Step 1 — Material & Tool
Configure Your Cut
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Output
Recommended Parameters
Configure your tool and material
then press Calculate
Recommended Milling Direction
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Chip Formation Guide
How to use these numbers
- These are starting-point recommendations. Your actual optimum will depend on machine rigidity, tool condition and workholding.
- Start at 75–80% of the recommended feed rate and increase once you're happy with the finish and chip formation.
- Good chips mean good cutting. Dust = too slow (rubbing). Long stringy chips = too fast or too deep.
- For metals, use cutting fluid or compressed air to evacuate chips and keep the tool cool.
- Downcut spirals and compression bits may need a 15–20% lower feed rate than shown.
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