Series 29M Metric Speed & Feed Recommendations Diameter (D1) mm Material Vc Classification Ae x D1 Ap x D1 (m / min) 3 6 8 10 Slot RPM 12722 6361 4771 3817 1 ≤1 120 Fr 0.061 0.122 0.163 0.203 (96-164) Feed (mm/min) 776 776 776 776 CFRP, AFRP Profile RPM 15903 7951 5963 4771 (Carbon Fiber, ≤ 0.5 ≤ 1.5 150 Fr 0.061 0.122 0.163 0.203 Aramid Fiber) (120-180) Feed (mm/min) 970 970 970 970 HSM RPM 26504 13252 9939 7951 ≤ 0.05 ≤2 250 Fr 0.140 0.280 0.373 0.467 (200-300) Feed (mm/min) 3710 3710 3710 3710 Slot RPM 10602 5301 3976 3181 1 ≤1 100 Fr 0.061 0.122 0.162 0.203 (80-120) Feed (mm/min) 646 646 646 646 Profile RPM 12722 6361 4771 3817 GFRP ≤ 0.5 ≤ 1.5 120 Fr 0.061 0.122 0.163 0.203 (Fiberglass) (96-164) Feed (mm/min) 776 776 776 776 HSM RPM 21203 10602 7951 6361 ≤ 0.05 ≤2 200 Fr 0.140 0.280 0.374 0.467 (160-240) Feed (mm/min) 2970 2970 2970 2970 Slot RPM 15372 7686 5765 4612 1 ≤1 145 Fr 0.095 0.190 0.253 0.317 (116-174) Feed (mm/min) 1460 1460 1460 1460 Profile RPM 19613 9807 7355 5884 Carbon, ≤ 0.5 ≤ 1.5 185 Fr 0.095 0.190 0.253 0.317 Graphite (148-222) Feed (mm/min) 1863 1863 1863 1863 HSM RPM 31805 15903 11927 9542 ≤ 0.05 ≤2 300 Fr 0.219 0.437 0.583 0.729 (240-360) Feed (mm/min) 6957 6957 6957 6957 Slot RPM 25974 12987 9740 7792 1 ≤1 245 Fr 0.037 0.075 0.100 0.125 (196-294) Feed (mm/min) 974 974 974 974 Profile RPM 32335 16168 12126 9701 Plastics ≤ 0.5 ≤ 1.5 305 Fz 0.038 0.075 0.100 0.125 (244-366) Feed (mm/min) 1213 1213 1213 1213 HSM RPM 53538 26769 20077 16062 ≤ 0.05 ≤2 505 Fr 0.088 0.175 0.233 0.292 (404-606) Feed (mm/min) 4685 4685 4685 4685 rpm = (1000 x m / min) / (3.14 x D1) Reduce speed when overheating causes Rates shown are for use without coolant; Refer to the SGS Tool Wizard for complete mm / min = (mm / revolution) x rpm melting or damage to resin rates may be increased with coolant technical information (www.sgstool.com) HSM (high speed machining) Reduce feed if delamination or fraying occur Dust collection is vital when machining dry Adjust parameters based on resin type and Finish cuts typically required reduced feed Diamond coating will increase tool life in fiber structure and cutting depths graphite and composite materials 6 www.sgstool.com