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    This document provides information on calculating cutting speeds and feed rates for different materials and tool diameters when machining. It gives the formulas for calculating spindle speed based on cutting speed, tool diameter, and material. It then provides a table calculating spindle speeds and feed rates for various combinations of aluminum, steel, and tool diameters. The conclusion asks to determine speed ranges for plastic and titanium based on tool diameter.

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    This document provides information on calculating cutting speeds and feed rates for different materials and tool diameters when machining. It gives the formulas for calculating spindle speed based on cutting speed, tool diameter, and material. It then provides a table calculating spindle speeds and feed rates for various combinations of aluminum, steel, and tool diameters. The conclusion asks to determine speed ranges for plastic and titanium based on tool diameter.

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    This document provides information on calculating cutting speeds and feed rates for different materials and tool diameters when machining. It gives the formulas for calculating spindle speed based on cutting speed, tool diameter, and material. It then provides a table calculating spindle speeds and feed rates for various combinations of aluminum, steel, and tool diameters. The conclusion asks to determine speed ranges for plastic and titanium based on tool diameter.

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    This document provides information on calculating cutting speeds and feed rates for different materials and tool diameters when machining. It gives the formulas for calculating spindle speed based on cutting speed, tool diameter, and material. It then provides a table calculating spindle speeds and feed rates for various combinations of aluminum, steel, and tool diameters. The conclusion asks to determine speed ranges for plastic and titanium based on tool diameter.

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    The passage discusses how cutting speed and feed rate must be correctly determined for the tool diameter and material being machined to avoid tool wear, breakage, chatter, and affect the quality of the finished product.

    If a higher than necessary speed is used, it can cause the tool to wear out, break, or chatter. In addition, the quality of the finished product can be affected. When working with wood, a high feed rate may cause the motor to bog down; however, if the feed rate is too low, the tool may burn the wood. Some metals may fuse to the tool if a slow feed rate is used, and the same metals may overheat and cause the tool to heat up if the feed rate is too high.

    The cutting speed (CS) is calculated using the formula: CS = 12 * π * d, where d is the tool diameter. The feed rate (Fm) is calculated using the formula: Fm = ft * nt * N, where ft is the feed per tooth, nt is the number of cutting teeth, and N is the spindle speed calculated as N = CS * 12 / πd.

    Activity 2.3.

    2 Speeds and Feeds

    Introduction
    Why is it necessary to know the correct cutting speed and feed rate? The reasons are varied. If a higher than
    necessary speed is used, it can cause the tool to wear out, break, or chatter. These can all be dangerous
    situations. In addition, the quality of the finished product can be affected. When working with wood, a high feed
    rate may cause the motor to bog down; however, if the feed rate is too low, the tool may burn the wood. Some
    metals may fuse to the tool if a slow feed rate is used, and the same metals may overheat and cause the tool to
    heat up if the feed rate is too high.

    In this activity you will practice calculating the cutting speed required for aluminum or steel when utilizing varying
    diameters of tools. You will also calculate the feed rate for a specific scenario.

    Equipment
    Pencil
    Calculator

    Procedure
    Use the following formulas to calculate the necessary spindle speeds and feed rates based on the tool diameter
    and type of material being machined. All calculations will be determined for high speed steel cutting tools (HSS).

    CS ​•​ 12
    π​d

    CS = cutting speed (measured in feet per minute)


    d = tool diameter (part diameter on the lathe)

    F​m​ = f​t​ ​•​ n​t​ ​•​ N

    F​m​ = feed rate in inches per minute


    f​t​ = feed in inches per tooth (obtained from a Machinists’ handbook)
    n​t​ = number of cutting teeth on the tool
    N = spindle speed (CS • 12 / πd)

    Cutting speeds for high speed steel cutting tools


    Aluminum – 250 fpm
    Steel – 90 fpm

    Stock Material Tool Diameter (inches) Spindle Speed


    1909.85
    Aluminum .500
    687.55
    Steel .500

    7639.41
    Aluminum .125 (1/8)

    2750.2
    Steel .125 (1/8)

    15155.21
    Aluminum .0625 (1/16)

    5500.40
    Steel .0625 (1/16)

    636.62
    Aluminum 1.500

    229.2
    Steel 1.500

    Aluminum .375 (3/8) 2546.48

    Calculate the feed rate when milling aluminum with a ¼ inch end mill providing that the feed per tooth is .002 in. (4
    flutes).

    F​m​ =​.002*4*3819.72= 30.55 ipm


    CS= 250*1 /3.14*.0208333= 3819.72

    Conclusion
    Using the table you completed in this activity, state the range you would expect the spindle speed to be for the
    following materials:

    Plastic with a tool diameter of 0.5 in. ​3,000

    Titanium with a tool diameter of 1/8 in.​1,000 - 2,000

    How did you determine these ranges?


    Since plastic is easier to cut through the range would be higher, and Titanium is harder to cut through than steel so it
    would be lower.

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