1/2" Diameter 300 Series Stainless Regular (3XD-5XD): 1-5/8" LOC and Below. Here are the recommended End Mills as well as Speeds and Feeds for the Optimized Tool Path (like a VoluMill, DynamicMill or iMachining) in 303, 304 & 316 Stainless Steel (we based it off 316 so you can increase your SFM to 400 for 303):
1/2" Diameter x 1-1/2" Length of Cut x 5 Flute Alcrona Pro Coated Variable Pitch End Mill
1/2" Diameter x 1-5/8" Length of Cut x 5 Flute Alcrona Pro Coated Variable Pitch End Mill
| Axial DOC |
1-5/8" and Below |
| Radial DOC |
.035" |
| SFM |
350 |
| RPM |
2,674 |
| CLPT |
.004" |
| IPM |
53.5 |
| Metal Removal Rate |
3.04 |
*Do not use these Speeds/Feeds if you are not running an Optimized Tool Path
