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Mild Steel: SFM & IPT for carbide end mills
285 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) | Cut | Dia | SFM | IPT (in) | Review | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low Alloy 10XX, 11XX, 13XX (e.g. 1018) | general | 1/8" | 100–300 | 0.0005 | ⚠ Wide SFM range (100-300) in source; confirm a starting point for 1018/1020. ✓ Cross-checked | Harvey Tool |
| Low Alloy 10XX, 11XX, 13XX (e.g. 1018) | general | 3/16" | 100–300 | 0.001 | ⚠ Wide SFM range (100-300) in source; confirm a starting point for 1018/1020. ✓ Cross-checked | Harvey Tool |
| Low Alloy 10XX, 11XX, 13XX (e.g. 1018) | general | 1/4" | 100–300 | 0.0015 | ⚠ Wide SFM range (100-300) in source; confirm a starting point for 1018/1020. ✓ Cross-checked | Harvey Tool |
| Low Alloy 10XX, 11XX, 13XX (e.g. 1018) | general | 3/8" | 100–300 | 0.002 | ⚠ Wide SFM range (100-300) in source; confirm a starting point for 1018/1020. ✓ Cross-checked | Harvey Tool |
| Low Alloy 10XX, 11XX, 13XX (e.g. 1018) | general | 1/2" | 100–300 | 0.003 | ⚠ Wide SFM range (100-300) in source; confirm a starting point for 1018/1020. ✓ Cross-checked | Harvey Tool |
| Low Alloy 10XX, 11XX, 13XX (e.g. 1018) | general | 5/8" | 100–300 | 0.004 | ⚠ Wide SFM range (100-300) in source; confirm a starting point for 1018/1020. ✓ Cross-checked | Harvey Tool |
| Low Alloy 10XX, 11XX, 13XX (e.g. 1018) | general | 3/4" | 100–300 | 0.005 | ⚠ Wide SFM range (100-300) in source; confirm a starting point for 1018/1020. ✓ Cross-checked | Harvey Tool |
| Low Alloy 10XX, 11XX, 13XX (e.g. 1018) | general | 1" | 100–300 | 0.006 | ⚠ Wide SFM range (100-300) in source; confirm a starting point for 1018/1020. ✓ Cross-checked | Harvey Tool |
Helical Solutions (Harvey Performance): Speeds & Feeds HSV-4 / HSV-RN-4 / HSM-4 (4 flute, variable pitch)
Tool: 4-flute variable-pitch carbide end mill (HSV-4). Facts copied with attribution and link; PDF not re-hosted. IPT is for 2.5xD LOC, non-reached tools.
| Grade (as listed) | Cut | Dia | SFM | IPT (in) | Review | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon steel: 10XX, 11XX, 12XX, 12LXX, ASTM A27, ASTM A36 (< 75 HRB) | slotting | 1/16" | 455 | 0.0004 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Helical Solutions |
| Carbon steel: 10XX, 11XX, 12XX, 12LXX, ASTM A27, ASTM A36 (< 75 HRB) | roughing | 1/16" | 455 | 0.0006 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Helical Solutions |
| Carbon steel: 10XX, 11XX, 12XX, 12LXX, ASTM A27, ASTM A36 (< 75 HRB) | finishing | 1/16" | 455 | 0.0008 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Helical Solutions |
| Carbon steel: 10XX, 11XX, 12XX, 12LXX, ASTM A27, ASTM A36 (< 75 HRB) | slotting | 3/32" | 455 | 0.0005 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Helical Solutions |
| Carbon steel: 10XX, 11XX, 12XX, 12LXX, ASTM A27, ASTM A36 (< 75 HRB) | roughing | 3/32" | 455 | 0.0009 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Helical Solutions |
| Carbon steel: 10XX, 11XX, 12XX, 12LXX, ASTM A27, ASTM A36 (< 75 HRB) | finishing | 3/32" | 455 | 0.0012 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Helical Solutions |
| Carbon steel: 10XX, 11XX, 12XX, 12LXX, ASTM A27, ASTM A36 (< 75 HRB) | slotting | 1/8" | 455 | 0.0007 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Helical Solutions |
| Carbon steel: 10XX, 11XX, 12XX, 12LXX, ASTM A27, ASTM A36 (< 75 HRB) | roughing | 1/8" | 455 | 0.0012 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Helical Solutions |
| Carbon steel: 10XX, 11XX, 12XX, 12LXX, ASTM A27, ASTM A36 (< 75 HRB) | finishing | 1/8" | 455 | 0.0016 | – ⚠ Outlier (for review): IPT 0.0016 vs median 0.0005 of 4 other source(s) (+220%); SFM 455 vs median 442.5 of 8 other source(s) (+3%) | Helical Solutions |
| Carbon steel: 10XX, 11XX, 12XX, 12LXX, ASTM A27, ASTM A36 (< 75 HRB) | slotting | 3/16" | 455 | 0.001 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Helical Solutions |
| Carbon steel: 10XX, 11XX, 12XX, 12LXX, ASTM A27, ASTM A36 (< 75 HRB) | roughing | 3/16" | 455 | 0.0018 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Helical Solutions |
| Carbon steel: 10XX, 11XX, 12XX, 12LXX, ASTM A27, ASTM A36 (< 75 HRB) | finishing | 3/16" | 455 | 0.0019 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Helical Solutions |
| Carbon steel: 10XX, 11XX, 12XX, 12LXX, ASTM A27, ASTM A36 (< 75 HRB) | slotting | 1/4" | 455 | 0.0014 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Helical Solutions |
| Carbon steel: 10XX, 11XX, 12XX, 12LXX, ASTM A27, ASTM A36 (< 75 HRB) | roughing | 1/4" | 455 | 0.0024 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Helical Solutions |
| Carbon steel: 10XX, 11XX, 12XX, 12LXX, ASTM A27, ASTM A36 (< 75 HRB) | finishing | 1/4" | 455 | 0.0021 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Helical Solutions |
| Carbon steel: 10XX, 11XX, 12XX, 12LXX, ASTM A27, ASTM A36 (< 75 HRB) | slotting | 3/8" | 455 | 0.002 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Helical Solutions |
| Carbon steel: 10XX, 11XX, 12XX, 12LXX, ASTM A27, ASTM A36 (< 75 HRB) | roughing | 3/8" | 455 | 0.0036 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Helical Solutions |
| Carbon steel: 10XX, 11XX, 12XX, 12LXX, ASTM A27, ASTM A36 (< 75 HRB) | finishing | 3/8" | 455 | 0.0024 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Helical Solutions |
| Carbon steel: 10XX, 11XX, 12XX, 12LXX, ASTM A27, ASTM A36 (< 75 HRB) | slotting | 1/2" | 455 | 0.0027 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Helical Solutions |
| Carbon steel: 10XX, 11XX, 12XX, 12LXX, ASTM A27, ASTM A36 (< 75 HRB) | roughing | 1/2" | 455 | 0.0047 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Helical Solutions |
| Carbon steel: 10XX, 11XX, 12XX, 12LXX, ASTM A27, ASTM A36 (< 75 HRB) | finishing | 1/2" | 455 | 0.0028 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Helical Solutions |
| Carbon steel: 10XX, 11XX, 12XX, 12LXX, ASTM A27, ASTM A36 (< 75 HRB) | slotting | 3/4" | 455 | 0.0038 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Helical Solutions |
| Carbon steel: 10XX, 11XX, 12XX, 12LXX, ASTM A27, ASTM A36 (< 75 HRB) | roughing | 3/4" | 455 | 0.0067 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Helical Solutions |
| Carbon steel: 10XX, 11XX, 12XX, 12LXX, ASTM A27, ASTM A36 (< 75 HRB) | finishing | 3/4" | 455 | 0.0034 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Helical Solutions |
| Carbon steel: 10XX, 11XX, 12XX, 12LXX, ASTM A27, ASTM A36 (< 75 HRB) | slotting | 1" | 455 | 0.0049 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Helical Solutions |
| Carbon steel: 10XX, 11XX, 12XX, 12LXX, ASTM A27, ASTM A36 (< 75 HRB) | roughing | 1" | 455 | 0.0086 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Helical Solutions |
| Carbon steel: 10XX, 11XX, 12XX, 12LXX, ASTM A27, ASTM A36 (< 75 HRB) | finishing | 1" | 455 | 0.0041 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Helical Solutions |
| Carbon steel: 10XX, 11XX, 12XX, 12LXX, ASTM A27, ASTM A36 (75 - 98 HRB) | slotting | 1/16" | 445 | 0.0003 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Helical Solutions |
| Carbon steel: 10XX, 11XX, 12XX, 12LXX, ASTM A27, ASTM A36 (75 - 98 HRB) | roughing | 1/16" | 445 | 0.0005 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Helical Solutions |
| Carbon steel: 10XX, 11XX, 12XX, 12LXX, ASTM A27, ASTM A36 (75 - 98 HRB) | finishing | 1/16" | 445 | 0.0007 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Helical Solutions |
| Carbon steel: 10XX, 11XX, 12XX, 12LXX, ASTM A27, ASTM A36 (75 - 98 HRB) | slotting | 3/32" | 445 | 0.0004 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Helical Solutions |
| Carbon steel: 10XX, 11XX, 12XX, 12LXX, ASTM A27, ASTM A36 (75 - 98 HRB) | roughing | 3/32" | 445 | 0.0007 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Helical Solutions |
| Carbon steel: 10XX, 11XX, 12XX, 12LXX, ASTM A27, ASTM A36 (75 - 98 HRB) | finishing | 3/32" | 445 | 0.0011 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Helical Solutions |
| Carbon steel: 10XX, 11XX, 12XX, 12LXX, ASTM A27, ASTM A36 (75 - 98 HRB) | slotting | 1/8" | 445 | 0.0005 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Helical Solutions |
| Carbon steel: 10XX, 11XX, 12XX, 12LXX, ASTM A27, ASTM A36 (75 - 98 HRB) | roughing | 1/8" | 445 | 0.0009 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Helical Solutions |
| Carbon steel: 10XX, 11XX, 12XX, 12LXX, ASTM A27, ASTM A36 (75 - 98 HRB) | finishing | 1/8" | 445 | 0.0014 | – ⚠ Outlier (for review): IPT 0.0014 vs median 0.0005 of 4 other source(s) (+180%); SFM 445 vs median 442.5 of 8 other source(s) (+1%) | Helical Solutions |
| Carbon steel: 10XX, 11XX, 12XX, 12LXX, ASTM A27, ASTM A36 (75 - 98 HRB) | slotting | 3/16" | 445 | 0.0008 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Helical Solutions |
| Carbon steel: 10XX, 11XX, 12XX, 12LXX, ASTM A27, ASTM A36 (75 - 98 HRB) | roughing | 3/16" | 445 | 0.0013 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Helical Solutions |
| Carbon steel: 10XX, 11XX, 12XX, 12LXX, ASTM A27, ASTM A36 (75 - 98 HRB) | finishing | 3/16" | 445 | 0.0016 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Helical Solutions |
| Carbon steel: 10XX, 11XX, 12XX, 12LXX, ASTM A27, ASTM A36 (75 - 98 HRB) | slotting | 1/4" | 445 | 0.001 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Helical Solutions |
| Carbon steel: 10XX, 11XX, 12XX, 12LXX, ASTM A27, ASTM A36 (75 - 98 HRB) | roughing | 1/4" | 445 | 0.0018 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Helical Solutions |
| Carbon steel: 10XX, 11XX, 12XX, 12LXX, ASTM A27, ASTM A36 (75 - 98 HRB) | finishing | 1/4" | 445 | 0.0018 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Helical Solutions |
| Carbon steel: 10XX, 11XX, 12XX, 12LXX, ASTM A27, ASTM A36 (75 - 98 HRB) | slotting | 3/8" | 445 | 0.0015 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Helical Solutions |
| Carbon steel: 10XX, 11XX, 12XX, 12LXX, ASTM A27, ASTM A36 (75 - 98 HRB) | roughing | 3/8" | 445 | 0.0026 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Helical Solutions |
| Carbon steel: 10XX, 11XX, 12XX, 12LXX, ASTM A27, ASTM A36 (75 - 98 HRB) | finishing | 3/8" | 445 | 0.0021 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Helical Solutions |
| Carbon steel: 10XX, 11XX, 12XX, 12LXX, ASTM A27, ASTM A36 (75 - 98 HRB) | slotting | 1/2" | 445 | 0.002 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Helical Solutions |
| Carbon steel: 10XX, 11XX, 12XX, 12LXX, ASTM A27, ASTM A36 (75 - 98 HRB) | roughing | 1/2" | 445 | 0.0034 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Helical Solutions |
| Carbon steel: 10XX, 11XX, 12XX, 12LXX, ASTM A27, ASTM A36 (75 - 98 HRB) | finishing | 1/2" | 445 | 0.0024 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Helical Solutions |
| Carbon steel: 10XX, 11XX, 12XX, 12LXX, ASTM A27, ASTM A36 (75 - 98 HRB) | slotting | 3/4" | 445 | 0.0028 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Helical Solutions |
| Carbon steel: 10XX, 11XX, 12XX, 12LXX, ASTM A27, ASTM A36 (75 - 98 HRB) | roughing | 3/4" | 445 | 0.0049 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Helical Solutions |
| Carbon steel: 10XX, 11XX, 12XX, 12LXX, ASTM A27, ASTM A36 (75 - 98 HRB) | finishing | 3/4" | 445 | 0.0029 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Helical Solutions |
| Carbon steel: 10XX, 11XX, 12XX, 12LXX, ASTM A27, ASTM A36 (75 - 98 HRB) | slotting | 1" | 445 | 0.0036 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Helical Solutions |
| Carbon steel: 10XX, 11XX, 12XX, 12LXX, ASTM A27, ASTM A36 (75 - 98 HRB) | roughing | 1" | 445 | 0.0063 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Helical Solutions |
| Carbon steel: 10XX, 11XX, 12XX, 12LXX, ASTM A27, ASTM A36 (75 - 98 HRB) | finishing | 1" | 445 | 0.0035 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Helical Solutions |
| Carbon steel: 10XX, 11XX, 12XX, 12LXX, ASTM A27, ASTM A36 (21 - 36 HRC) | slotting | 1/16" | 400 | 0.0002 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Helical Solutions |
| Carbon steel: 10XX, 11XX, 12XX, 12LXX, ASTM A27, ASTM A36 (21 - 36 HRC) | roughing | 1/16" | 400 | 0.0003 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Helical Solutions |
| Carbon steel: 10XX, 11XX, 12XX, 12LXX, ASTM A27, ASTM A36 (21 - 36 HRC) | finishing | 1/16" | 400 | 0.0006 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Helical Solutions |
| Carbon steel: 10XX, 11XX, 12XX, 12LXX, ASTM A27, ASTM A36 (21 - 36 HRC) | slotting | 3/32" | 400 | 0.0002 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Helical Solutions |
| Carbon steel: 10XX, 11XX, 12XX, 12LXX, ASTM A27, ASTM A36 (21 - 36 HRC) | roughing | 3/32" | 400 | 0.0005 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Helical Solutions |
| Carbon steel: 10XX, 11XX, 12XX, 12LXX, ASTM A27, ASTM A36 (21 - 36 HRC) | finishing | 3/32" | 400 | 0.0008 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Helical Solutions |
| Carbon steel: 10XX, 11XX, 12XX, 12LXX, ASTM A27, ASTM A36 (21 - 36 HRC) | slotting | 1/8" | 400 | 0.0003 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Helical Solutions |
| Carbon steel: 10XX, 11XX, 12XX, 12LXX, ASTM A27, ASTM A36 (21 - 36 HRC) | roughing | 1/8" | 400 | 0.0006 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Helical Solutions |
| Carbon steel: 10XX, 11XX, 12XX, 12LXX, ASTM A27, ASTM A36 (21 - 36 HRC) | finishing | 1/8" | 400 | 0.0011 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Helical Solutions |
| Carbon steel: 10XX, 11XX, 12XX, 12LXX, ASTM A27, ASTM A36 (21 - 36 HRC) | slotting | 3/16" | 400 | 0.0005 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Helical Solutions |
| Carbon steel: 10XX, 11XX, 12XX, 12LXX, ASTM A27, ASTM A36 (21 - 36 HRC) | roughing | 3/16" | 400 | 0.0009 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Helical Solutions |
| Carbon steel: 10XX, 11XX, 12XX, 12LXX, ASTM A27, ASTM A36 (21 - 36 HRC) | finishing | 3/16" | 400 | 0.0013 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Helical Solutions |
| Carbon steel: 10XX, 11XX, 12XX, 12LXX, ASTM A27, ASTM A36 (21 - 36 HRC) | slotting | 1/4" | 400 | 0.0007 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Helical Solutions |
| Carbon steel: 10XX, 11XX, 12XX, 12LXX, ASTM A27, ASTM A36 (21 - 36 HRC) | roughing | 1/4" | 400 | 0.0011 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Helical Solutions |
| Carbon steel: 10XX, 11XX, 12XX, 12LXX, ASTM A27, ASTM A36 (21 - 36 HRC) | finishing | 1/4" | 400 | 0.0014 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Helical Solutions |
| Carbon steel: 10XX, 11XX, 12XX, 12LXX, ASTM A27, ASTM A36 (21 - 36 HRC) | slotting | 3/8" | 400 | 0.001 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Helical Solutions |
| Carbon steel: 10XX, 11XX, 12XX, 12LXX, ASTM A27, ASTM A36 (21 - 36 HRC) | roughing | 3/8" | 400 | 0.0017 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Helical Solutions |
| Carbon steel: 10XX, 11XX, 12XX, 12LXX, ASTM A27, ASTM A36 (21 - 36 HRC) | finishing | 3/8" | 400 | 0.0017 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Helical Solutions |
| Carbon steel: 10XX, 11XX, 12XX, 12LXX, ASTM A27, ASTM A36 (21 - 36 HRC) | slotting | 1/2" | 400 | 0.0013 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Helical Solutions |
| Carbon steel: 10XX, 11XX, 12XX, 12LXX, ASTM A27, ASTM A36 (21 - 36 HRC) | roughing | 1/2" | 400 | 0.0022 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Helical Solutions |
| Carbon steel: 10XX, 11XX, 12XX, 12LXX, ASTM A27, ASTM A36 (21 - 36 HRC) | finishing | 1/2" | 400 | 0.0019 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Helical Solutions |
| Carbon steel: 10XX, 11XX, 12XX, 12LXX, ASTM A27, ASTM A36 (21 - 36 HRC) | slotting | 3/4" | 400 | 0.0018 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Helical Solutions |
| Carbon steel: 10XX, 11XX, 12XX, 12LXX, ASTM A27, ASTM A36 (21 - 36 HRC) | roughing | 3/4" | 400 | 0.0032 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Helical Solutions |
| Carbon steel: 10XX, 11XX, 12XX, 12LXX, ASTM A27, ASTM A36 (21 - 36 HRC) | finishing | 3/4" | 400 | 0.0023 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Helical Solutions |
| Carbon steel: 10XX, 11XX, 12XX, 12LXX, ASTM A27, ASTM A36 (21 - 36 HRC) | slotting | 1" | 400 | 0.0023 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Helical Solutions |
| Carbon steel: 10XX, 11XX, 12XX, 12LXX, ASTM A27, ASTM A36 (21 - 36 HRC) | roughing | 1" | 400 | 0.0041 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Helical Solutions |
| Carbon steel: 10XX, 11XX, 12XX, 12LXX, ASTM A27, ASTM A36 (21 - 36 HRC) | finishing | 1" | 400 | 0.0028 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Helical 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) | Cut | Dia | SFM | IPT (in) | Review | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low carbon steel | general | 1/32–1/8" | 250–500 | 0.0008–0.0012 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Lakeshore Carbide |
| Low carbon steel | general | 1/8–1/4" | 250–500 | 0.001–0.002 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Lakeshore Carbide |
| Low carbon steel | general | 1/4–3/8" | 250–500 | 0.0012–0.0028 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Lakeshore Carbide |
| Low carbon steel | general | 3/8–1/2" | 250–500 | 0.002–0.004 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Lakeshore Carbide |
| Low carbon steel | general | 1/2–3/4" | 250–500 | 0.0025–0.005 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Lakeshore Carbide |
| Low carbon steel | general | 3/4–1" | 250–500 | 0.004–0.006 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Lakeshore Carbide |
Lakeshore Carbide: Variable Flute for Steel (VFS) speeds & feeds
Tool: Variable-flute carbide end mill for steel (VFS). Facts copied with attribution and link; PDF not re-hosted.
| Grade (as listed) | Cut | Dia | SFM | IPT (in) | Review | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel | profiling (side milling) | 1/4" | 600–750 | 0.0014 | ⚠ Profile column: radial width multiplier is printed in a non-extractable font in the PDF; check the PDF before use. ✓ Cross-checked | Lakeshore Carbide |
| Steel | slotting | 1/4" | 475–660 | 0.0012 | ⚠ Slotting depth 1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | Lakeshore Carbide |
| Steel | profiling (side milling) | 5/16" | 600–750 | 0.0017 | ⚠ Profile column: radial width multiplier is printed in a non-extractable font in the PDF; check the PDF before use. ✓ Cross-checked | Lakeshore Carbide |
| Steel | slotting | 5/16" | 475–660 | 0.0013 | ⚠ Slotting depth 1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | Lakeshore Carbide |
| Steel | profiling (side milling) | 3/8" | 600–750 | 0.002 | ⚠ Profile column: radial width multiplier is printed in a non-extractable font in the PDF; check the PDF before use. ✓ Cross-checked | Lakeshore Carbide |
| Steel | slotting | 3/8" | 475–660 | 0.0016 | ⚠ Slotting depth 1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | Lakeshore Carbide |
| Steel | profiling (side milling) | 1/2" | 600–750 | 0.0026 | ⚠ Profile column: radial width multiplier is printed in a non-extractable font in the PDF; check the PDF before use. ✓ Cross-checked | Lakeshore Carbide |
| Steel | slotting | 1/2" | 475–660 | 0.0023 | ⚠ Slotting depth 1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | Lakeshore Carbide |
| Steel | profiling (side milling) | 5/8" | 600–750 | 0.0028 | ⚠ Profile column: radial width multiplier is printed in a non-extractable font in the PDF; check the PDF before use. ✓ Cross-checked | Lakeshore Carbide |
| Steel | slotting | 5/8" | 475–660 | 0.0024 | ⚠ Slotting depth 1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | Lakeshore Carbide |
| Steel | profiling (side milling) | 3/4" | 600–750 | 0.0032 | ⚠ Profile column: radial width multiplier is printed in a non-extractable font in the PDF; check the PDF before use. ✓ Cross-checked | Lakeshore Carbide |
| Steel | slotting | 3/4" | 475–660 | 0.0025 | ⚠ Slotting depth 1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | Lakeshore Carbide |
| Steel | profiling (side milling) | 1" | 600–750 | 0.0038 | ⚠ Profile column: radial width multiplier is printed in a non-extractable font in the PDF; check the PDF before use. ✓ Cross-checked | Lakeshore Carbide |
| Steel | slotting | 1" | 475–660 | 0.0032 | ⚠ Slotting depth 1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | Lakeshore 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) | Cut | Dia | SFM | IPT (in) | Review | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB) | slotting | 1/64" | 80–150 | 2e-05 | Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Medium tensile steels, mild steel forgings (<20 HRC) | slotting | 1/64" | 80–110 | 2e-05 | Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB) | slotting | 1/32" | 80–150 | 7e-05 | Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Medium tensile steels, mild steel forgings (<20 HRC) | slotting | 1/32" | 80–110 | 6e-05 | Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB) | slotting | 3/64" | 80–150 | 0.00014 | Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Medium tensile steels, mild steel forgings (<20 HRC) | slotting | 3/64" | 80–110 | 0.00012 | Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB) | slotting | 1/16" | 80–150 | 0.0002 | Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Medium tensile steels, mild steel forgings (<20 HRC) | slotting | 1/16" | 80–110 | 0.00018 | Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB) | slotting | 5/64" | 80–150 | 0.00028 | Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Medium tensile steels, mild steel forgings (<20 HRC) | slotting | 5/64" | 80–110 | 0.00025 | Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB) | slotting | 3/32" | 80–150 | 0.0004 | Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Medium tensile steels, mild steel forgings (<20 HRC) | slotting | 3/32" | 80–110 | 0.00035 | Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB) | slotting | 7/64" | 80–150 | 0.00047 | Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Medium tensile steels, mild steel forgings (<20 HRC) | slotting | 7/64" | 80–110 | 0.00042 | Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB) | slotting | 1/8" | 80–150 | 0.00056 | Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Medium tensile steels, mild steel forgings (<20 HRC) | slotting | 1/8" | 80–110 | 0.0005 | Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB) | slotting | 9/64" | 80–150 | 0.00067 | Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Medium tensile steels, mild steel forgings (<20 HRC) | slotting | 9/64" | 80–110 | 0.0006 | Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB) | slotting | 5/32" | 80–150 | 0.0008 | Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Medium tensile steels, mild steel forgings (<20 HRC) | slotting | 5/32" | 80–110 | 0.00071 | Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB) | slotting | 11/64" | 80–150 | 0.00095 | Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Medium tensile steels, mild steel forgings (<20 HRC) | slotting | 11/64" | 80–110 | 0.00085 | Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB) | slotting | 3/16" | 80–150 | 0.0011 | Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Medium tensile steels, mild steel forgings (<20 HRC) | slotting | 3/16" | 80–110 | 0.001 | Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB) | slotting | 1/4" | 80–150 | 0.0016 | Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Medium tensile steels, mild steel forgings (<20 HRC) | slotting | 1/4" | 80–110 | 0.0014 | Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB) | slotting | 5/16" | 80–150 | 0.00224 | Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Medium tensile steels, mild steel forgings (<20 HRC) | slotting | 5/16" | 80–110 | 0.002 | Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB) | slotting | 3/8" | 80–150 | 0.00265 | Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Medium tensile steels, mild steel forgings (<20 HRC) | slotting | 3/8" | 80–110 | 0.00236 | Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB) | slotting | 7/16" | 80–150 | 0.00335 | Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Medium tensile steels, mild steel forgings (<20 HRC) | slotting | 7/16" | 80–110 | 0.003 | Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB) | slotting | 1/2" | 80–150 | 0.00375 | Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Medium tensile steels, mild steel forgings (<20 HRC) | slotting | 1/2" | 80–110 | 0.00315 | Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB) | slotting | 9/16" | 80–150 | 0.004 | Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Medium tensile steels, mild steel forgings (<20 HRC) | slotting | 9/16" | 80–110 | 0.00355 | Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB) | slotting | 5/8" | 80–150 | 0.00425 | Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Medium tensile steels, mild steel forgings (<20 HRC) | slotting | 5/8" | 80–110 | 0.00375 | Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB) | slotting | 11/16" | 80–150 | 0.00475 | Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Medium tensile steels, mild steel forgings (<20 HRC) | slotting | 11/16" | 80–110 | 0.004 | Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB) | slotting | 3/4" | 80–150 | 0.00475 | Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Medium tensile steels, mild steel forgings (<20 HRC) | slotting | 3/4" | 80–110 | 0.004 | Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB) | slotting | 13/16" | 80–150 | 0.005 | Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Medium tensile steels, mild steel forgings (<20 HRC) | slotting | 13/16" | 80–110 | 0.004 | Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB) | slotting | 7/8" | 80–150 | 0.0053 | Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Medium tensile steels, mild steel forgings (<20 HRC) | slotting | 7/8" | 80–110 | 0.004 | Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB) | slotting | 15/16" | 80–150 | 0.0056 | Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Medium tensile steels, mild steel forgings (<20 HRC) | slotting | 15/16" | 80–110 | 0.004 | Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB) | slotting | 1" | 80–150 | 0.0056 | Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Medium tensile steels, mild steel forgings (<20 HRC) | slotting | 1" | 80–110 | 0.004 | Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB) | slotting | 1 1/8" | 80–150 | 0.0056 | Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Medium tensile steels, mild steel forgings (<20 HRC) | slotting | 1 1/8" | 80–110 | 0.004 | Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB) | slotting | 1 1/4" | 80–150 | 0.006 | Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Medium tensile steels, mild steel forgings (<20 HRC) | slotting | 1 1/4" | 80–110 | 0.004 | Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB) | slotting | 1 3/8" | 80–150 | 0.006 | Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Medium tensile steels, mild steel forgings (<20 HRC) | slotting | 1 3/8" | 80–110 | 0.004 | Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB) | slotting | 1 1/2" | 80–150 | 0.0063 | Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Medium tensile steels, mild steel forgings (<20 HRC) | slotting | 1 1/2" | 80–110 | 0.004 | Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB) | slotting | 1 5/8" | 80–150 | 0.0063 | Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Medium tensile steels, mild steel forgings (<20 HRC) | slotting | 1 5/8" | 80–110 | 0.004 | Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB) | slotting | 1 3/4" | 80–150 | 0.0063 | Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Medium tensile steels, mild steel forgings (<20 HRC) | slotting | 1 3/4" | 80–110 | 0.004 | Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB) | slotting | 1 7/8" | 80–150 | 0.0063 | Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Medium tensile steels, mild steel forgings (<20 HRC) | slotting | 1 7/8" | 80–110 | 0.004 | Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB) | slotting | 2" | 80–150 | 0.0063 | Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Medium tensile steels, mild steel forgings (<20 HRC) | slotting | 2" | 80–110 | 0.004 | Slotting, axial depth 0.5×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
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) | Cut | Dia | SFM | IPT (in) | Review | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB) | profiling (side milling) | 1/16" | 80–150 | 0.0002 | Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Medium tensile steels, mild steel forgings (<20 HRC) | profiling (side milling) | 1/16" | 80–110 | 0.00018 | Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB) | profiling (side milling) | 5/64" | 80–150 | 0.00028 | Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Medium tensile steels, mild steel forgings (<20 HRC) | profiling (side milling) | 5/64" | 80–110 | 0.00025 | Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB) | profiling (side milling) | 3/32" | 80–150 | 0.0004 | Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Medium tensile steels, mild steel forgings (<20 HRC) | profiling (side milling) | 3/32" | 80–110 | 0.00036 | Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB) | profiling (side milling) | 7/64" | 80–150 | 0.00048 | Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Medium tensile steels, mild steel forgings (<20 HRC) | profiling (side milling) | 7/64" | 80–110 | 0.00043 | Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB) | profiling (side milling) | 1/8" | 80–150 | 0.00056 | Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Medium tensile steels, mild steel forgings (<20 HRC) | profiling (side milling) | 1/8" | 80–110 | 0.0005 | Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB) | profiling (side milling) | 9/64" | 80–150 | 0.00067 | Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Medium tensile steels, mild steel forgings (<20 HRC) | profiling (side milling) | 9/64" | 80–110 | 0.0006 | Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB) | profiling (side milling) | 5/32" | 80–150 | 0.0008 | Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Medium tensile steels, mild steel forgings (<20 HRC) | profiling (side milling) | 5/32" | 80–110 | 0.00071 | Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB) | profiling (side milling) | 11/64" | 80–150 | 0.00095 | Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Medium tensile steels, mild steel forgings (<20 HRC) | profiling (side milling) | 11/64" | 80–110 | 0.00085 | Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB) | profiling (side milling) | 3/16" | 80–150 | 0.0011 | Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Medium tensile steels, mild steel forgings (<20 HRC) | profiling (side milling) | 3/16" | 80–110 | 0.001 | Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB) | profiling (side milling) | 1/4" | 80–150 | 0.0016 | Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Medium tensile steels, mild steel forgings (<20 HRC) | profiling (side milling) | 1/4" | 80–110 | 0.0014 | Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB) | profiling (side milling) | 5/16" | 80–150 | 0.00224 | Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Medium tensile steels, mild steel forgings (<20 HRC) | profiling (side milling) | 5/16" | 80–110 | 0.002 | Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB) | profiling (side milling) | 3/8" | 80–150 | 0.00265 | Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Medium tensile steels, mild steel forgings (<20 HRC) | profiling (side milling) | 3/8" | 80–110 | 0.00236 | Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB) | profiling (side milling) | 7/16" | 80–150 | 0.00335 | Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Medium tensile steels, mild steel forgings (<20 HRC) | profiling (side milling) | 7/16" | 80–110 | 0.003 | Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB) | profiling (side milling) | 1/2" | 80–150 | 0.00375 | Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Medium tensile steels, mild steel forgings (<20 HRC) | profiling (side milling) | 1/2" | 80–110 | 0.00315 | Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB) | profiling (side milling) | 9/16" | 80–150 | 0.004 | Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Medium tensile steels, mild steel forgings (<20 HRC) | profiling (side milling) | 9/16" | 80–110 | 0.00355 | Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB) | profiling (side milling) | 5/8" | 80–150 | 0.00425 | Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Medium tensile steels, mild steel forgings (<20 HRC) | profiling (side milling) | 5/8" | 80–110 | 0.00375 | Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB) | profiling (side milling) | 11/16" | 80–150 | 0.00475 | Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Medium tensile steels, mild steel forgings (<20 HRC) | profiling (side milling) | 11/16" | 80–110 | 0.00375 | Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB) | profiling (side milling) | 3/4" | 80–150 | 0.00475 | Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Medium tensile steels, mild steel forgings (<20 HRC) | profiling (side milling) | 3/4" | 80–110 | 0.00375 | Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB) | profiling (side milling) | 13/16" | 80–150 | 0.005 | Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Medium tensile steels, mild steel forgings (<20 HRC) | profiling (side milling) | 13/16" | 80–110 | 0.00375 | Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB) | profiling (side milling) | 7/8" | 80–150 | 0.0053 | Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Medium tensile steels, mild steel forgings (<20 HRC) | profiling (side milling) | 7/8" | 80–110 | 0.00375 | Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB) | profiling (side milling) | 15/16" | 80–150 | 0.0056 | Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Medium tensile steels, mild steel forgings (<20 HRC) | profiling (side milling) | 15/16" | 80–110 | 0.00375 | Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB) | profiling (side milling) | 1" | 80–150 | 0.0056 | Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Medium tensile steels, mild steel forgings (<20 HRC) | profiling (side milling) | 1" | 80–110 | 0.00375 | Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB) | profiling (side milling) | 1 1/8" | 80–150 | 0.0056 | Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Medium tensile steels, mild steel forgings (<20 HRC) | profiling (side milling) | 1 1/8" | 80–110 | 0.00375 | Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB) | profiling (side milling) | 1 1/4" | 80–150 | 0.006 | Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Medium tensile steels, mild steel forgings (<20 HRC) | profiling (side milling) | 1 1/4" | 80–110 | 0.00375 | Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB) | profiling (side milling) | 1 3/8" | 80–150 | 0.006 | Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Medium tensile steels, mild steel forgings (<20 HRC) | profiling (side milling) | 1 3/8" | 80–110 | 0.00375 | Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB) | profiling (side milling) | 1 1/2" | 80–150 | 0.0063 | Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Medium tensile steels, mild steel forgings (<20 HRC) | profiling (side milling) | 1 1/2" | 80–110 | 0.00375 | Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB) | profiling (side milling) | 1 3/4" | 80–150 | 0.0063 | Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Medium tensile steels, mild steel forgings (<20 HRC) | profiling (side milling) | 1 3/4" | 80–110 | 0.00375 | Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Mild steels, brass, bronze (<145 HB) | profiling (side milling) | 2" | 80–150 | 0.0063 | Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
| Medium tensile steels, mild steel forgings (<20 HRC) | profiling (side milling) | 2" | 80–110 | 0.00375 | Side milling, axial 1.5×D, radial 0.1×D (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | OSG |
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) | Cut | Dia | SFM | IPT (in) | Review | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low alloy steels 10XX, 11XX, 13XX (<32 HRC) | general | 1/8" | 100–400 | 0.0005 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Accupro |
| Low alloy steels 10XX, 11XX, 13XX (<32 HRC) | general | 3/16" | 100–400 | 0.001 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Accupro |
| Low alloy steels 10XX, 11XX, 13XX (<32 HRC) | general | 1/4" | 100–400 | 0.0015 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Accupro |
| Low alloy steels 10XX, 11XX, 13XX (<32 HRC) | general | 3/8" | 100–400 | 0.002 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Accupro |
| Low alloy steels 10XX, 11XX, 13XX (<32 HRC) | general | 1/2" | 100–400 | 0.003 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Accupro |
| Low alloy steels 10XX, 11XX, 13XX (<32 HRC) | general | 5/8" | 100–400 | 0.004 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Accupro |
| Low alloy steels 10XX, 11XX, 13XX (<32 HRC) | general | 3/4" | 100–400 | 0.005 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Accupro |
| Low alloy steels 10XX, 11XX, 13XX (<32 HRC) | general | 1" | 100–400 | 0.006 | – ✓ Cross-checked | Accupro |
Lakeshore Carbide: Carbide Roughers (variable helix): starting speeds and feeds
Tool: Variable-helix carbide rougher (3 flutes at 3/16", 4 flutes 1/4" and up). Facts copied with attribution and link; PDF not re-hosted.
| Grade (as listed) | Cut | Dia | SFM | IPT (in) | Review | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon steel | roughing | 3/16" | 225–550 | 0.0007–0.002 | Strong coolant blast recommended (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | Lakeshore Carbide |
| Carbon steel | roughing | 1/4" | 225–550 | 0.0007–0.002 | Strong coolant blast recommended (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | Lakeshore Carbide |
| Carbon steel | roughing | 5/16" | 225–550 | 0.001–0.0025 | Strong coolant blast recommended (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | Lakeshore Carbide |
| Carbon steel | roughing | 3/8" | 225–550 | 0.0015–0.003 | Strong coolant blast recommended (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | Lakeshore Carbide |
| Carbon steel | roughing | 1/2" | 225–550 | 0.0015–0.0035 | Strong coolant blast recommended (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | Lakeshore Carbide |
| Carbon steel | roughing | 5/8" | 225–550 | 0.002–0.004 | Strong coolant blast recommended (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | Lakeshore Carbide |
| Carbon steel | roughing | 3/4" | 225–550 | 0.002–0.004 | Strong coolant blast recommended (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | Lakeshore Carbide |
| Carbon steel | roughing | 1" | 225–550 | 0.002–0.005 | Strong coolant blast recommended (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | Lakeshore Carbide |
Lakeshore Carbide: Six Flute high-performance profiling mill (AlTiN coated)
Tool: 6-flute AlTiN-coated carbide profiling end mill. Facts copied with attribution and link; PDF not re-hosted.
| Grade (as listed) | Cut | Dia | SFM | IPT (in) | Review | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon steel | profiling (side milling) | 1/4" | 275–750 | 0.003 | Use 5-30% radial depth of cut (Lakeshore tech note). ✓ Cross-checked | Lakeshore Carbide |
| Carbon steel | profiling (side milling) | 3/8" | 275–750 | 0.003 | Use 5-30% radial depth of cut (Lakeshore tech note). ✓ Cross-checked | Lakeshore Carbide |
| Carbon steel | profiling (side milling) | 1/2" | 275–750 | 0.004 | Use 5-30% radial depth of cut (Lakeshore tech note). ✓ Cross-checked | Lakeshore Carbide |
| Carbon steel | profiling (side milling) | 5/8" | 275–750 | 0.005 | Use 5-30% radial depth of cut (Lakeshore tech note). ✓ Cross-checked | Lakeshore Carbide |
| Carbon steel | profiling (side milling) | 3/4" | 275–750 | 0.006 | Use 5-30% radial depth of cut (Lakeshore tech note). ✓ Cross-checked | Lakeshore Carbide |
| Carbon steel | profiling (side milling) | 1" | 275–750 | 0.007 | Use 5-30% radial depth of cut (Lakeshore tech note). ✓ Cross-checked | Lakeshore Carbide |
SGS / Kyocera SGS Precision Tools: Series Z5, Z5CR fractional speed & feed recommendations
Tool: Z-Carb Z5: 5-flute variable-helix carbide end mill (coated). Facts copied with attribution and link; PDF not re-hosted.
| Grade (as listed) | Cut | Dia | SFM | IPT (in) | Review | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon steels: 1018, 1040, 1080, 1090, 10L50, 1140, 1212, 12L15, 1525, 1536 (≤275 HB) | profiling (side milling) | 1/8" | 444–666 | 0.0005 | Profile: Ae ≤0.5×D, Ap ≤1.5×D. SGS nominal 555 SFM (range shown). Ramp ≤5°, do not plunge (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | SGS / Kyocera SGS Precision Tools |
| Carbon steels: 1018, 1040, 1080, 1090, 10L50, 1140, 1212, 12L15, 1525, 1536 (≤275 HB) | profiling (side milling) | 1/4" | 444–666 | 0.0012 | Profile: Ae ≤0.5×D, Ap ≤1.5×D. SGS nominal 555 SFM (range shown). Ramp ≤5°, do not plunge (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | SGS / Kyocera SGS Precision Tools |
| Carbon steels: 1018, 1040, 1080, 1090, 10L50, 1140, 1212, 12L15, 1525, 1536 (≤275 HB) | profiling (side milling) | 3/8" | 444–666 | 0.0023 | Profile: Ae ≤0.5×D, Ap ≤1.5×D. SGS nominal 555 SFM (range shown). Ramp ≤5°, do not plunge (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | SGS / Kyocera SGS Precision Tools |
| Carbon steels: 1018, 1040, 1080, 1090, 10L50, 1140, 1212, 12L15, 1525, 1536 (≤275 HB) | profiling (side milling) | 1/2" | 444–666 | 0.0031 | Profile: Ae ≤0.5×D, Ap ≤1.5×D. SGS nominal 555 SFM (range shown). Ramp ≤5°, do not plunge (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | SGS / Kyocera SGS Precision Tools |
| Carbon steels: 1018, 1040, 1080, 1090, 10L50, 1140, 1212, 12L15, 1525, 1536 (≤275 HB) | profiling (side milling) | 5/8" | 444–666 | 0.0034 | Profile: Ae ≤0.5×D, Ap ≤1.5×D. SGS nominal 555 SFM (range shown). Ramp ≤5°, do not plunge (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | SGS / Kyocera SGS Precision Tools |
| Carbon steels: 1018, 1040, 1080, 1090, 10L50, 1140, 1212, 12L15, 1525, 1536 (≤275 HB) | profiling (side milling) | 3/4" | 444–666 | 0.0037 | Profile: Ae ≤0.5×D, Ap ≤1.5×D. SGS nominal 555 SFM (range shown). Ramp ≤5°, do not plunge (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | SGS / Kyocera SGS Precision Tools |
| Carbon steels: 1018, 1040, 1080, 1090, 10L50, 1140, 1212, 12L15, 1525, 1536 (≤275 HB) | profiling (side milling) | 1" | 444–666 | 0.0043 | Profile: Ae ≤0.5×D, Ap ≤1.5×D. SGS nominal 555 SFM (range shown). Ramp ≤5°, do not plunge (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | SGS / Kyocera SGS Precision Tools |
| Carbon steels: 1018, 1040, 1080, 1090, 10L50, 1140, 1212, 12L15, 1525, 1536 (≤275 HB) | slotting | 1/8" | 352–528 | 0.0005 | Slot: Ae 1×D, Ap ≤1×D. SGS nominal 440 SFM (range shown). Ramp ≤5°, do not plunge (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | SGS / Kyocera SGS Precision Tools |
| Carbon steels: 1018, 1040, 1080, 1090, 10L50, 1140, 1212, 12L15, 1525, 1536 (≤275 HB) | slotting | 1/4" | 352–528 | 0.0012 | Slot: Ae 1×D, Ap ≤1×D. SGS nominal 440 SFM (range shown). Ramp ≤5°, do not plunge (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | SGS / Kyocera SGS Precision Tools |
| Carbon steels: 1018, 1040, 1080, 1090, 10L50, 1140, 1212, 12L15, 1525, 1536 (≤275 HB) | slotting | 3/8" | 352–528 | 0.0023 | Slot: Ae 1×D, Ap ≤1×D. SGS nominal 440 SFM (range shown). Ramp ≤5°, do not plunge (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | SGS / Kyocera SGS Precision Tools |
| Carbon steels: 1018, 1040, 1080, 1090, 10L50, 1140, 1212, 12L15, 1525, 1536 (≤275 HB) | slotting | 1/2" | 352–528 | 0.0031 | Slot: Ae 1×D, Ap ≤1×D. SGS nominal 440 SFM (range shown). Ramp ≤5°, do not plunge (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | SGS / Kyocera SGS Precision Tools |
| Carbon steels: 1018, 1040, 1080, 1090, 10L50, 1140, 1212, 12L15, 1525, 1536 (≤275 HB) | slotting | 5/8" | 352–528 | 0.0034 | Slot: Ae 1×D, Ap ≤1×D. SGS nominal 440 SFM (range shown). Ramp ≤5°, do not plunge (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | SGS / Kyocera SGS Precision Tools |
| Carbon steels: 1018, 1040, 1080, 1090, 10L50, 1140, 1212, 12L15, 1525, 1536 (≤275 HB) | slotting | 3/4" | 352–528 | 0.0037 | Slot: Ae 1×D, Ap ≤1×D. SGS nominal 440 SFM (range shown). Ramp ≤5°, do not plunge (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | SGS / Kyocera SGS Precision Tools |
| Carbon steels: 1018, 1040, 1080, 1090, 10L50, 1140, 1212, 12L15, 1525, 1536 (≤275 HB) | slotting | 1" | 352–528 | 0.0043 | Slot: Ae 1×D, Ap ≤1×D. SGS nominal 440 SFM (range shown). Ramp ≤5°, do not plunge (as printed). ✓ Cross-checked | SGS / Kyocera SGS Precision Tools |
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) | Cut | Dia | SFM | IPT (in) | Review | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unalloyed steel (P1.2, 190 HB) | slotting | 1/4" | 475 | 0.0012 | Slot: ae 1.0×D, ap 0.5×D (as printed). Feed code F01. ✓ Cross-checked | Sandvik Coromant |
| Unalloyed steel (P1.2, 190 HB) | slotting | 3/8" | 475 | 0.0017 | Slot: ae 1.0×D, ap 0.5×D (as printed). Feed code F01. ✓ Cross-checked | Sandvik Coromant |
| Unalloyed steel (P1.2, 190 HB) | slotting | 1/2" | 475 | 0.0022 | Slot: ae 1.0×D, ap 0.5×D (as printed). Feed code F01. ✓ Cross-checked | Sandvik Coromant |
| Unalloyed steel (P1.2, 190 HB) | slotting | 5/8" | 475 | 0.0028 | Slot: ae 1.0×D, ap 0.5×D (as printed). Feed code F01. ✓ Cross-checked | Sandvik Coromant |
| Unalloyed steel (P1.2, 190 HB) | slotting | 3/4" | 475 | 0.0033 | Slot: ae 1.0×D, ap 0.5×D (as printed). Feed code F01. ✓ Cross-checked | Sandvik Coromant |
| Unalloyed steel (P1.2, 190 HB) | slotting | 1" | 475 | 0.0043 | Slot: ae 1.0×D, ap 0.5×D (as printed). Feed code F01. ✓ Cross-checked | Sandvik Coromant |
| Unalloyed steel (P1.2, 190 HB) | profiling (side milling) | 1/4" | 574 | 0.0018 | Side milling: ae 0.5×D, ap 1.0×D (as printed). Feed code F04. ✓ Cross-checked | Sandvik Coromant |
| Unalloyed steel (P1.2, 190 HB) | profiling (side milling) | 3/8" | 574 | 0.0024 | Side milling: ae 0.5×D, ap 1.0×D (as printed). Feed code F04. ✓ Cross-checked | Sandvik Coromant |
| Unalloyed steel (P1.2, 190 HB) | profiling (side milling) | 1/2" | 574 | 0.003 | Side milling: ae 0.5×D, ap 1.0×D (as printed). Feed code F04. ✓ Cross-checked | Sandvik Coromant |
| Unalloyed steel (P1.2, 190 HB) | profiling (side milling) | 5/8" | 574 | 0.0035 | Side milling: ae 0.5×D, ap 1.0×D (as printed). Feed code F04. ✓ Cross-checked | Sandvik Coromant |
| Unalloyed steel (P1.2, 190 HB) | profiling (side milling) | 3/4" | 574 | 0.0041 | Side milling: ae 0.5×D, ap 1.0×D (as printed). Feed code F04. ✓ Cross-checked | Sandvik Coromant |
| Unalloyed steel (P1.2, 190 HB) | profiling (side milling) | 1" | 574 | 0.0053 | Side milling: ae 0.5×D, ap 1.0×D (as printed). Feed code F04. ✓ Cross-checked | Sandvik Coromant |
| Unalloyed steel (P1.2, 190 HB) | profiling (side milling) | 1/4" | 951 | 0.0022 | Light side milling: ae 0.1×D, ap 1.5×D (as printed). Feed code F06. ✓ Cross-checked | Sandvik Coromant |
| Unalloyed steel (P1.2, 190 HB) | profiling (side milling) | 3/8" | 951 | 0.003 | Light side milling: ae 0.1×D, ap 1.5×D (as printed). Feed code F06. ✓ Cross-checked | Sandvik Coromant |
| Unalloyed steel (P1.2, 190 HB) | profiling (side milling) | 1/2" | 951 | 0.0038 | Light side milling: ae 0.1×D, ap 1.5×D (as printed). Feed code F06. ✓ Cross-checked | Sandvik Coromant |
| Unalloyed steel (P1.2, 190 HB) | profiling (side milling) | 5/8" | 951 | 0.0047 | Light side milling: ae 0.1×D, ap 1.5×D (as printed). Feed code F06. ✓ Cross-checked | Sandvik Coromant |
| Unalloyed steel (P1.2, 190 HB) | profiling (side milling) | 3/4" | 951 | 0.0055 | Light side milling: ae 0.1×D, ap 1.5×D (as printed). Feed code F06. ✓ Cross-checked | Sandvik Coromant |
| Unalloyed steel (P1.2, 190 HB) | profiling (side milling) | 1" | 951 | 0.0071 | Light side milling: ae 0.1×D, ap 1.5×D (as printed). Feed code F06. ✓ Cross-checked | Sandvik Coromant |
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