| Fractional & Metric Speed & Feed Recommendations Ap Series Ae Ae Diameter (D1) S-Carb APR Vc (inch) Fractional Ae x D1 Ap x D1 (sfm) 3/4 1 Slot <40hp 3280 RPM 16706 12530 1 ≤1 (2624-3936) Fz 0.0060 0.0070 Feed (IPM) 301 263 ALUMINUM ALLOYS Slot >67hp 4920 RPM 25059 18794 N 2024, 5052, 5086, 6061, 6063, 1 ≤1 Fz 0.0090 0.0110 7075 (3936-5904) Feed (IPM) 677 620 Profile 6560 RPM 33412 25059 ≤ 0.5 ≤ 1.5 (5248-7872) Fz 0.0090 0.0110 Feed (IPM) 902 827 Slot <40hp 2620 RPM 13345 10008 1 ≤1 (2096-3144) Fz 0.0060 0.0070 Feed (IPM) 240 210 ALUMINUM ALLOYS Slot >67hp 3940 RPM 20068 15051 N (LITHIUM)* 1 ≤1 Fz 0.0090 0.0110 2090, 2091, 2099, 2195, 2199, (3152-4728) 2297, 8090 Feed (IPM) 542 497 Profile 4920 RPM 25059 18794 ≤ 0.5 ≤ 1.5 (3936-5904) Fz 0.0090 0.0110 Feed (IPM) 677 620 Note: • maximum recommended depths shown • surface speed is dependent on machine spindle & fixturing* • reduce speed and feed for materials harder than listed • balancing is recommended at ultra high surface speeds • ramp angle = 15˚ (feed rate = 30%) • tool life may be reduced when machining Lithium Alloys • maximum ramp depth = 1 x D1 • rpm = sfm x 3.82 / D1 • plunge depth = 1 x D1 (feed rate = 30%) • ipm = (inch / flute) x number of flutes x rpm • refer to the SGS Tool Wizard for complete technical information (www.sgstool.com) Ap Series Ae Ae Diameter (D1) S-Carb APR Vc (mm) Metric Ae x D1 Ap x D1 (m/min) 12 16 20 25 Slot <30 kW 1000 RPM 26525 19894 15915 12732 1 1 (800-1200) Fz 0.080 0.110 0.150 0.180 Feed (mm/min) 6366 6565 7162 6875 ALUMINUM ALLOYS Slot >50kW 1500 RPM 39788 29841 23873 19098 N 2024, 5052, 5086, 6061, 6063, 1 ≤1 Fz 0.120 0.160 0.220 0.270 7075 (1200-1800) Feed (mm/min) 14324 14324 15756 15469 Profile 2000 RPM 53050 39788 31830 25464 ≤ 0.5 ≤ 1.5 (1600-2400) Fz 0.120 0.160 0.220 0.270 Feed (mm/min) 19098 19098 21008 20626 Slot <30 kW 800 RPM 21220 15915 12732 10186 1 ≤1 (640-960) Fz 0.080 0.110 0.150 0.180 Feed (mm/min) 5093 5252 5729 5500 ALUMINUM ALLOYS Slot >50kW 1200 RPM 31830 23873 19098 15278 N (LITHIUM)* 1 ≤1 Fz 0.120 0.160 0.220 0.270 2090, 2091, 2099, 2195, 2199, (960-1440) 2297, 8090 Feed (mm/min) 11459 11459 12605 12375 Profile 1500 RPM 39788 29841 23873 19098 ≤ 0.5 ≤ 1.5 (1200-1800) Fz 0.120 0.160 0.220 0.270 Feed (mm/min) 14324 14324 15756 15469 Note: • maximum recommended depths shown • surface speed is dependent on machine spindle & fixturing* • reduce speed and feed for materials harder than listed • balancing is recommended at ultra high surface speeds • ramp angle = 15˚ (feed rate = 30%) • tool life may be reduced when machining Lithium Alloys • maximum ramp depth = 1 x D1 • rpm = (1000 x m/min) / (3.14 x D1) • plunge depth = 1 x D1 (feed rate = 30%) • mm/min = (mm / flute) x rpm • refer to the SGS Tool Wizard for complete technical information (www.sgstool.com) 6 www.sgstool.com