Machining Notes

How width of cut, depth of cut and feed rate combine to describe material removal. This practical guide explains the calculation, the variables that matter and the checks to complete

How drill diameter, cutting speed, feed per revolution and hole depth work together. This practical guide explains the calculation, the variables that matter and the checks to complete before using

How stickout, diameter, cutting load and setup rigidity affect deflection. This practical guide explains the calculation, the variables that matter and the checks to complete before using a value in

How ra and rz describe surface texture and what machining variables influence finish. This practical guide explains the calculation, the variables that matter and the checks to complete before using

How thread standard, pitch and target percentage of thread affect drill selection. This practical guide explains the calculation, the variables that matter and the checks to complete before using a

How to estimate cutting time, account for non-cutting moves and separate setup from cycle time. This practical guide explains the calculation, the variables that matter and the checks to complete

Why light radial engagement changes effective chip thickness. This practical guide explains the calculation, the variables that matter and the checks to complete before using a value in a CNC

The variables that matter when machining aluminum with end mills. This practical guide explains the calculation, the variables that matter and the checks to complete before using a value in

A practical step-by-step process for selecting starting values before a machining trial. This practical guide explains the calculation, the variables that matter and the checks to complete before using a

How to keep dimensions, feed rates, speeds and thread values consistent when units change. This practical guide explains the calculation, the variables that matter and the checks to complete before

How drill rpm, feed per revolution and feed rate work together. This practical guide explains the calculation, the variables that matter and the checks to complete before using a value

How feed per revolution is used in cnc turning and how it relates to feed rate. This practical guide explains the calculation, the variables that matter and the checks to