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Cutting speed From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Cutting speed is the speed difference between the cutting tool and the surface of the workpiece it is operating on. Cutting speeds are a critical part of productive and economical machining in the field of manufacturing. They are equally important for the safe operation of any applicable machinery, especially in metalworking and woodworking usage. The term speeds and feeds may sometimes be used when discussing this value. Cutting speed For a given material there will be an optimum cutting speed and from this speed the spindle speed (RPM) can be calculated. Factors affecting the calculation of cutting speed are: The material being machined (steel, brass, tool steel, plastic, wood) (see table below) The material the cutter is made from (Carbon steel, High speed steel (HSS), carbide, ceramics) The economical life of the cutter (the cost to regrind or purchase new, compared to the quantity of parts produced). Cutting speeds are calculated on the assumption that optimum cutting conditions exist, these include: Metal removal rate (finishing cuts that remove a small amount of material may be run at increased speeds) Full and constant flow of cutting fluid (adequate cooling and chip flushing) Rigidity of the machine and tooling setup (reduction in vibration or chatter) Continuity of cut (as compared to an interrupted cut, such as machining square section material in a lathe) Condition of material (mill scale, hard spots due to white cast iron forming in castings) The cutting Speed is given as a set of constants available from the material manufacturer or supplier, the most common materials are available in reference books, or charts. The following table gives the cutting speeds for a selection of common materials. Cutting speeds for various materials (Based on High Speed Steel milling cutter) Material type meters per min feet per min Steel (tough) 15 - 18 50 - 60 Mild steel 30-38 100-125 Cast iron (medium) 18-