Machining Formulas

Common machining formulas can be found below.

We also have a few handy calculators to help with some of these calculations. Click here for the Machining Calculators.

 

Cutting Speed Formulas Mill or Lathe

(RPM = Revolutions Per Minute)  3.82 x SFM ÷ Diameter

(SFM = Surface Feet Per Minute )  0.262 x Diameter ( Tool or Stock ) x RPM

 

Metric Conversion

(SFM to Surface Meters Per Minute) SFM x .3048

(Surface Meters Per Minute to SFM) SMPM x 3.2808399

 

Metal Removal Rate

MRR =12 × DOC × Feed × SFM

 

Milling Feed Rate Formulas

Inches Per Minute (IPM) = FPT x T x RPM

Feed Per Revolution (FPR) = IPM ÷ RPM

Feed Per Tooth (FPT) = IPM ÷ (RPM x T)

 

Metric Conversion

Convert Inches Per Revolution (IPR) to Inches Per Minute (IPM) = IPR x RPM

Convert Inches Per Minute (IPM) to Inches Per Revolution (IPR) = IPM ÷ RPM

Convert Inches Per Revolution (IPR) to Millimeters Per Revolution (MMPR) = IPR x 25.40

Millimeters to Inches = Millimeters x .03937 = Inches

Inches to Millimeters = Inches x 25.4 = Millimeters

Meters to Inches = Meters x 39.37 = Inches

Inches to Meters = Inches x .0254 = Meters

Meters to Feet = Meters x 3.2808 = Feet

Feet to Meters = Feet x .3048 = Meters

Meters to Yards = Meters x 1.0936 = Yards

 

Milling Formulas

(CTM = Cutting Time in Minutes)  L ÷IPM

(CTS = Cutting Time in Seconds)  L ÷IPM x 60

(IPM = Inches per Minute)  RPM x IPT x # of Teeth (flutes)

(MRR = Metal Removal Rate /Cubic Inches per Minute)  W x D x IPM

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