RPM Calculator
### CNC Machining & Rotational Speed Mechanics **Revolutions Per Minute (RPM)** is the fundamental unit of rotational frequency used across mechanical engineering, automotive drivetrains, and.
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💡 Practical Example
Machining 6061-T6 aluminum with a 1/2" carbide end mill at 300 SFM requires 2,292 RPM. Feeding a 4-flute cutter at 0.003" per tooth yields a CNC table feed rate of 27.5 inches per minute.
📖 About RPM Calculator
CNC Machining & Rotational Speed Mechanics
Revolutions Per Minute (RPM) is the fundamental unit of rotational frequency used across mechanical engineering, automotive drivetrains, and manufacturing machining.
Primary Machining Speed & Feed Formulas
- Spindle RPM: RPM = SFM × 12π × D ≈ SFM × 3.8197D
- Table Feed Rate (Inches Per Minute - IPM): IPM = RPM × z × f_z
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- Feed Per Revolution (IPR): IPR = z × f_z = IPMRPM
- Angular Velocity (ω): ω = 2 π × RPM60
- Metric Surface Speed (v_c): v_c = π × D_mm × RPM1000
Standard Cutting Speed Guidelines (Carbide Tooling)
- Aluminum & Non-Ferrous: 600 - 2,500 SFM
- Mild Carbon Steel: 250 - 450 SFM
- Alloy Steel: 175 - 300 SFM
- Stainless Steel: 125 - 250 SFM
- Titanium & Inconel: 60 - 150 SFM
How to Use This Calculator
Enter your Surface Cutting Speed (SFM - Surface Feet per Minute) (e.g. 300 in SFM), Cutter / Workpiece Diameter (Inches) (e.g. 0.5 in in), Number of Flutes / Teeth (e.g. 4 in teeth), and Feed Per Tooth / Chip Load (Inches) (e.g. 0.003 in in/tooth). Results update instantly as you type — adjust any value to compare scenarios.
The Formula
RPM = (SFM 12) / (pi Diameter) = (SFM * 3.8197) / Diameter
Feed Rate (IPM) = RPM Flutes FPT
Angular velocity = (2 pi RPM) / 60
Feed per rev = flutes * FPT
Worked Example
Machining 6061-T6 aluminum with a 1/2" carbide end mill at 300 SFM requires 2,292 RPM. Feeding a 4-flute cutter at 0.003" per tooth yields a CNC table feed rate of 27.5 inches per minute.
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