BALL NOSE MILLS for FINISHING CUTS

Input data in the shaded cells only

Milling Cutter Nomenclature

Maximum cutting diameter
Number of cutting edges
Number of effective cutting edges

Machining Conditions
Maximum spindle speed of the milling machine
Cutting speed (surface feet)
Depth of cut / stock to remove (d.o.c.)
Effective cutting diameter (if tip cutting)

Tip cutting or 3d surfacing? (1=Tip,2=Surfacing) **

Required spindle speed
Spindle speed (compensates for machine max.)

Width of cut
Feed per tooth
Feed per revolution
Feed rate without adjustment to axial depth of cut
Feed rate adjusted to axial depth of cut (if d < D/2)
Feed per rev. adjusted to axial depth of cut (d < D/2)
Feed per tooth adjusted to axial depth of cut (d < D/2)

Metal removal rate (no adjustment to axial depth of cut)

Metal removal rate adjusted to axial depth of cut

Developed by Edmund Isakov, Ph.D., DAPRA Corporation

Symbol

Value

Unit

D
Z
Ze

0.500
2
2

in.

Symbol

Value

Unit

nmax
Vc
d
De

9000
600
0.015
0.171

rpm
sfm
in.
in.

1 or 2
n
n
w
f
fz
F
Fd
fd
fzd

2
6549
6549
0.171
0.0020
0.0040
26.2
76.8
0.0117
0.0059

Q
Qd

0.07
0.20

rpm
rpm
in.
ipt
in.
ipm
ipm
in.
in.
in3/min
in3/min

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Scallop Height Calculator

Ball Dia.

Height

Stepover

0.75

0.0001

0.01731935

Directions: Fill in the blocks

shaded in light-blue with the
appropriate information. The
calculator will automatically
provide the necessary speed
and feed in the red numbers.
For assistance, call Dapra @
(800) 243-3344.

** If cutting is to be only at
the tip of the ball nose, input
"1". If cutting will take place
up and down the side of the
insert, input "2".

Developed by Edmund Isakov, Ph.D., DAPRA Corporation

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MACHINABILITY FACTORS AND

MACHINE EFFICIENCY FACTORS

Table 1. Machinability Factors, Cm

Workpiece Material
Cm
Aluminum alloys
1.0
Carbon steels
1.3
Alloy and mold steels
1.8
Cast irons
1.3
Titanium alloys
1.7
Stainless and tool steels
2.3
High-temperature alloys
2.3

Table 2. Machine Efficiency Factors, E

Type of Drive
E, %
Direct Drive
95
Direct Belt Drive
90
Back Gear Drive
75
Geared Head Drive
70 - 80
Oil - Hydraulic Drive
60 - 90

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