5/8" Diameter Alloy Steel 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 Alloy Steels like 4140, 4340 or 8620:

5/8" Diameter x 1-1/2" 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 | 1-5/8" and Below |
| Radial DOC | .060" |
| SFM | 500 |
| RPM | 2,546 |
| CLPT | .008" |
| IPM | 101.84 |
| Metal Removal Rate | 16.54 |
*Do not use these Speeds/Feeds if you are not running an Optimized Tool Path
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