OPTIMUM
M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y
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Operation
Version 1.0.1 dated 30 / 08 / 2012
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Original operating instructions
MH28V
GB
4.8
Selecting the speed
For milling operations, the essential factor is the selection of the correct speed. The speed
determines the cutting speed of the cutting edges which cut the material. By selecting the
correct cutting speed, the service life of the tool is increased and the working result is opti-
mised.
The optimum cutting speed mainly depends on the material and on the material of the tool.
With tools (milling cutters) made of hard metal or ceramic insert it is possible to work at
higher speeds than with tools made of high-alloyed high-speed steel (HSS). You will achieve
the correct cutting speed by selecting the correct speed.
In order to determine the correct cutting speed for your tool and for the material to be cut,
you may refer to the following standard values or a table reference book (e.g. Tabellenbuch
Metall, Europa Lehrmittel, ISBN 3808517220).
The required speed is calculated as follows:
n = speed in min
-1
(revolutions per minute)
V = cutting speed in m/min (meters per minute)
d = tool diameter in m (meters)
4.8.1 Standards values for cutting speeds
[ m/min ] with high-speed steel and hard metal at conventional milling
The results are the following standard values for speeds depending on the milling cutter
diameter, cutter type and material.
n
V
d
------------
=
Tool
Steel
Grey cast iron
Age-
hardened
Al alloy
Peripheral and side milling cutters
[ m/min ]
10 - 25
10 - 22
150 - 350
Relieved form cutters [ m/min ]
15 - 24
10 - 20
150 - 250
Inserted tooth cutter with SS [ m/min ]
15 - 30
12 - 25
200 - 300
inserted tooth cutter with HM [ m/min ]
100 - 200
30 - 100
300 - 400
Tool diameter
[ mm ] peripheral and side milling
cutters
Steel
10 - 25 m/min
Grey cast iron
10 - 22 m/min
Age-
hardened
Al alloy 150 -
350
m/min
Speed [
min
-1
]
35
91 - 227
91 - 200
1365 - 3185
40
80 - 199
80 - 175
1195 - 2790
45
71 - 177
71 - 156
1062 - 2470
50
64 - 159
64 - 140
955 - 2230
55
58 - 145
58 - 127
870 - 2027
60
53 - 133
53 - 117
795 - 1860