
Calculating and
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Note/When the spindle is fully retracted, the REVERSE button serves as a jog button to assist in engaging gears when shifting.
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Cutting Speeds for High Speed Steel (HSS)
Cutting Tools
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Note:For carbide cutting tools, double the cut- ting speed. These values are a guideline only. Refer to the MACHINERY'S HANDBOOK for more detailed information.