profiling (side milling)5/16"80–1500.00224Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedOSG
Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB)profiling (side milling)3/8"80–1500.00265Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedOSG
Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB)profiling (side milling)7/16"80–1500.00335Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedOSG
Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB)profiling (side milling)1/2"80–1500.00375Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedOSG
Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB)profiling (side milling)9/16"80–1500.004Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedOSG
Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB)profiling (side milling)5/8"80–1500.00425Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedOSG
Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB)profiling (side milling)11/16"80–1500.00475Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedOSG
Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB)profiling (side milling)3/4"80–1500.00475Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedOSG
Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB)profiling (side milling)13/16"80–1500.005Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedOSG
Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB)profiling (side milling)7/8"80–1500.0053Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedOSG
Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB)profiling (side milling)15/16"80–1500.0056Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedOSG
Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB)profiling (side milling)1"80–1500.0056Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedOSG
Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB)profiling (side milling)1 1/8"80–1500.0056Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedOSG
Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB)profiling (side milling)1 1/4"80–1500.006Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedOSG
Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB)profiling (side milling)1 3/8"80–1500.006Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedOSG
Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB)profiling (side milling)1 1/2"80–1500.0063Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedOSG
Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB)profiling (side milling)1 3/4"80–1500.0063Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedOSG
Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB)profiling (side milling)2"80–1500.0063Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedOSG

Accupro (MSC Industrial): General Purpose End Mills Recommended Speed and Feed (under and over 32 HRC)

Tool: General purpose carbide end mill, coated (Accupro: reduce rates up to 50% for uncoated). Facts copied with attribution and link; PDF not re-hosted.

Grade (as listed)CutDiaSFMIPT (in)ReviewSource
Yellow brass, high lead brass, red brassgeneral1/8"800–15000.001– ✓ Cross-checkedAccupro
Yellow brass, high lead brass, red brassgeneral3/16"800–15000.001– ✓ Cross-checkedAccupro
Yellow brass, high lead brass, red brassgeneral1/4"800–15000.002– ✓ Cross-checkedAccupro
Yellow brass, high lead brass, red brassgeneral3/8"800–15000.0025– ✓ Cross-checkedAccupro
Yellow brass, high lead brass, red brassgeneral1/2"800–15000.003– ✓ Cross-checkedAccupro
Yellow brass, high lead brass, red brassgeneral5/8"800–15000.004– ✓ Cross-checkedAccupro
Yellow brass, high lead brass, red brassgeneral3/4"800–15000.004– ✓ Cross-checkedAccupro
Yellow brass, high lead brass, red brassgeneral1"800–15000.005– ✓ Cross-checkedAccupro
Naval brass, high silicon bronze, A-17, C-17200 (>32 HRC)general1/8"500–9000.001– ✓ Cross-checkedAccupro
Naval brass, high silicon bronze, A-17, C-17200 (>32 HRC)general3/16"500–9000.001– ✓ Cross-checkedAccupro
Naval brass, high silicon bronze, A-17, C-17200 (>32 HRC)general1/4"500–9000.002– ✓ Cross-checkedAccupro
Naval brass, high silicon bronze, A-17, C-17200 (>32 HRC)general3/8"500–9000.0025– ✓ Cross-checkedAccupro
Naval brass, high silicon bronze, A-17, C-17200 (>32 HRC)general1/2"500–9000.003– ✓ Cross-checkedAccupro
Naval brass, high silicon bronze, A-17, C-17200 (>32 HRC)general5/8"500–9000.004– ✓ Cross-checkedAccupro
Naval brass, high silicon bronze, A-17, C-17200 (>32 HRC)general3/4"500–9000.004– ✓ Cross-checkedAccupro
Naval brass, high silicon bronze, A-17, C-17200 (>32 HRC)general1"500–9000.005– ✓ Cross-checkedAccupro

Lakeshore Carbide: VFA technical data: Variable Flute for Aluminum speeds and feeds

Tool: Variable-flute carbide end mill for aluminum (VFA). Facts copied with attribution and link; PDF not re-hosted. PDF is an image; values transcribed by eye.

Grade (as listed)CutDiaSFMIPT (in)ReviewSource
Brass / bronzegeneral1/8"200–15000.0015Profiling depth 1×D, slotting depth 0.5×D (as printed). Coolant blast beneficial. ✓ Cross-checkedLakeshore Carbide
Brass / bronzegeneral1/4"200–15000.003Profiling depth 1×D, slotting depth 0.5×D (as printed). Coolant blast beneficial. ✓ Cross-checkedLakeshore Carbide
Brass / bronzegeneral5/16"200–15000.004Profiling depth 1×D, slotting depth 0.5×D (as printed). Coolant blast beneficial. ✓ Cross-checkedLakeshore Carbide
Brass / bronzegeneral3/8"200–15000.005Profiling depth 1×D, slotting depth 0.5×D (as printed). Coolant blast beneficial. ✓ Cross-checkedLakeshore Carbide
Brass / bronzegeneral1/2"200–15000.006Profiling depth 1×D, slotting depth 0.5×D (as printed). Coolant blast beneficial. ✓ Cross-checkedLakeshore Carbide
Brass / bronzegeneral5/8"200–15000.007Profiling depth 1×D, slotting depth 0.5×D (as printed). Coolant blast beneficial. ✓ Cross-checkedLakeshore Carbide
Brass / bronzegeneral3/4"200–15000.008Profiling depth 1×D, slotting depth 0.5×D (as printed). Coolant blast beneficial. ✓ Cross-checkedLakeshore Carbide
Brass / bronzegeneral1"200–15000.01Profiling depth 1×D, slotting depth 0.5×D (as printed). Coolant blast beneficial. ✓ Cross-checkedLakeshore Carbide

YG-1: ALU-POWER HPC recommended cutting conditions (inch), 3-flute

Tool: 3-flute ALU-POWER HPC carbide end mill for aluminum/non-ferrous (same chart covers the coated and uncoated series). Facts copied with attribution and link; PDF not re-hosted.

Grade (as listed)CutDiaSFMIPT (in)ReviewSource
Copper and copper alloys (bronze / brass)slotting1/8"8800.0008Slotting, Ae 1.0D, Ap 1.0D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedYG-1
Copper and copper alloys (bronze / brass)slotting3/16"8800.0012Slotting, Ae 1.0D, Ap 1.0D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedYG-1
Copper and copper alloys (bronze / brass)slotting1/4"8800.002Slotting, Ae 1.0D, Ap 1.0D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedYG-1
Copper and copper alloys (bronze / brass)slotting5/16"8800.0025Slotting, Ae 1.0D, Ap 1.0D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedYG-1
Copper and copper alloys (bronze / brass)slotting3/8"8800.004Slotting, Ae 1.0D, Ap 1.0D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedYG-1
Copper and copper alloys (bronze / brass)slotting1/2"8800.005Slotting, Ae 1.0D, Ap 1.0D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedYG-1
Copper and copper alloys (bronze / brass)slotting5/8"8800.0055Slotting, Ae 1.0D, Ap 1.0D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedYG-1
Copper and copper alloys (bronze / brass)slotting3/4"8800.006Slotting, Ae 1.0D, Ap 1.0D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedYG-1
Copper and copper alloys (bronze / brass)slotting1"8800.007Slotting, Ae 1.0D, Ap 1.0D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedYG-1
Copper and copper alloys (bronze / brass)profiling (side milling)1/8"11500.0008Side cutting, Ae 0.5D, Ap 1.5D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedYG-1
Copper and copper alloys (bronze / brass)profiling (side milling)3/16"11500.0012Side cutting, Ae 0.5D, Ap 1.5D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedYG-1
Copper and copper alloys (bronze / brass)profiling (side milling)1/4"11500.002Side cutting, Ae 0.5D, Ap 1.5D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedYG-1
Copper and copper alloys (bronze / brass)profiling (side milling)5/16"11500.0025Side cutting, Ae 0.5D, Ap 1.5D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedYG-1
Copper and copper alloys (bronze / brass)profiling (side milling)3/8"11500.004Side cutting, Ae 0.5D, Ap 1.5D (as printed). ⚠ Outlier (for review): IPT 0.0085 vs median 0.0025 of 7 other source(s) (+240%); SFM 1850 vs median 770 of 7 other source(s) (+140%)YG-1
Copper and copper alloys (bronze / brass)profiling (side milling)1/2"11500.005Side cutting, Ae 0.5D, Ap 1.5D (as printed). ⚠ Outlier (for review): IPT 0.0115 vs median 0.003 of 7 other source(s) (+283%); SFM 1850 vs median 770 of 7 other source(s) (+140%)YG-1
Copper and copper alloys (bronze / brass)profiling (side milling)5/8"11500.0055Side cutting, Ae 0.5D, Ap 1.5D (as printed). ⚠ Outlier (for review): IPT 0.013 vs median 0.0043 of 4 other source(s) (+202%); SFM 1850 vs median 770 of 7 other source(s) (+140%)YG-1
Copper and copper alloys (bronze / brass)profiling (side milling)3/4"11500.006Side cutting, Ae 0.5D, Ap 1.5D (as printed). ⚠ Outlier (for review): IPT 0.014 vs median 0.004 of 7 other source(s) (+250%); SFM 1850 vs median 770 of 7 other source(s) (+140%)YG-1
Copper and copper alloys (bronze / brass)profiling (side milling)1"11500.007Side cutting, Ae 0.5D, Ap 1.5D (as printed). ⚠ Outlier (for review): IPT 0.016 vs median 0.0051 of 7 other source(s) (+214%); SFM 1850 vs median 770 of 7 other source(s) (+140%)YG-1
Copper and copper alloys (bronze / brass)profiling (side milling)1/8"18500.0017HSM light side cutting, Ae 0.05D, Ap 2.0D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedYG-1
Copper and copper alloys (bronze / brass)profiling (side milling)3/16"18500.0026HSM light side cutting, Ae 0.05D, Ap 2.0D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedYG-1
Copper and copper alloys (bronze / brass)profiling (side milling)1/4"18500.0045HSM light side cutting, Ae 0.05D, Ap 2.0D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedYG-1
Copper and copper alloys (bronze / brass)profiling (side milling)5/16"18500.0056HSM light side cutting, Ae 0.05D, Ap 2.0D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedYG-1
Copper and copper alloys (bronze / brass)profiling (side milling)3/8"18500.0085HSM light side cutting, Ae 0.05D, Ap 2.0D (as printed). ⚠ Outlier (for review): IPT 0.0085 vs median 0.0025 of 7 other source(s) (+240%); SFM 1850 vs median 770 of 7 other source(s) (+140%)YG-1
Copper and copper alloys (bronze / brass)profiling (side milling)1/2"18500.0115HSM light side cutting, Ae 0.05D, Ap 2.0D (as printed). ⚠ Outlier (for review): IPT 0.0115 vs median 0.003 of 7 other source(s) (+283%); SFM 1850 vs median 770 of 7 other source(s) (+140%)YG-1
Copper and copper alloys (bronze / brass)profiling (side milling)5/8"18500.013HSM light side cutting, Ae 0.05D, Ap 2.0D (as printed). ⚠ Outlier (for review): IPT 0.013 vs median 0.0043 of 4 other source(s) (+202%); SFM 1850 vs median 770 of 7 other source(s) (+140%)YG-1
Copper and copper alloys (bronze / brass)profiling (side milling)3/4"18500.014HSM light side cutting, Ae 0.05D, Ap 2.0D (as printed). ⚠ Outlier (for review): IPT 0.014 vs median 0.004 of 7 other source(s) (+250%); SFM 1850 vs median 770 of 7 other source(s) (+140%)YG-1
Copper and copper alloys (bronze / brass)profiling (side milling)1"18500.016HSM light side cutting, Ae 0.05D, Ap 2.0D (as printed). ⚠ Outlier (for review): IPT 0.016 vs median 0.0051 of 7 other source(s) (+214%); SFM 1850 vs median 770 of 7 other source(s) (+140%)YG-1
Copper and copper alloys (bronze / brass)finishing1/8"17000.0009Profiling, Ae 0.2D, Ap 0.1D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedYG-1
Copper and copper alloys (bronze / brass)finishing3/16"17000.0013Profiling, Ae 0.2D, Ap 0.1D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedYG-1
Copper and copper alloys (bronze / brass)finishing1/4"17000.0018Profiling, Ae 0.2D, Ap 0.1D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedYG-1
Copper and copper alloys (bronze / brass)finishing5/16"17000.0022Profiling, Ae 0.2D, Ap 0.1D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedYG-1
Copper and copper alloys (bronze / brass)finishing3/8"17000.0026Profiling, Ae 0.2D, Ap 0.1D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedYG-1
Copper and copper alloys (bronze / brass)finishing1/2"17000.0035Profiling, Ae 0.2D, Ap 0.1D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedYG-1
Copper and copper alloys (bronze / brass)finishing5/8"17000.0044Profiling, Ae 0.2D, Ap 0.1D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedYG-1
Copper and copper alloys (bronze / brass)finishing3/4"17000.0053Profiling, Ae 0.2D, Ap 0.1D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedYG-1
Copper and copper alloys (bronze / brass)finishing1"17000.007Profiling, Ae 0.2D, Ap 0.1D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checkedYG-1

Sandvik Coromant: CoroMill Dura cutting data: Versatile 1-2 x D assortment

Tool: CoroMill Dura solid carbide end mill (1-2×D, typically 4 flutes; Sandvik: +30% fz for Z2/Z3 versions). Facts copied with attribution and link; PDF not re-hosted. Sandvik points to CoroPlus ToolGuide for optimized data.

Grade (as listed)CutDiaSFMIPT (in)ReviewSource
Copper and copper alloys (N3.2, 90 HB)slotting1/4"4260.0022Slot: ae 1.0×D, ap 0.5×D (as printed). Feed code F03. ✓ Cross-checkedSandvik Coromant
Copper and copper alloys (N3.2, 90 HB)slotting3/8"4260.003Slot: ae 1.0×D, ap 0.5×D (as printed). Feed code F03. ✓ Cross-checkedSandvik Coromant
Copper and copper alloys (N3.2, 90 HB)slotting1/2"4260.0038Slot: ae 1.0×D, ap 0.5×D (as printed). Feed code F03. ✓ Cross-checkedSandvik Coromant
Copper and copper alloys (N3.2, 90 HB)slotting5/8"4260.0046Slot: ae 1.0×D, ap 0.5×D (as printed). Feed code F03. ✓ Cross-checkedSandvik Coromant
Copper and copper alloys (N3.2, 90 HB)slotting3/4"4260.0054Slot: ae 1.0×D, ap 0.5×D (as printed). Feed code F03. ✓ Cross-checkedSandvik Coromant
Copper and copper alloys (N3.2, 90 HB)slotting1"4260.0071Slot: ae 1.0×D, ap 0.5×D (as printed). Feed code F03. ✓ Cross-checkedSandvik Coromant
Copper and copper alloys (N3.2, 90 HB)profiling (side milling)1/4"5570.0022Side milling: ae 0.5×D, ap 1.0×D (as printed). Feed code F03. ✓ Cross-checkedSandvik Coromant
Copper and copper alloys (N3.2, 90 HB)profiling (side milling)3/8"5570.003Side milling: ae 0.5×D, ap 1.0×D (as printed). Feed code F03. ✓ Cross-checkedSandvik Coromant
Copper and copper alloys (N3.2, 90 HB)profiling (side milling)1/2"5570.0038Side milling: ae 0.5×D, ap 1.0×D (as printed). Feed code F03. ✓ Cross-checkedSandvik Coromant
Copper and copper alloys (N3.2, 90 HB)profiling (side milling)5/8"5570.0046Side milling: ae 0.5×D, ap 1.0×D (as printed). Feed code F03. ✓ Cross-checkedSandvik Coromant
Copper and copper alloys (N3.2, 90 HB)profiling (side milling)3/4"5570.0054Side milling: ae 0.5×D, ap 1.0×D (as printed). Feed code F03. ✓ Cross-checkedSandvik Coromant
Copper and copper alloys (N3.2, 90 HB)profiling (side milling)1"5570.0071Side milling: ae 0.5×D, ap 1.0×D (as printed). Feed code F03. ✓ Cross-checkedSandvik Coromant

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