RECOMMENDED CUTTING CONDITIONS FOR SRFT BALL-NOSE INSERTS Cutting Speed Feed per Tooth Depth of Cut Work Material Hardness Insert Grades vc fz ap (SFM) (IPT) (inch) P Mild Steel 180 HB EP6120 655 (260 ─ 985) .008 (.004─.012) < 0.05DC EP6120 655 (260 ─985) .008 (.004─.012) < 0.05DC 180 ─ 280HB Carbon SteelAlloy Steel VP15TF 655 (260 ─985) .008 (.004─.012) < 0.05DC 280 ─ 350HB EP6120 655 (260 ─985) .008 (.004─.012) < 0.05DC EP6120 490 (260 ─655) .008 (.004─.012) < 0.05DC Pre-hardened Steel 35─ 45HRC VP15TF 490 (260 ─655) .008 (.004─.012) < 0.05DC EP6120 490 (260 ─655) .008 (.004─.012) < 0.05DC Alloy Tool Steel 350HB VP15TF 490 (260 ─655) .008 (.004─.012) < 0.05DC K Gray Cast Iron 350MPa MP8010 820 (260 ─1475) .008 (.004─.012) < 0.05DC 450MPa MP8010 655 (260 ─985) .008 (.004─.012) < 0.05DC Ductile Cast Iron 800MPa MP8010 655 (260 ─985) .008 (.004─.012) < 0.05DC N Copper,Copper Alloy EP6120 655 (260 ─985) .008 (.004─.012) < 0.05DC H 45 ─55HRC MP8010 330 (195 ─395) .008 (.004─.012) < 0.05DC Hardened Steel 55─ 65HRC MP8010 260 (195 ─395) .008 (.004─.012) < 0.01DC Note 1) The values above are for average machining conditions. The optimum values can change slightly according to the condition and rigidity of the machine and work holding. Adjust the values accordingly. Note 2) For end mills with a carbide shank, up to 20% higher cutting conditions are possible. Note 3) Please note the following when machining hardened steel with MP8010. • Please shorten the overhang length as much as possible. • Use with carbide shank recommended. • Take special care with the depth of cut to prevent fracture. L L271 INDEXABLE MILLING