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ProfitMilling Recommended Starting Speeds and Feeds

ProfitMilling is a high-speed roughing strategy that lets you take a significantly deeper depth-of-
cut (DOC) and run at a significantly faster feed rate. Rather than controlling just one parameter,
ProfitMilling monitors several vital cutting and machine characteristics. The ProfitMilling tool
path manages chip load and side-cutter force in the calculation of tool path while keeping the
engagement angle and material removal rate within a specific range. It also incorporates dynamic
feed rate changes throughout the tool path and takes advantage of tool path optimization for
specific machine capabilities. Starting recommendations are provided below.

PROFITMILLING - SPEEDS AND FEEDS

Note: Feed rate factor is a factor that works with all tool diameters and units. Simply multiply a given tool diameter by
the Feed Rate Factor to calculate your starting feed per tooth.

Carbon steels:
Surface Speed = 305 m/min
Engagement Angle = 37,81 Degree
Feed Rate Factor = 0,012
DOC ≤ 2 x Ø
High pressure cooling = Air*
Example: End Mill 10mm with 5 Flutes
10mm*0,012 = 0,12mm (0,12 = mm/Tooth)
Engagement Angle = 37,81° »
Step over = 1,05mm

300series stainless steels:

Surface Speed = 260 m/min
Engagement Angle = 37,81 Degree
Feed Rate Factor = 0,0098
DOC ≤ 2 x Ø
High pressure cooling = Air*
Example: End Mill 10mm with 4 Flutes
10mm*0,0098 = 0,098mm (0,098 = mm/Tooth)
Engagement Angle = 37,81° »
Step over = 1,05mm

Aluminum:
Surface Speed = 762 m/min
Engagement Angle = 78,46 Degree
Feed Rate Factor = 0,015
DOC ≤ 2 x Ø
High pressure cooling = Flood*
Example: End Mill 10mm with 2 Flutes
10mm*0,015 = 0,15mm (0,15 = mm/Tooth)
Engagement Angle = 78,46° »
Step over = 4mm

Steel Alloy:
Surface Speed = 260 m/min
Engagement Angle = 30,68 Degree
Feed Rate Factor = 0,0084
DOC ≤ 2 x Ø
High pressure cooling = Air*
Example: End Mill 10mm with 5 Flutes
10mm*0,0084 = 0,084mm (0,084 = mm/Tooth)
Engagement Angle = 30,68° »
Step over = 0,7mm

Note: All starting recommendations stated here are for use with rigid fixture setups and high performance tooling.
Tool hang out is recommended to be 3.5x tool Ø or less.
* denotes a recommendation

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Titanium Alloy:
Surface Speed = 117m/min
Engagement Angle = 30,68 Degree
Feed Rate Factor = 0,0112
DOC ≤ 2 x Ø
High pressure cooling = Flood*
Example: End Mill 10mm with 5 Flutes
10mm*0,0112 = 0,112mm (0,112 = mm/Tooth)
Engagement Angle = 30,68° »
Step over = 0,7mm

PROFITMILLING - SPEEDS AND FEEDS

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