RPM = (m/min) x 318 ÷ Ø mm/min = Feed per Tooth x mm/min = Feed per Rev. x RPM
Number of Teeth x RPM
VC Cutting Speed (m/min)
π Pi (3.14, our Ø to Circ. ratio)
D Tool Diameter (mm)
n rev/min (RPM, S-Code)
VF Table Feed (mm/min, F-Code)
fZ Feed per Tooth (mm)
fn Feed per Revolution (mm)
Z Number of Flutes
ae Width of Cut, Radial Depth of Cut
ap Depth of Cut, Axial Depth of Cut
Download Haas Shop Notes, the Machinist’s CNC
Reference Guide, from diy.Haascnc.com
for more tips and formulas