Series 20, 31 Speed & Feed Recommendations 20M, 31M Cut Speed Feed (mm/rev) (METRIC) Type m/min 1.6 3 6 10 12 Slot 120 0.030 0.060 0.120 0.230 0.305 CFRP, AFRP Profile 150 0.030 0.060 0.120 0.230 0.305 (Carbon Fiber, Aramid Fiber) Light 250 0.070 0.140 0.280 0.525 0.700 Slot 100 0.030 0.060 0.120 0.230 0.305 GFRP Profile 120 0.030 0.060 0.120 0.230 0.305 (Fiberglass) Light 200 0.070 0.140 0.280 0.525 0.700 Slot 145 0.040 0.075 0.150 0.290 0.380 CARBON, GRAPHITE Profile 185 0.040 0.075 0.150 0.290 0.380 Light 300 0.090 0.175 0.350 0.655 0.875 Slot 245 0.040 0.075 0.150 0.290 0.380 PLASTIC Profile 305 0.040 0.075 0.150 0.290 0.380 Light 505 0.090 0.175 0.350 0.655 0.875 Slot 10 0.015 0.030 0.060 0.115 0.150 MACHINABLE CERAMIC, Profile 15 0.015 0.030 0.060 0.115 0.150 MACHINABLE GLASS Light 25 0.035 0.070 0.135 0.260 0.350 Cut Type Slot Profile Light rpm = (1000 x m/min) / (3.14 x D1) mm/min = (mm/rev) x rpm 31M 31M 20M, 31M Rw = D 1 Rw = .5 x D 1 Rw = .05 x D 1 - maximum recommended depths shown Ad = D 1 Ad = 1.5 x D 1 Ad = L 2 - adjust speed and feed based upon resin type and/or fiber structure - reduce speed when overheating causes melting or damage to resin - reduce feed if delamination or fraying occurs - finish cuts typically require reduced feed and cutting depths - rates shown are for use without coolant; rates may be increased with coolant use - dust collection is vital when machining dry - diamond coating will increase tool life in graphite and composite materials - refer to the SGS Tool Wizard for more complete technical information (available at www.sgstool.com) www.sgstool.com 13