Speeds and Feeds Information Hub » Speeds and Feeds Expert Guide
Overview
Take the next step up from Beginner to Intermediate Feeds and Speeds Knowledge. You’ll learn how to improve your surface finish, all about tool deflection, how to choose the best Cut Depth and Cut Width, Climb vs Conventional Milling, and a host of other valuable tips and techniques.
This page contains a library of resources to help you with these Expert Topics
Material Removal Rate [Optimizing MRR for Bigger Profits]
Here's where you'll learn how to optimize your Material Removal Rate, one of the key metrics affecting your CNC business success.
Carbide Drill Speeds and Feeds
Carbide Drills last 10-20x longer than HSS and Cobalt drills and they can remove material at 2-4x the rate. While they are more expensive, their performance makes them the cheapest hole-making tool available.
High Speed Machining (HSM) [ Definitive Guide ]
Here's where you'll learn how High speed machining (HSM)–also called trochoidal milling, adaptive clearing, volumill, and more–is a milling technique that can increase material removal rates, reduce cycle time, and increase tool life.
Plunge Milling / Roughing: CNC Secret Weapon [ Complete Guide ]
Have you got a tough job ahead, either because your machine is too lightweight or because of challenging geometry on the part (deep pockets, for example)? What about because of a tough to machine material like Titanium? If so, maybe Plunge Milling (also called Plunge Roughing) is the answer.
Chatter in Machining: Stop Machining Chatter
In this resource you'll learn what Chatter is and how to manage it.
Micromachining, Micro Drill, Milling, & Machines [ Definitive Guide ]
In this resource you'll learn how to micro-machine. Makino says micro-milling involves features smaller than about 0.001″ (what they actually say is smaller than 0.00098″). A little more common definition says it involves cutters smaller than 0.015″ in diameter and tolerances measured in tenths. Either way, these are very small numbers.
What is Cryogenic Machining?
In this resource you'll learn what cryogenic machining is and how it might help you.
Cutting Tool Materials
In this resource you'll learn the advantages and disadvantages of various cutting tool materials such as HSS, Carbide, Coated Carbide, and more.
Trochoidal Milling
In this resource you'll learn what trochoidal milling is and how it might help you.
Coming Soon
Tips for Longer Tool Life
Recipes for Increasing Workholding Rigidity
Recipes for Toolholders and Tooling
Long Reach Tools, Thin Walls, and Other Rigidity Challenges
Milling Tough Materials
Using a Cutting Knowledge Base to Beat Manufacturer’s Recommended Feeds and Speeds
More Speeds and Feeds Resources
CNCCookbook Blog Posts Relating to Feeds and Speeds: Lots more in-depth information in bite-sized posts.
Cutting Speed Formulas and Their Pitfalls
Feeds and Speeds Calculator Wood
Turning and Lathe Feeds and Speeds
Free Lathe Speeds and Feeds Calculator
The 4 Fastest Ways to Break an Endmill: Chip Clearing, Built Up Edge, Runout and Deflection
Little-Known Factors That Make G-Wizard Great for Both Big and Small CNC Machines
CNC Router Feeds and Speeds from Manufacturer’s Recommendations
Better Feeds and Speeds for Shopbot CNC Routers
There's a whole range of CNC Mill Feeds and Speeds resources along with some to handle other types of CNC Machines.
Speeds and Feeds Fundamentals
Speeds and Feeds Intermediate Guide
Speeds and Feeds Expert Guide
Cutter-Specific Guides
Material-Specific Guides
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