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    speed and feed (aluminum)

    Hey guy's,

    I've got a large aluminum plate on the way which i intend to use as a drill fixture plate.i simply want to remove about .020 from the top surface to insure it is 100% square to spindle for a project i have to do.

    being a total newb i have been reading about speed/feed rates and get alot of mixed opinions.so what speed and feed should i run my 2" carbide indexable end mill at to get the smoothest finish possible?

  2. #2
    Hey balibalistic,
    You can use these calculators for speeds and feeds with the indexable endmill too.
    This article explains the formulas.
    These charts break it down.
    Looks like 1500 rpm @ 18 IPM if it's a 4 tooth endmill gives the recommended .003 chip load per tooth.
    Increase the rpm and you can increase the feedrate.
    Hoss
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