Feed Rate in Tool Life and Tool Wear Formulas

Feed Rate is defined as the tool’s distance travelled during one spindle revolution. And is denoted by f. Feed Rate is usually measured using the Millimeter Per Revolution for Feed. Note that the value of Feed Rate is always positive.

Formulas to find Feed Rate in Tool Life and Tool Wear

fxFeed given Cutting Velocity, Tool Life, and Volume of Metal RemovedGo

Tool Life and Tool Wear formulas that make use of Feed Rate

fxVolume of Metal removed given Cutting Velocity and Tool LifeGo

fxDepth of Cut given Cutting Velocity, Tool Life, and Volume of Metal RemovedGo

List of variables in Tool Life and Tool Wear formulas

fx Metal Removed Volume Go

fx Life of Tool Go

fx Cutting Velocity in Tool Life Go

fx Cutting Depth Go

FAQ

What is the Feed Rate?

Feed Rate is defined as the tool’s distance travelled during one spindle revolution. Feed Rate is usually measured using the Millimeter Per Revolution for Feed. Note that the value of Feed Rate is always positive.

Can the Feed Rate be negative?

No, the Feed Rate, measured in Feed cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Feed Rate?

Feed Rate is usually measured using the Millimeter Per Revolution[mm/rev] for Feed. Meter Per Revolution[mm/rev] are the few other units in which Feed Rate can be measured.

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