Feeds and Speeds FAQ

[revwarguy]

Has anyone put together a FAQ or list of threads, that address what kind of bits/end mills, and associated speeds and feeds for a given material, like MDF, plywood, oak, polycarbonate, acrylic, aluminum, etc.?

I am sure there is a variance of opinion, but still it would be most helpful to hear from what others have used that worked (or didn't work!) unless the speed was X, the bit was Y, the feed rate was A, etc.

At least, it might provide a nice starting point of reference for someone who is trying a new material for the first time.

Does this info exist anywhere?

Thanks,

[finishlinewrx]

http://www.denford.ltd.uk/index.php?...d=88&Itemid=51

[BobF]

https://www.onsrud.com/xdoc/FeedSpeeds

[cdndave]

I love this board, just as I'm about to start my build, last pieces arrived yesterday, the boards starts to anticipate my next needs (feedrates)

Thanks!

Dave

[revwarguy]

Thanks to finishlinewrx and BobF for their links, they already came in handy.

[finishlinewrx]

Found this looking at my weekly travers flyer
www.travers.com item 57-013-000 64.99

Couldnt get it to give a direct link.
just search for # listed and look at more info(pdf)

Material Directory, Spindle Speed, Chip Load & Feed Rate Calculator

BENEFITS:
• No more mathematical computations.
• Increase tool life and productivity.
• Decrease breaking and burning up of expensive
cutting tools.
• Eliminate the hassle of calculating proper RPM's
for optimum tool life.
• Tap drill sizes in english & metric, coarse & fine,
and surface foot & surface meter calculations.
TECHNICAL DATA:
Simply select the following and the
recommended RPM and feed rate
are automatically displayed:
• Material to be machined.
• Operation to be performed.
• Tool diameter to be used.
• Number of cutting tips.