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Model G0887 (Mfd. Since 01/19)
The chart in
Figure 26 offers blade speed guidelines for various metals, given in feet per minute (FPM)
and meters per minute (M/Min). Choose the closest available speed on the machine, then adjust the feed
rate as necessary, using the appearance of the chips produced as a guide. Refer to the
Chip Inspection
Chart that follows for recommendations on adjusting feed rate or blade speed based on the appearance of
the chips produced.
Blade Speed Chart
Figure 26. Blade speed chart.
Material Speed FPM
(M/Min)
Material
Speed FPM
(M/Min)
Material
Speed FPM
(M/Min)
Material
Speed FPM
(M/Min)
Carbon
Steel
196~354
(60) (108)
Tool Steel
203
(62)
Alloy Steel
111~321
(34) (98)
Free
Machining
Stainless
Steel
150~203
(46) (62)
Angle
Steel
180~220
(54) (67)
High-
Speed
Tool Steel
75~118
(25) (36)
Mold Steel
246
(75)
Gray Cast
Iron
108~225
(33) (75)
Thin Tube
180~220
(54) (67)
Cold-Work
Tool Steel
95~213
(29) (65)
Water-
Hardened
Tool Steel
242
(74)
Ductile
Austenitic
Cast Iron
65~85
(20) (26)
Aluminum
Alloy
220~534
(67) (163)
Hot-Work
Tool Steel
203
(62)
Stainless
Steel
85
(26)
Malleable
Cast Iron
321
(98)
Copper
Alloy
229~482
(70) (147)
Oil-
Hardened
Tool Steel
203~213
(62) (65)
CR
Stainless
Steel
85~203
(26) (62)
Plastics &
Lumber
220
(67)
Summary of Contents for G0887
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