Cutting Tool Selection GuideFeaturedIn-Depth
2026年5月19日
Guidelines for Selecting Cutting Tool Cutting Speed
Cutting speed refers to the relative velocity between cutting tools and workpiece surfaces during machining, also known as surface cutting speed.As a core parameter directly affecting machining perfor
Cutting speed refers to the relative velocity between cutting tools and workpiece surfaces during machining, also known as surface cutting speed.As a core parameter directly affecting machining performance, cutting speed mainly influences three key aspects:
- Cutting tool service life
- Workpiece surface finish
- Overall machining efficiency
Key Factors to Consider When Selecting Proper Cutting Speed
- Mechanical properties of workpiece materials
- Material grade and geometric design of cutting tools
- Cutting fluid performance for lubrication and cooling effect
- Cutting feed rate and cutting depth related to material removal volume
- Spindle power output of machining equipment
Professional cutting tool manufacturers always provide standardized machining parameter data including recommended cutting speed, feed rate and cutting depth for all tool products.In addition, universal metal cutting machining handbooks also contain abundant reference parameters. Technicians can select basic machining data from the references, then fine-tune parameters according to actual workpiece material characteristics and machine tool working conditions, so as to achieve optimal stable cutting performance and ideal machining results.
Professional Cutting Speed Calculation Formula
V = Cutting speed (m/min)D = Effective workpiece diameter (mm)π = Pi constantN = Spindle rotational speed (rpm)