Every field on the main Speeds and Feeds page can toggle between "in" and "mm" simply by clicking on the in/mm label located next to the field.
For example, if you enter 0.5 in diameter, you can convert it to 12.7 by clicking on the "in" label like so:
It is totally normal to have some fields metric and others imperial.
Double Click on the HSMAdvisor icon to launch the program.
Select your Workpiece Material by clicking on the drop-down list located in the Workpiece panel.
You can also search for available materials using the search function.
Select the Machine from the drop-down list.
There are thousands of machines available on the market and we could not add many.
There are, however, machine definitions in the list common in both the industrial and hobby machine shops.
Using machines supplied with the program as templates, users can very often easily create their own machine definitions
Choose your Tool Type, Tool Material and Tool Coating
Cutting parameters depend not only on the type of tool you are using, but also on the material it is made of and its coating.
We have the largest number of tool types, tool materials and coatings to choose from than any other Speed and Feed calculator out there
Here is a short Application Guide for use of different cutting tool materials and coatings.
Tool Materials and Coatings are listed from least preferable to most preferable.
(IE: line "Recommended tool materials: HSS, HSCobalt, Carbide, Diamond" means that HSS is the least preferable material and Diamond is the Most preferable one)
Enter Your cutting tool geometry starting with Tool Diameter (Turn diameter for Lathe)
All input fields displayed on the screen are important.
Enter/Adjust your cutter engagement parameters
The expandable Cut panel is visible when either Milling or Turning Tool Type is selected.
When a Turning tool type is selected, only the DOC input field is visible.
One of the handiest functions of HSMAdvisor is the ability to suggest Depth of Cut (DOC) and Width of Cut (WOC) based on tool type and user-specified tool geometry.
When Cut data matches the default or ideal data specific for the selected Tool Type, the DOC and WOC fields turn Green in color:
This article describes how to balance the Cutter Engagement and find the most efficient way of removing material.
While definitions of HSM may vary between tool manufacturers and even individual shops, the physics behind it remains the same.
High-Speed Machining is a set of programming, machining, and tooling techniques aimed at a radical increase in productivity.
Chip Thinning and HSM machining switches allow HSMAdvisor to account for chip thinning in certain machining modes.
Because in real world any tool can be used for roughing, finishing and general machining, also machining conditions may vary.
HSMAdvisor allows you to choose the preferred material load on your tool.
Performance Slider is available for Milling and Turning Tools.
You need to expand Speed and Feed Adjustments Panel to see it.
HSMAdvisor allows you to properly calculate cutting speeds and feeds for various cutting modes including Circular tool path compensation and Ramping.
The button that enables Circular/Ramp compensation is located on Cut Data panel below DOC and WOC input fields.
This button launches Circular Interpolation/Ramping dialog where you can specify your cutter engagement and various machining modes.