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Workpiece Material | Cutting Speed |
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Aluminum & alloys | 300 |
Brass & Bronze | 150 |
Copper | 100 |
Cast Iron, soft | 80 |
Cast Iron, hard | 50 |
Mild Steel | 90 |
Cast Steel | 80 |
Alloy Steel, hard | 40 |
Tool Steel | 50 |
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