Cutting speed feedcalculator

The fractions range from 1/64 inch to 32/64 inch. The numbers range from 107 (smallest) to 1 (largest). Where the number 1 drill bit leaves off the letter A (smallest) begins and continues through the letter Z (largest).

Turning speeds are adjusted to the feed rate of the mini lathe (0.004/rev.), a depth of cut of 0.040, and a tool life of 180 minutes.

Cutting speed feedformula

Drill bits from zero to one half inch are sized in four ways; fractions, wire gauge numbers, letters, and metric in millimeters. You will see drill bits with a fraction, number, letter or metric number stamped on their shank indicating their size.

Cutting speed feedchart

Determine the spindle speed for turning, milling, drilling, and reaming with these charts and cutting speed calculators.

The metric sizes are dispersed throughout. All of these drill bits are different in size except for the 90 and .22mm which are both 0.0087 inches in diameter, the 85 and the .28mm which are both 0.0110 inches in diameter, the 13 and the 4.7mm which are both 0.1850 inches in diameter, the 4.8mm and the 12 which are both 0.1890 inches in diameter, and the 1/4 inch and letter E bits which are both 0.250 inches in diameter.