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Drilling Speed and Feed

Description

Determine the spindle speed (RPM) and feed rate (IPM) for a drilling operation, as well as the cut time for a given cut length. Drilling operations are those in which a cutting tool with sharp teeth, such as a twist drill, rotates and feeds into the workpiece axially, forming a hole with a diameter equal to that of the tool. Calculations use the desired tool diameter, cutting speed, and cutting feed, which should be chosen based on the specific cutting conditions, including the workpiece material and tool material.

DRILLING SPEED AND FEED CALCULATOR

Tool diameter (in)

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Cutting speed (SFM)

× 12

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÷

Tool diameter (in)

—

× π

=

Spindle speed (RPM)

​

Cutting feed (IPR)

​
×

Spindle speed (RPM)

—

=

Feed rate (IPM)

​

Cut length (in)

​
÷

Feed rate (IPM)

—

=

Cut time (min)

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Drilling speed and feed diagram