The apf out performs the traditional waterline method of thin wall machining by over 60 times with straighter and thinner walls.
Variable index end mill for hardwood.
The flute length is extra long approximately 8xd.
They have four five or six variable index flutes and eccentric grinds on the outside diameter.
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The formula for figuring sfm is 262 constant x diameter x rpm.
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More flutes also means there is a smaller surface area to eject cut chips away from your stock material.
These mills also use eccentric grinding on the diameters of the mills to give them strenth and stability.
These mills are specifically designed for the highest metal removal rates in alloy steels stainless steels cast irons high temp alloys and titanium.
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Today s high performance end mills utilize variable pitch and or variable helix designs to yield the maximum metal removal rates possible.
At 3400 rpm it might have a tendency to open up with centrifugal force.
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The variable index flute configuration produces a harmonics shift resulting in minimal chatter and an exceptional finish these hi performance end mills work extremely well in hard to machine materials such as high temp alloys stainless steels and alloy steels cast iron nickel based alloys titanium alloys and other exotics.
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With your 3400 rpm your only at 334 sfm that quite slow for wood with any cutter.
Generally speaking more flutes on an end mill means a smoother edge finish.
Extra long corner radius variable index end mills.
The s carb advanced productivity finisher apf is a four flute unique variable geometry finishing end mill.
This means you will need to use a slower feed rate so the bit has time to properly dispose of the cut materials.
Lumber and wood products.
My concern would be the chuck you are using.