Machining Advisor

Feeds & Speeds Advisor

Describe the cut. The Advisor returns a recommended starting point and the industrial Machining Envelope around it.

Conventional Milling InputsDescribe the tool, material and conventional cutting setup

Work Material Material Condition Tool Material Tool Diameter

Flutes

teeth

Operation Setup Rigidity Tool Stickout Optional

Axial Depth Optional

Radial DOC Optional

Max Spindle RPM Optional

RPM

Axial depth and radial engagement are optional. Max Spindle RPM only caps the RPM recommendation and envelope if the calculated range reaches the machine limit.

Advanced Setup & OverridesMachine limits and manual manufacturer values

Machine Profile Spindle Power

Max Feed

IPM

Surface Speed Source Starting Surface Speed

SFM

Open Reference Range

SFM

Chip Load Source Modeled Target Chip Thickness

in/tooth

Enter the cut details to see a recommendation. The Advisor will calculate automatically as soon as it has enough information.

High-Speed Milling Advisor

HSM Cutting Strategy

A separate low-radial-engagement workflow. The advisor starts with a conservative material-aware radial engagement, while low engagement is allowed to drive a strong HSM spindle speed.

HSM

HSM Tool & MaterialIndependent from the Conventional Milling screen

Work Material Material Condition Tool Material Tool Diameter

Flutes

teeth

HSM Strategy Setup Rigidity Tool Stickout Optional

Axial Engagement (Ap) Optional

Radial Engagement (Ae) Conservative auto-start

Max Spindle RPM Optional

RPM

HSM begins with a conservative material-aware radial engagement selected by the Advisor. You can increase Ae after proving the cut. Lower engagement can also support higher HSM surface speed. Max Spindle RPM only caps the result if the calculated range reaches the machine limit.

HSM Machine Limits & OverridesIndependent HSM machine and manual values

Machine Profile Spindle Power

Max Feed

IPM

Surface Speed Source Starting Surface Speed

SFM

Chip Load Source Target Chip Thickness

in/tooth

HSM

Enter the HSM cut details to see a recommendation. Tool diameter, flute count and radial engagement are required.

Advisor Method & Data Policy

The Advisor calculates RPM, feed per tooth, feed rate, material removal rate, cutter engagement angle and radial chip thinning from machining geometry and openly licensed reference data. The Machining Envelope is intended for full-size industrial/VMC-class machining.

Exact tool-manufacturer values can be entered in Advanced Setup when available and should take precedence for the exact cutter and material.

Engineering reference only. Verify critical dimensions, parameters, machine/tool limits and governing specifications before use. Terms & Disclaimer