Stainless steel is one of the most challenging materials in CNC machining due to work hardening and poor thermal conductivity. Daxer Carbide's HTAS and HP series are optimized for 304, 316, 17-4 PH, duplex, and other stainless grades.
Stainless work-hardens rapidly — maintain constant chip load and avoid dwelling. Use sharp, AlTiN-coated end mills with corner radius for strength. High efficiency milling (HEM) strategies are highly effective for reducing heat and work hardening in stainless.