Optimized Tool Path 5/8" Low Carbon Steel Long

5/8" Diameter Low Carbon 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 Low Carbon Steels like 1018, 12L14 or A36:

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 600
RPM 3,667
CLPT .004"
IPM 73.34
Metal Removal Rate 9.16

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