Machine Shop 4
Project - Carbide Calculator (Return to Projects)
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Part # PS6E
Part Desc: Using the Carbide
Calculator
Quantity Req.: 1
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PLEASE USE A MACHINERY’S HANDBOOK OR A CARBIDE MANUFACTURER HANDBOOK AS A REFERENCE ALONG WITH THE CARBIDE CALCULATOR.

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Setup Data - Example 1
Workpiece material AISI 1045 alloy steel
Hardness (Bhn) 250-325
Depth of cut .100
Work Diameter 3”
Cutting speed (ft/min) 300
Feed Rate (ipr) .015
1.
Determine the following cutting conditions for example 1.
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RPM =
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Metal removal rate =
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“P” Value for General Turning
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Horsepower at spindle =
Instructors
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Initials Date
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Part # PS6E
Part Desc: Carbide Calculator
Quantity Req.: 1
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PLEASE USE A MACHINERY’S HANDBOOK OR A CARBIDE MANUFACTURER HANDBOOK AS A REFERENCE.

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Setup Data - Example 2
Workpiece material AISI 1018 alloy steel
Hardness (Bhn) 175-225
Depth of cut .125
Work Diameter 2.5”
Cutting speed (ft/min) 600
Feed Rate (ipr) .012
1.
Determine the following cutting conditions for example 1.
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RPM =
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Metal removal rate =
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“P” Value for RoughTurning
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Horsepower at spindle =
Instructors
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Initials Date
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Part # PS6E
Part Desc: Carbide Calculator
Quantity Req.: 1
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PLEASE USE A MACHINERY’S HANDBOOK OR A CARBIDE MANUFACTURER HANDBOOK AS A REFERENCE.

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Setup Data - Example 3
Workpiece material AISI 4140 alloy steel
CNMG 432 Coated Insert
Depth of cut .100
Work Diameter 4”
Carbide Grade KC850
Feed Rate (ipr) .015
1.
Determine the following cutting conditions for example 1.
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Cutting speed=
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RPM =
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Brinell Hardness (HB) =
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Metal removal rate =
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“P” Value for General Turning
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Horsepower at spindle =
Instructors
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Initials Date