Calculator Categories: Drilling
Material Removal Rate: How CNC MRR Is Calculated
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
CNC Drilling Feed and Speed Basics
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 to Reduce CNC Tool Deflection
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
CNC Surface Finish: Ra, Rz and What Affects the Result
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 to Select a Tap Drill Size
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 Calculate CNC Cycle Time
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
What Is Chip Thinning in CNC Milling?
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
CNC Milling Feeds and Speeds for Aluminum: What to Check
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
How to Choose CNC Feeds and Speeds for a New Job
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
Metric and Inch Machining Units
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
Drilling Feed Basics
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
Turning Feed per Revolution Explained
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