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Enter Data for Calculations Below
         
      End Mill Diameter*    Number of Cutting Edges*    Axial Depth of Cut*  
  To complete calculations, enter known data into the empty boxes on the left hand side below.  All mandatory fields for calculations are indicated by (*).  All calculations are based on industry formulas and are intended to provide theoretical values.  Actual results could vary and SGS Tool Company assumes no responsibility.  
 
Surface Feet per Minute Solution
Revolutions per Minute* Constant End Mill Diameter Surface Feet per Minute
 
SFM
Revolutions per Minute Solution
Surface Feet per Minute Constant End Mill Diameter Revolutions per Minute
 
RPM
Inches per Minute Solution
Inches per Tooth (Chipload) Revolutions per Minute Cutting Edges Inches per Minute  
    IPM
Inches per Tooth (Chipload) Solution
Inches per Minute* Revolutions per Minute Cutting Edges Inches per Tooth (Chipload)
    IPT
 
Inches per Revolution Solution
Inches per Tooth (Chipload)
Cutting Edges Inches per Revolution
  IPR
Actual Working Diameter Parameter Adjustment Solution
    When machining at axial depths less that 1/2 the radius of the cutting tool, the actual diameter engaged in the cut changes and your parameters must be adjusted.  The Effective Cutting Diameter engaged must be used for the calculations. Effective Cutting Diameter  
 
Deff
           
           
    Revolutions per Minute for Deff  
    RPM  
   
This new Spindle Speed has been optimized for the Effective Cutting Diameter
 
       
Fractional Axial Chip Thinning Feed Calculator Solution
    Whenever the axial depth is less than half the tool diameter (as in Ad2) the chip thickness is less than the feed per tooth and additional feed is possible using the chip thinning calculation.  The Effective Diameter (Deff) must be used to properly calculate.      
 
Inches per Minute w/ Thinning
IPM
This new Feedrate has been optimized for the Depth of Cut
Surface Finish Calculator Solution
    Cusp Height gives an idea of Surface Finish and is most accurate when applied to a flat surface.By reducing the Pitch of Step Over distance, Cusp Height is reduced and a finer finish is produced.If a desired Cusp Height is known, the appropriate Pitch can be calculated.         
 
         
           
           
Enter the Pitch (Step Over) to Calculate Cusp Height* Cusp Height
Inches
           
 
Enter Cusp Height to Calculate Pitch (Step Over)* Pitch (Step Over)
Inches