5/8" Diameter Alloy Steel Long (6XD-8XD): 2-1/2" 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:
5/8" Diameter x 2-1/2" Length of Cut x 5 Flute Alcrona Pro Coated Variable Pitch End Mill
5/8" Diameter x 2-1/8" Length of Cut x 5 Flute Alcrona Pro Coated Variable Pitch End Mill
5/8" Diameter x 2" Length of Cut x 5 Flute Alcrona Pro Coated Variable Pitch End Mill
5/8" Diameter x 1-5/8" Length of Cut x 5 Flute Alcrona Pro Coated Variable Pitch End Mill
| Axial DOC |
2-1/2" and Below |
| Radial DOC |
.050" |
| SFM |
500 |
| RPM |
3,056 |
| CLPT |
.004" |
| IPM |
61.12 |
| Metal Removal Rate |
7.64 |
*Do not use these Speeds/Feeds if you are not running an Optimized Tool Path
