SUGGESTED
CUTTING SPEEDS (SFM)
Material H.S.S. Carbide
Stainless steel 70 150
Annealed tool steel
50 120
Low carbon steel
125 275
Brass
200
500
Aluminum
300
800
plastics
500 1000
Feed per
Tooth on Drills use the Diameter divided by 100
Feed per Tooth on End Mills use the Diameter divided by 200
Please consult
your tooling manufacturer or the Machinist Handbook for more specific information