Machining SFM Cutting Speeds

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This is a Live post. I will continue to update with more accurate info.

Common V-Speeds: (Surface Feet per Minute)
A list of common V-Speeds (Surface Feet per Minute) for Turning and Milling operations. These are estimates and should be used only as a starting point. Machine setup, cutting fluids and many other things can effect cutting speed greatly.


Table from Wikipedia

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