Series 25, 27 Speed & Feed Recommendations 25, 27 Cut Speed Feed (inch/flute) (FRACTIONAL) Type sfm 1/4 5/16 3/8 1/2 3/4 Slot 400 0.0016 0.0025 0.0030 0.0040 0.0048 CFRP, AFRP Profile 500 0.0016 0.0025 0.0030 0.0040 0.0048 (Carbon Fiber, Aramid Fiber) Light 825 0.0037 0.0057 0.0069 0.0092 0.0110 Slot 320 0.0016 0.0025 0.0030 0.0040 0.0048 GFRP Profile 400 0.0016 0.0025 0.0030 0.0040 0.0048 (Fiberglass) Light 660 0.0037 0.0057 0.0069 0.0092 0.0110 Slot 480 0.0020 0.0031 0.0038 0.0050 0.0060 CARBON, GRAPHITE Profile 600 0.0020 0.0031 0.0038 0.0050 0.0060 Light 990 0.0046 0.0072 0.0086 0.0115 0.0138 Slot 800 0.0020 0.0031 0.0038 0.0050 0.0060 PLASTIC Profile 1000 0.0020 0.0031 0.0038 0.0050 0.0060 Light 1650 0.0046 0.0072 0.0086 0.0115 0.0138 Slot 40 0.0008 0.0013 0.0015 0.0020 0.0024 MACHINABLE CERAMIC, Profile 50 0.0008 0.0013 0.0015 0.0020 0.0024 MACHINABLE GLASS Light 85 0.0018 0.0029 0.0034 0.0046 0.0055 Cut Type Slot Profile Light rpm = sfm x 3.82 / D1 ipm = (inch/flute) x no. of flutes x rpm 27 25, 27 25, 27 Rw = D1 Rw = .5 x D1 Rw = .05 x D1 - maximum recommended depths shown Ad = D1 Ad = 1.5 x D1 Ad = L2 - 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) 18 www.sgstool.com