Manufacturing Processes
Machining & Cutting Simulators
A focused Manufacturing Processes hub for machining & cutting tools, keeping related formulas, assumptions, and engineering checks together.
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Broaching Force Simulator
Machining & Cutting
Compute the pull force and cutting power of a multi-tooth broach in real time. Change the cut width, rise per tooth, specific cutting force, number of teeth engaged and …
CNC Machining
Machining & Cutting
Calculate cutting force, tool life, MRR, and more with this free CNC machining calculator. Includes material data for aluminum, steel, and stainless steel.
CNC Milling Regenerative Chatter Stability Lobe Diagram Simulator
Machining & Cutting
Solve the stability limit of regenerative chatter in end-mill machining using the Tlusty/Altintas analytical model. Adjust spindle speed, tooth count, tool natural frequ…
Cutting Temperature Estimator
Machining & Cutting
An energy-balance tool that estimates the average cutting temperature at the tool tip during turning and milling.
EDM Material Removal Rate Simulator
Machining & Cutting
Adjust the discharge settings of die-sinking electrical discharge machining (EDM) and see how fast the process removes metal.
Grinding Specific Energy Simulator
Machining & Cutting
Compute the specific energy of grinding — the energy required to remove a unit volume of material — directly from the process parameters.
Laser Cutting Speed Estimator
Machining & Cutting
Answer the everyday sheet-metal question — \
Machine Tool Spindle Thermal Growth & Precision Error Simulator
Machining & Cutting
CNC spindles in machining centres, lathes and grinders grow by tens of micrometres while running, and quietly throw precision parts out of tolerance.
Turning Machining Power Simulator
Machining & Cutting
Estimate how much power a turning operation on a lathe really takes.
Merchant Cutting Simulator — Orthogonal Cutting Force Analysis
Machining & Cutting
Solve Merchant's equation φ = 45° + α/2 − β/2 for 2D orthogonal cutting. Vary tool rake angle α and tool-chip friction coefficient μ and watch the shear angle, friction …
Metal Cutting Simulator — Merchant Circle & Cutting Force
Machining & Cutting
Calculate cutting forces with Merchant's theory. Visualize the Merchant circle and plot Taylor tool life in real time with this metal cutting simulator.
Milling Chatter Stability Lobe Diagram Simulator
Machining & Cutting
Predict the chatter vibration of milling with the Altintas-Budak Stability Lobe Diagram theory.
Turning Theoretical Surface Roughness Ra Simulator
Machining & Cutting
Compute the theoretical surface roughness Ra and Rz of a turned surface in real time from the feed f, tool nose radius r_ε, cutting speed, lead angle and workpiece diame…
Surface Roughness Converter · Ra/Rz/Rq & Process Selection
Machining & Cutting
Convert Ra, Rz, Rq & Rmax. Compare roughness by manufacturing process. ISO & ANSI reference guide for surface finish symbols and grades.
Taylor Tool Life Simulator
Machining & Cutting
Explore the most famous empirical law in machining — Taylor's tool life equation V·Tⁿ=C. Adjust the cutting speed, Taylor exponent n and constant C to see tool life, par…