FPM & Feed Rates for RWP Carbide Dovetail Cutters
(Important Note: All speeds listed below are in inches per tooth)
| Workpiece Material | FPM Cutting Speed | 1/4" Dia | 3/8" Dia | 1/2" Dia | 3/4" Dia | 1.00" Dia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum | 1600-2000 | .0025 | .0045 | .006 | .0075 | .0095 |
| Gray Cast Iron | 490-590 | 0.0008 | 0.0012 | 0.0018 | 0.0024 | 0.0032 |
| Soft Steels > 35Rc | 295-390 | 0.0008 | 0.0012 | 0.0018 | 0.0024 | 0.0032 |
| Alloy steels 4130-4340 | 250-450 | 0.0016 | 0.0025 | 0.0031 | 0.0037 | 0.0043 |
| Tool Steels A2, D2, S7 | 150-300 | 0.0014 | 0.0020 | 0.0025 | 0.0032 | 0.0039 |
| Die Steels P20, H13 | 250-450 | 0.0016 | 0.0025 | 0.0031 | 0.0037 | 0.0043 |
| SS 303 | 290-375 | 0.0008 | 0.0012 | 0.0018 | 0.0024 | 0.0030 |
| SS 304, Invar, Kovar | 230-280 | 0.0007 | 0.0011 | 0.0017 | 0.0023 | 0.0030 |
| SS 304L, 316L, 13-8Ph, etc. | 295-360 | 0.0006 | 0.0010 | 0.0016 | 0.0022 | 0.0028 |
| Titanium 6AlV4, 6-2222 | 160-230 | 0.0006 | 0.0011 | 0.0014 | 0.0022 | 0.0030 |
| High Temperature Alloys 718 Inconel, A286, Haynes | 80-120 | 0.0006 | 0.0011 | 0.0014 | 0.0022 | 0.0030 |
Notice: We have provided the manufacturer's recommended Speeds & Feeds Guidelines for our Raptor Dovetail Cutters. Raptor suggests that machinists consider their experience, their machining style (conservative or aggressive) as well as the type of machine being used, the material type being cut, and then make necessary adjustments using their best judgement taking into consideration all of the variables in the machining process.