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Speeds & Feeds.

Calculates required Spindle RPM based on Surface Footage (SFM) and Feed Rate (IPM) based on Feed Per Tooth (IPT). Includes automatic radial chip thinning compensation.

Chip Thinning Compensation

If RDOC < 50% of cutter diameter, chip thinning is applied.

Calculated Outputs

Spindle Speed
Feed Rate
Actual Feed/Tooth (w/ thinning):

The Mathematics

The core formulas govern the translation of theoretical cutter motion into machine instructions.

Spindle Speed (RPM)

RPM = (SFM × 3.82) / Diameter

Where 3.82 is derived from (12 / π) to convert feet per minute to inches, and accounting for the circumference.

Base Feed Rate (IPM)

IPM = RPM × Number of Flutes × IPT

Radial Chip Thinning (RCT)

When the Radial Depth of Cut (RDOC) is less than the radius of the cutter, the chip generated is thinner than the commanded feed per tooth. To achieve the target chip thickness, the feed rate must be increased.

RCT Factor = Dia / (2 × √(RDOC × (Dia - RDOC)))
Adjusted IPT = Base IPT × RCT Factor