MILLING SPEED & FEED CALCULATOR - INCH to METRIC

3.940

CUTTER DIAMETER
INCHES

500

CUTTING SPEED
FEET PER MINUTE

100.1

CUTTER DIAMETER
MILLIMETERS

152.4

CUTTING SPEED
METERS / MINUTE

(Z) EFFECTIVE
FLUTES

0.0100

FEED RATE INCHES

/ TOOTH

0.254

600

SFM

EQUALS

182.88

METERS
MINUTE

FEED RATE
MM / TOOTH

58.00

INCHES /
EQUALS
MINUTE

MILLING SPEED & FEED CALCULATOR - METRIC to INCH

100

CUTTER DIAMETER
MILLIMETERS

150

CUTTING SPEED
METERS / MINUTE

3.94

CUTTER DIAMETER
INCHES

492

CUTTING SPEED
FEET PER MINUTE

(Z) EFFECTIVE
FLUTES

0.254

0.0100

600

METERS/
EQUALS
MINUTE

1968

SFM

FEED RATE
MM / TOOTH
FEED RATE INCHES
/ TOOTH

58.00

MM/
MINUTE

EQUALS

TURNING SPEED & FEED CALCULATOR - INCH TO METRIC

300

1.0000

PART DIAMETER
INCHES

100

CUTTING SPEED
FEET PER MINUTE

25.40

PART DIAMETER
MILLIMETERS

30.48

CUTTING SPEED
METERS/MINUTE

0.005

FEED RATE
INCH/REV (IPR)

0.127

FEED RATE
MM/REV (MMPR)

0.03

DEPTH OF CUT
INCHES (DOC)

0.762

DEPTH OF CUT/MM
(DOC)

SFM

EQUALS

91.44

METERS
MINUTE

70.00

INCHES /
EQUALS
MINUTE

TURNING SPEED & FEED CALCULATOR - METRIC TO INCH

600

101.60

PART DIAMETER
MILLIMETERS

100

CUTTING SPEED
METERS/MINUTE

4.0000

PART DIAMETER
INCHES

328.1

CUTTING SPEED
FEET PER MINUTE

0.10

FEED RATE
MM/REV (MMPR)

0.0039

FEED RATE
INCHES/REV (IPR)

0.03

DEPTH OF CUT/MM
(DOC)

0.0012

DEPTH OF CUT
INCHES (DOC)

METERS/
EQUALS
MINUTE

1968

SFM

58.00

MM/
MINUTE

EQUALS

- INCH to METRIC

485

24.24

RPM

TABLE FEED
INCHES / MIN.

615.7

TABLE FEED
/ MIN.

1473.2

MM /
MINUTE

MM

- METRIC to INCH

477

606.4

23.87

2.283

RPM

TABLE FEED
/ MIN.

MM

TABLE FEED
INCHES / MIN.

INCHES/
MINUTE

- INCH TO METRIC

382

RPM

1778.00

MM /
MINUTE

- METRIC TO INCH

313

RPM

2.283

INCHES/
MINUTE

CIRCLE INTERPOLATION MILLING CALCULATOR

NOTE: During internal circle interpolations, the outside diameter of a milling cutter advances faster than the centerlin
tool. This will produce a thicker chip than the calculated feed rate. (IPT) During external circle interpolations, the out
diameter of a milling cutter will advance slower than the centerline of the tool. This will produce a thinner chip than t
calculated feed rate. (IPT) When less than 1/2 of the diameter of the tool is engaged (radial) with the workpiece, there
also be radial chip thinning effects. This calculator solves for both effects. Enter the cutter diameter, radial width of c
(WOC), the internal or external circle diameter (diameter being produced, not starting diameter) and the desired chip l
tooth. (IPT) The calculator will give you the "adjusted" feed rate (IPT) to maintain the desired chip thickness.

INTERNAL APPLICATIONS

0.125

Cutter Diameter

0.750

Circle Diameter

0.010

Radial Width of Cut

(WOC)

0.0050

Desired Chip Load

(IPT)

0.0077

(after the cut)

Adjusted Chip Load (IPT)

NOTE:

If the operation is not a full circle interpolation, simply input into the "Circle Diameter" data cell what the theoretical circle size would be.
EXAMPLE: A 1.00 inch diameter end mill cuts an internal 90 degree corner that has a .625 inch radius. The circle diameter is the radius X 2, or 1.25
For ID operations the radius of the cutting tool must always be equal to or smaller than the radius to be interpolated. Whenever practical, try to ha
tool diameter be less than or equal to about 1/3 of the diameter to be interpolated

EXTERNAL APPLICATIONS

1.000

Cutter Diameter

4.000

Circle Diameter

0.500

Radial Width of Cut

(WOC)

0.0050

Desired Chip Load

(IPT)

(after the cut)

0.0063

NOTE:

Adjusted Chip Load (IPT)

If the operation is not a full circle interpolation, simply input into the "Circle Diameter" data cell what the theoretical circle size would be.
EXAMPLE: A 1.00 inch diameter end mill cuts a 45 degree corner that has a 4.00 inch radius. The circle diameter is the radius X 2, or 8.00 inches.
practical, it is a good idea to have the tool diameter greater than about 1/2 of the radial width of cut on external interpolations.

LCULATOR

faster than the centerline of the

e interpolations, the outside
ce a thinner chip than the
ith the workpiece, there will
ameter, radial width of cut
r) and the desired chip load per
hip thickness.

eoretical circle size would be.

meter is the radius X 2, or 1.250 inches.
Whenever practical, try to have the

eoretical circle size would be.

e radius X 2, or 8.00 inches. Whenever
olations.

Radial Chip Thinning Calculator

NOTE: For use when less than 1/2 of the diameter of milling cutter is engaged in the width of cut (WOC) and for all sl
type cutters. The chip thickness produced with less than 1/2 of the diameter in radial contact will be thinner than calc
feed per tooth due to radial chip thinning. Enter the "desired chip load" (IPT) into the calculator. The calculator will g
"adjusted" feed rate (IPT) to produce the desired chip thickness.

0.0045

0.5000

TOOL DIAMETER

0.5000

RADIAL WIDTH OF
CUT (WOC)

0.0045

DESIRED CHIP
LOAD (IPT)

0.0045

ADJUSTED CHIP
LOAD (IPT)

Actual maximum chip thickness if Radial Chip

Thinning Calculation is not used.

1.0000

The output from these calculations are correct for linear machining (straight line) applications. During circle interpolations and other milling app
where a radius is generated, other factors must be accounted for. Refer to the Circle Interpolation Calculator.

lculator

e width of cut (WOC) and for all slotting

al contact will be thinner than calculated
e calculator. The calculator will give the

RADIAL WIDTH OF
CUT (WOC)

ADJUSTED CHIP
LOAD (IPT)

Radial Chip
Thinning Factor

circle interpolations and other milling applications

ircle Interpolation Calculator.

Milling Lead Angle Chip Thinning Calculator

Lead approach angles on milling cutters produce a thinner chip than the actual advance per tooth. Enter the desired c
load into the calculator. It will provide the adjusted feed per tooth to obtain the desired chip thickness. The chip thin
factor is equal to the cosine of the approach angle.

0.005

Desired
Chip Load
(IPT)

45

Approach
Angle

0.00707

Adjusted
Chip Load
(IPT)

NOTE: Enter the approach angle from "0" degrees. As an example, a tool that cuts a 90 degree square shoulder has a "0" degree lead.

Common Iscar Tools

F90 & E90

0 Degree

E75 & F75

15 Degree

E45 & F45

45 Degree

E30

60 Degree

E60

30 Degree

0.00354

Actual Chip Thickness if

Adjustment is not made

Calculator

ooth. Enter the desired chip

hickness. The chip thinning

a "0" degree lead.

THEORETICAL MILLING SIDE WALL FINISHES

3.000

TOOL
DIAMETER

75

NUMBER
OF FLUTES

0.0060

FEED RATE
(IPT)

THEORETICAL
SURFACE FINISH (in)

This calculation is for reference purposes only. It applies to indexable insert milling cutters. The values for solid carbide
tools will be significantly lower based on tool run out, helix angle and other factors.

a . p . r . 250000=R
D

t ( in )

NOTE: When using the Radial Chip Thinning Calculator, extremely high feed rates can result. These feed rates may produce an unacceptable side
wall finish. Use this calculator to estimate the resultant finishes at high feed rates.

CALCULATIONS PAGE

60 degree t

COMMON CONVERSIONS & CALCULATIONS

ENTER IN WHITE

SFM
450
Cutter Diameter:
RPM
950
Cutter Diameter:

RESULTS IN YELLOW

TO

RPM
3438.0

ENTER IN WHITE
Down

0.500
TO

SFM
746.1

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THREAD HELIX ANGLE
Threads Per Inch
Thread Diameter
60
0.5
HELIX ANGLE:
0.61
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NUMBER OF THREADING PASSES - 60 DEGREE FORMS

3.000

Threads per Inch

UN Thread Depth External:

IPM
60
# Effective Flutes:

TO

IPT
0.0045
# Effective Flutes:

TO

IPT
0.0214
RPM:
700

IPR
0.0360
# Effective Flutes:

TO

HORSEPOWER
1

TO

KILOWATTS
0.746

KILOWATTS
8.110

TO

HORSEPOWER
10.876

FEET
1

TO

METERS
0.3048

METERS
200

TO

INCHES
1

TO

METERS
1

TO

INCHES
39.3701

BRINELL HARDNESS
440

TO

ROCKWELL C
47

ROCKWELL C
32

TO

BRINELL HARDNESS
302

FAHRENHEIT
0.0

TO

CELSIUS
-17.8

CELSIUS
0.0

TO

FAHRENHEIT
32.0

8
UN Internal:

Passes
0.0451

NUMBER OF THREADING PASSES - ACME FORMS

Threads per Inch
6
13
Passes
0.0950 Acme Internal 0.0980
Acme thread depth External
#9-12
NUMBER OF THREADING PASSES - STUB ACME FORMS

Threads per Inch

Stub thread depth External

TO

12
0.0526

SQRT
To Top
Down

IPM
15.750
RPM:
3500

IPT
0.006
# Effective Flutes:

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RESULTS IN YELLOW

IPR
0.036

16
0.0240

5
Stub Internal

Passes
0.0248
N/A

NUMBER OF THEADING PASSES - NPT FORM

Threads per Inch
8
15
Passes
0.1000
NPT Thread Depths, External & Internal

6
IPT
0.006

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N/A

DIMINISHING INFEED PER PASS - THREADING

Total Thread Depth
0.095
# Passes
13
Depth of Cut per Pass
Pass 1 - 4
0.0150
0.0124
0.0114
0.0087
#5 - 8
0.0073
0.0065
0.0059
0.0054
#9 - 12
0.0050
0.0047
0.0045
0.0042
#13 - 16
0.0040
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
#17 - 20
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000

N/A
TURNING SURFACE FINISHES
Corner Radius
0.03200
IPR
Resulting Surface Finish (Ra)

FEET
656.1680
METERS
0.0254

0.0100
124
ARCSINE

Up
Down

Desired Surface Finish (Ra)

Corner Radius
0.01600
IPR
Desired Surface Finish (Ra)
Corner Radius
0.03101
IPR

16
0.0025
##
32
0.0050

All Surface Finish calculations are based on 80 degree

diamond or trigon inserts. 55 & 35 degree inserts will
have rougher Ra values.
N/A
**FOR TURNING & DRILLING NON-INTERUPTED CUTS**
THEORETICAL TOOL LIFE @ 15 MINUTES CUTTING TIME
TIME IN CUT (MIN/PART)
0.055
# PARTS
273

ACTUAL TIME IN CUT PER INSERT - MILLING

AVE. WOC:
TOOL DIAMETER:
1
0.5
TIME IN CUT (MIN/PART)
MIN/INSERT
1
0.2500
TOOL LIFE / CUTTING SPEED ADJUSTMENTS
958
SFM WILL ACHIEVE:
5
MIN/LIFE
916
SFM WILL ACHIEVE:
10
MIN/LIFE
833
SFM WILL ACHIEVE:
15
MIN/LIFE
791
SFM WILL ACHIEVE:
20
MIN/LIFE
750
SFM WILL ACHIEVE:
25
MIN/LIFE
725
SFM WILL ACHIEVE:
30
MIN/LIFE
666
SFM WILL ACHIEVE:
45
MIN/LIFE
625
SFM WILL ACHIEVE:
60
MIN/LIFE
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(Enter a cutting speed that attains 15 minutes of tool life)

Turning Surface Finishes

Enter Information In White Data Cells
Data Returned Gives Theoretical Ra Values in Micro Inches - To conver to RMS Multiply by 1.1 - (Ra X 1.1)
Calculations Are Based On 80 Degree Insert Geometry - 55 & 35 Degree Inserts Will Give Higher Values

To Find Resulting Ra
Insert Corner
Radius

0.0150

Tool Feed Rate Inches

0.0035
Per Revolution

Resulting Ra

32

Feed Rate
Required (IPR)

0.0052

To Find Required Feed Rate (IPR)

Ra Finish
Requirement

32

Insert Corner
Radius

0.0320

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BALL NOSE & ROUND INSERT CUTTING

CALCULATIONS & ADJUSTMENTS

SPEED AND FEED CALCULATIONS

ENTER REQUIRED INFORMATION IN WHITE

DESIRED CUTTING SPEED

(SFM)

250
0.0025 Inches

DESIRED FEED RATE (IPT)

NUMBER OF EFFECTIVE
FLUTES

INSERT OR ENDMILL
DIAMETER

0.62

Inches

DEPTH OF CUT - (DOC)

0.05

Inches

RADIAL CHIP THINNING

FACTOR

0.54458

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TRUE TOOL
DIAMETER

CORRECTED
RPM

ADJUSTED
FEED RATE
(IPT)

CORRECT
TABLE FEED
(IPM)

0.3376

2,828

0.0046

25.97

ROUND INSERT & BALL NOSE CUTTER SURFACE

FINISHES
ENTER REQUIRED INFORMATION IN WHITE
****SURFACE FINISHES ARE THEORETICAL AND GIVEN IN Ra VALUES - RMS = Ra x 1.11****

TO FIND:

RESULTING
SURFACE FINISH IN
Ra

REQUIRED
STEPOVER TO
ACHIEVE Ra

DIAMETER TO
ACHIEVE Ra

20.3

0.0050

0.18
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ENTER
TOOL DIAMETER:

0.2500

TOOL STEP OVER:

0.0080

0.5000
0.0030
###

4.0

SURFACE FINISH - Ra:

4.0
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****TO FIND Rt****

INSERT OR TOOL
DIAMETER

0.5

TOOL
STEP
OVER

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0.03

Rt:

0.0004504057

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