Turning vs. Milling Parameters for PP

PP’s low melting point (160–170°C) means spindle speed and tool geometry need to match the operation, not a single generic “plastic speed.” Toggle between operations to see the parameter range we run.

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Turning parameters: Prvulović et al. (2024), CNC turning of polypropylene cutting-force study, PMC11175104 (see References below). Milling parameters: aggregated shop-practice ranges for PP routing/milling.

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