Milling calculator
Personal experience
There are some settings that worked well for me.
Tools
| Code | Diameter | Flutes | Material | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
EHC570020 | 2mm | 2 | HSS, coated | Cutwel |
EHC570040 | 4mm | 2 | HSS, coated | Cutwel |
Settings
Legend:
- \(V_s\) - surface speed (m/min)
- \(L\) - chip load (mm)
- \(v\) - spindle speed (RPM)
- \(V_f\) - feed XY (mm/min)
Material: Acrylic
| Tool | \(V_s\) | \(L\) | \(v\) | \(V_f\) | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EHC570040 | ~38.1 | 0.025 | 3032 | 152 | Perfect (slow) |
EHC570040 | ~38.1 | 0.05 | 3032 | 303 | Perfect (medium) |
EHC570040 | ~38.1 | 0.075 | 3032 | 450 | Perfect (fast) |
EHC570020 | 25 | 0.02 | 3979 | 159 | Light melting on slot cuts |
This page is inspired by Fablab Feeds and Speeds Calculator.