Aluminum milling speedchart

If you don’t see a speeds and feeds chart for the product you are working with please contact Rock River Tool at 800-345-8924 or send us a message through our Contact Us page and we will provide you with feeds and speeds. Please include as much information about the material you are machining as possible.

The selection of the DOC and WOC must balance efficiency and the need to minimize tool wear and potential damage to the workpiece. Deep cuts in the axial and radial axis can be more efficient but might lead to higher forces on the tool and workpiece, while shallow cuts are generally less efficient but can achieve better surface finishes and extend tool life.

Surface Meter per Minute (SMM), similar to Surface Feet per Minute but using metric units, indicates the speed at which the tool's cutting edge moves relative to the material's surface. Like the feed per tooth, it varies depending on the material and the type of cutter used. This data is also available online.

Lathefeeds and speeds Chart

WOC stands for Width of Cut and it refers to the width of the material engaged by the cutting tool in the direction parallel to the workpiece surface. This depth is less than the tool's diameter.

Millingspeeds and Feeds chartMetric

This video provides a clear guide on how to calculate the feeds and speeds for a tool. The linked website offers valuable resources, including feed per tooth and surface meter per minute values, based on the tool and stock material to assist in determining the appropriate feeds and speeds.

Now that you know how to calculate feeds and speeds, you can apply this knowledge by setting up your tool in Fusion 360 to proceed with the CAM operations. The next video demonstrates how to create your own tool library in Fusion 360.

Millingspeeds and feeds chartpdf

Feeds and speeds are critical parameters in machining operations. Feeds refer to the rate at which the cutting tool advances through the material, typically measured in inches or mm per minute, and are essential for balancing material removal rates with effective chip clearance. Inadequate feed rates can lead to tool breakage or chip clogging. Speeds concern the spindle RPM (revolutions per minute), influencing tool temperature and wear. Proper spindle speeds prevent the tool from overheating, which can soften and dull the cutting edge, resulting in poor surface quality or tool failure. Both feeds and speeds are vital for optimizing tool life, enhancing machining efficiency, and ensuring superior surface finishes

DOC stands for Depth of Cut and is the depth the tool penetrates the material along its axis, perpendicular to the surface being machined. It's usually determined by the cutting-edge length of the tool and how much of the tool is engaged with the material.

Millingspeeds and feeds Chart

Feeds and speeds are starting recommendations only. Factors such as machine, fixture and tooling rigidity, horsepower available, coolant application and others will affect the performance significantly. Please read machine operators instructions and use all safety shields and glasses before performing these operations.

Feed per tooth is the amount of material removed by each tooth of the cutter during one spindle revolution. This is usually measured in millimetres per tooth or inches per tooth. The appropriate value depends on the material being cut (such as metal, plastics, or plywood) and the type of cutter used (e.g., coated or uncoated carbide). You can typically find this information online.