Table of Speeds and Feeds University of Southern Indiana
Feeds and Speeds for End Milling using High Speed Steel* tooling. *Multiply the listed speeds by a factor of 2 when using carbide tooling. Feedrate (in/tooth) Cutting Speed (ft/min) End Mill Diameter (in) Material 1/4 1 Roughing Finishing Aluminum 600 800 Bronze, medium 250 300 Bronze, hard 125 150 Cast Iron, soft 60 80 Cast .