| Fractional & Metric    Speed & Feed Recommendations Ap Series Ae Ae Diameter (D1) S-Carb APF Vc (inch) Fractional Ae x D1 Ap x D1 (sfm) 1/2 3/4 Profile 2625 RPM 20055 13370 ≤ 0.1 ≤ 2.5 (2100-3150) Fz 0.0030 0.0050 ALUMINUM ALLOYS Feed (IPM) 241 267 N 2024, 5052, 5086, 6061, 6063, 2625 RPM 20055 13370 7075 Profile ≤ 0.1 ≤4 (2100-3150) Fz 0.0020 0.0040 Feed (IPM) 160 214 Profile 1970 RPM 15051 10034 ≤ 0.1 ≤ 2.5 (1576-2364) Fz 0.0030 0.0050 ALUMINUM ALLOYS Feed (IPM) 181 201 N (LITHIUM)* 2090, 2091, 2099, 2195, 2199, 1970 RPM 15051 10034 2297, 8090 Profile ≤ 0.1 ≤4 (1576-2364) Fz 0.0020 0.0040 Feed (IPM) 120 161 Note: •  surface speed is dependent on machine spindle & fixturing* •  balancing is recommended at ultra high surface speeds •  tool life may be reduced when machining Lithium Alloys •  rpm = sfm x 3.82 / D1 •  ipm = (inch / flute) x number of flutes x rpm •  maximum recommended depths shown •  reduce speed and feed for materials harder than listed Tool Wizard •  finish cuts typically require reduced feed and cutting depths of 0.02 x D1 maximum •  ramp angle = 6˚ (feed rate = 30%) CALCULATE APPLICATION PARAMETERS •  maximum ramp depth = .25 x D1 •  plunging not recommended www.sgstool.com •  refer to the SGS Tool Wizard for complete technical information (www.sgstool.com) Ap Series Ae Ae Diameter (D1) S-Carb APF Vc (mm) Metric Ae x D1 Ap x D1 (m/min) 6 8 10 12 16 20 25 Profile 800 RPM 42440 31830 25464 21220 15915 12732 10186 ≤ 0.1 ≤ 2.5 (640-960) Fz 0.050 0.055 0.060 0.070 0.100 0.140 0.170 ALUMINUM ALLOYS Feed (mm/min) 8488 7003 6111 5942 6366 7130 6926 N 2024, 5052, 5086, 6061, 6063, 800 RPM 42440 31830 25464 21220 15915 12732 10186 7075 Profile ≤ 0.1 ≤4 (640-960) Fz 0.040 0.045 0.050 0.050 0.070 0.100 0.120 Feed (mm/min) 6790 5729 5093 4244 4456 5093 4889 Profile 600 RPM 31830 23873 19098 15915 11936 9549 7639 ≤ 0.1 ≤ 2.5 (480-720) Fz 0.050 0.055 0.060 0.070 0.100 0.140 0.170 ALUMINUM ALLOYS Feed (mm/min) 6366 5252 4584 4456 4774 5347 5195 N (LITHIUM)* 2090, 2091, 2099, 2195, 2199, 600 RPM 31830 23873 19098 15915 11936 9549 7639 2297, 8090 Profile ≤ 0.1 ≤4 (480-720) Fz 0.040 0.045 0.050 0.050 0.070 0.100 0.120 Feed (mm/min) 5093 4297 3820 3183 3342 3820 3667 Note: •  surface speed is dependent on machine spindle & fixturing* •  balancing is recommended at ultra high surface speeds •  tool life may be reduced when machining Lithium Alloys •  rpm = (1000 x m/min) / (3.14 x D1) •  mm/min = (mm / flute) x rpm •  maximum recommended depths shown •  reduce speed and feed for materials harder than listed Tool Wizard •  finish cuts typically require reduced feed and cutting depths of 0.02 x D1 maximum •  ramp angle = 6˚ (feed rate = 30%) •  maximum ramp depth = .25 x D1 CALCULATE APPLICATION PARAMETERS •  plunging not recommended •  refer to the SGS Tool Wizard for complete technical information (www.sgstool.com) www.sgstool.com www.sgstool.com 7