Feed Limit Recommendations as a Function of

Overhang and Depth of Cut

Carbon and Alloy Steel Stainless Steel

L Overhang (mm) L Overhang (mm)

300 300

250 250 L 200 200

150 150

4 6 8 10 ap (mm)

mm/tooth 6 8 10 ap (mm)

fz=0.30-0.40 fz=0.25-0.30 fz=0.20-0.25 fz=0.15 fz=0.12-0.20 fz=0.10-0.15 fz=0.07-0.12 mm/tooth

Insert Selection Guide

Insert Designation RCMT...FW

RC...1206

Workpiece

12°

RCMT...FW-T20 RCMT...FW-F20 RCCT...MO RCCW...MO

0.15 20° 12° 20° 20° 15°

Positive rake face Positive rake face Positive rake face Positive rake face Flat top face with

with T-Landsharp edgea T-Land
Geometry
Alloy steelVVVVVVVVV
Mold steelVVVVVVVVV
Grey cast ironVVVVV
Stainless steelVVV(1)VVV(2)VVV
AluminumVVVVV
High temp. alloysVVVVVV
Hardened mold steelVV

(45 HRc max)

Applications

HelicalShoulderingContourRampingPlungingProfilingPocket
InterpolationMillingDownMilling

(1) Recommended for martensitic stainless steel (2) Recommended for austenitic stainless steel V Least recommended VV Second option

VVV Most recommended