Re: recommended chip loads for Al

The manufacturer of your end mill would be the right place to start

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "motoproto" <alleven@m...> wrote:
> Group,
>
> i'm trying to maximize milling efficiency, and i need to know
where
> to look to find recommended chip loads for different materials and
> cutter diameters. i've found great online calculators for rpm,
ipt,
> sfm, etc., but i'm having trouble finding info on recommended chip
> load for different materials and cutter diameters. i have a
maxnc,
> and i'm using small (.0625 dia) cutters in aluminum.
>
> tia,
>
> patrick