Machining Stainless

[Circuit 1]

I need some advice on machining stainless 304 and how different is 316. I'll admit I know nothing about machining it.
I have a Haas VF3 and all I have ever machined is aluminum.
My questions are, of course about everything.
1 - How many flutes for tooling and what coatings.? I have a good machining calculator so I think I'll be okay on speeds and feeds.
2 - What kind of depth an radial cuts should be taken? (% of tool dia.)
3 - I know work hardening is an issue, so how to prevent that?
4 - How much stock should be left to allow for a finish pass?
5 - And should coolant be used? I use Hangstefer C-500 CF in my machine.
Any input or advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!

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[The Wolf!]

depending on what you are trying to accomplish. indexable tooling seems to work best for me. then finishing with 5 flute endmills