Starting Parameters for machining Copper Based Alloys

Starting Parameters for Endmilling Copper based Alloys

EndMill

(in)

Machine Speed (rpm)

Cutting Speed

(sfm)

Operation

Feed Rate

Ipt

1/8

15000 - 45000

500-1500

Rough

0.001 - 0.002

Finish

0.0005 - 0.001

3/16

10000 - 30500

500-1500

Rough

0.001 - 0.002

Finish

0.0005 - 0.001

¼

7600 - 22918

500-1500

Rough

0.002 - 0.004

Finish

0.001 - 0.002

5/16

6000 - 18000

500-1500

Rough

0.002 - 0.004

Finish

0.001 - 0.002

3/8

5000 – 15000

500-1500

Rough

0.003 - 0.005

Finish

0.001 - 0.003

1/2

3800 - 11500

500-1500

Rough

0.003 - 0.005

Finish

0.001 - 0.003