Inches / Minute in Aluminum

[rcazwillis]

I have a HF 12 speed Mill/Drill. When milling aluminum, how fast do I turn the end mill and how many inches per minute to move?

Thanks in advance.

[HuFlungDung]

What diameter tool, what kind of tool (High speed steel or carbide), how many cutting flutes on the tool (2,3 or 4)?

[Ken_Shea]

When ever someone asks about speeds and feeds ( and I see the post)I mention this software by Michael Rainey, which has been so useful to me and others, it has a lot of other useful specs as well as end mills, presently free but a Pro version is in Beta. ME Consultant

http://www.mrainey.freeservers.com/

[rcazwillis]

Originally Posted by Ken_Shea ME Consultant http://www.mrainey.freeservers.com/

That is exactly what I need. Unfortunately, the download does not work. Does anyone know of an alternate site?

EDIT: Found it searching other locations. Same download site, but the download link worked.

Thanks.

[Ken_Shea]

Just tried it, works for me.

[rcazwillis]

Originally Posted by Ken_Shea Just tried it, works for me.

It works now for me also.

[JavaDog]

Wow, that software is great. Thanks Ken, that helps me quite a bit too!

[Ken_Shea]

It is extremely helpful isn't it, hope you upgrade to the PRO when it is available, this will help him help us even more

I really like the spot drill, just select the included angle, desired finished raidius and it calculates the needed depth of cut.

PS:
I have zero connections with Michael Rainey other then using and recommending his software.