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Titanium 6Al-4V speeds & feeds

Low SFM, high feed, and heat management — a RobbJack titanium tool sheds heat into the chip. Below are RobbJack's tested starting parameters by diameter — then open the calculator to tune them to your exact tool, depth of cut, and spindle.

Starting speeds and feeds for Titanium 6Al-4V by cutting diameter
DiameterRecommended toolFlutesSFMRPMFeed (IPM)Chip load (in)
1/8"XG-400-0442006,1127.30.0003
3/16"NS-401-0642004,0756.50.0004
1/4"SPS-401-08-01042003,0567.30.0006
3/8"SPS-401-12-01042002,0379.80.0012
1/2"SPS-401-16-01042001,528110.0018
3/4"SPS-401-24-01042001,0198.60.0021

Starting parameters for roughing/profiling with a rigid setup — always verify on your machine, tool, and fixturing. Open the calculator to enter your exact depth of cut, spindle RPM/HP, and coating, and to get finishing values and a printable setup sheet.