3/8" Diameter Low Carbon Steel Regular (3XD-5XD): 1" 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 Low Carbon Steels like 1018, 12L14 or A36:
3/8" Diameter x 3/4" Length of Cut x 5 Flute Alcrona Pro Coated Variable Pitch End Mill
3/8" Diameter x 7/8" Length of Cut x 5 Flute Alcrona Pro Coated Variable Pitch End Mill
3/8" Diameter x 1" Length of Cut x 5 Flute Alcrona Pro Coated Variable Pitch End Mill
| Axial DOC |
1" and Below |
| Radial DOC |
.035" |
| SFM |
600 |
| RPM |
6,112 |
| CLPT |
.006" |
| IPM |
183 |
| Metal Removal Rate |
6.41 |
*Do not use these Speeds/Feeds if you are not running an Optimized Tool Path
