Cutting Speed Guide
Cutting speed (Vc) is the surface speed at the cutting edge — the rate at which the tool's periphery moves through the material. It is standard, machine-independent terminology used across the milling industry.
Cutting Speed Formula
| Vc (m/min) | = (π × D × n) / 1000 |
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D = tool diameter (mm) · n = spindle speed (RPM)
Spindle Speed Formula (rearranged for RPM)
| n (RPM) | = (Vc × 1000) / (π × D) |
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Use this form when a target cutting speed is known and the required spindle RPM must be calculated for a given tool diameter.
EUROCUT-specific recommended cutting speeds by material and coating are pending final manufacturer confirmation.