Formulas and definitions for milling

Main cutting data formulas and definitions of parameters

Table feed (mm/min) Parameter Meaning Metric unit Inch unit

Milling Dc ap Cutting diameter at
vf = fz x n x zc cutting depth mm inch
fz Feed/tooth mm inch
vf Table feed mm/min inch/min
Cutting speed vc (m/min) Spindle speed (rpm) zc Number of effective teeth pcs pcs
ap Cutting depth mm inch
Dc ap x π x n vc x 1000 vc Cutting speed m/min ft/min
vc= n= ae Working engagement mm inch
1000 π x Dc ap n Spindle speed rpm rpm
Pc Net power kW hp
Feed per tooth (mm) Feed per revolution (mm/rev)
Q Metal removal rate cm3/min inch3/min
hex Maximum chip thickness mm inch
Vf vf
fz = κr Major cutting edge angle degree
fn =
n x zc Dm Machined diameter
n
(component diameter) mm inch

Net power Pc (kW) Metal removal rateQ (cm3/min)

ap x ae x vf x kc ap x ae x vf
Pc = Q=
60 x 106 1000

Metal Cutting Technology 1.0 F 15.2

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