CONTOUR MILLING OPERATING GUIDELINES Grades Series 5E6, 15E1 OPERATING GUIDELINES: IN2 5 0 IN2 5 0 5S 00 04 01 03 Brinell Feed per Insert IN0 IN2 IN2 Material Hardness SFM CC/CC1/CC2 CP PH/PH2 Coolant Aluminum 6061 T-6, 7075 T-6 - 1600-3300 - .007-.012 - 1 Yes Gray 500-800 Cast Iron 150-250 .007-.010 - .015-.039 2 1 No Nodular 450-800 Low Carbon 1018-8620 150-250 500-700 .007-.012 - .015-.039 1 3 2 High Carbon F-6180 250-400 Steel No Alloyed Steel 4140 150-300 450-500 .007-.010 - .015-.039 1 3 2 3 Tool Steel P20-H13 up to 300 300 Series, 304, 316 Stainless Steel 400 Series, 15-5 PH, 17-4 PH up to 320 250-500 .006-.010 - .011-.023 2 3 1 Yes 13-8 PH Nickel Alloys Inconel 600, 706, 718, 903, Hastelloy - 50-250 .006-.010 - .011-.023 2 3 1 Yes Titanium 6AL-4V - 50-250 .006-.010 - .009-.015 2 1 Yes Recommended Starting Ranges The success of any cutter application is a function of many variables. Our initial preference of grade is based on applying a more tough grade. 378