Spindle Speed (Axminster AT540PD)
Spindle Speet Pulley Settings
Recommended Drill Speed (Metric)
Generally speaking, the smaller the drill bit the faster the spindle should be turning. Larger bits need slower spindle speeds. If possible, perform a test with a sample piece of material to determine the best drill speed for your application.
| Guide Speed | Wood | Zinc
Diecast |
Aluminium
Brass |
Plastic | Cast Iron
Bronze |
Steel (Mild) | Steel (Cast) | Stainless Steel
Tool Steel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2450 - 2500 - 2580 | 7.9 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4 | 2.8 | 2.4 | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| 1580 - 1750 - 1870 | 9.5 | 6.4 | 5.6 | 4.8 | 3.2 | 2.4 | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| 1250 - 1290 - 1330 | 15.9 | 9.5 | 11.9 | 7.9 | 6.4 | 4.0 | 3.2 | 1.6 |
| 790 - 830 - 900 | 22.2 | 12.7 | 11.9 | 11.1 | 8.7 | 6.4 | 4.8 | 3.2 |
| 500 - 540 - 600 | 31.8 | 19 | 17.5 | 15.9 | 12.7 | 9.5 | 7.9 | 6. |