Optimized Tool Path 1/4" Alloy Steel Stub

1/4" Diameter Alloy Steel Stub (1.5XD-2XD): 1/2" 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 Alloy Steels like 4140,4340 or 8620:

1/4" Diameter x 3/8" Length of Cut x 5 Flute Alcrona Pro Coated Variable Pitch End Mill

1/4" Diameter x 1/2" Length of Cut x 5 Flute Alcrona Pro Coated Variable Pitch End Mill

Axial DOC 1/2" and Below
Radial DOC .030"
SFM 500
RPM 7,640
CLPT .0045"
IPM 171.9
Metal Removal Rate 2.57

 *Do not use these Speeds/Feeds if you are not running an Optimized Tool Path