OPERATING GUIDELINES -T-SLOTTER (18T) OPERATING GUIDELINES Workpiece Material Full Slot Side Cut Cutting Speed Feed rate per tooth Cutting Speed Feed rate per tooth Vc (ft) Fz (in) Vc (ft) Fz (in) Steel P 300–400 .002–.006 500–700 .001–.006 Tool Steel P 200–350 .001–.004 500–650 .001–.006 Stainless Steel M 250–400 .001–.006 250–450 .002–.006 Gray Cast Iron K 400–650 .001–.004 500–800 .002–.006 Super Alloys S 100–200 .001–.004 100–225 .001–.004 Aluminum N 1000–2500 .004–.008 1000–4000 .004–.008 Copper 250-350 .004-.006 450-800 .004-.008 472