Milling App Aids Cutting Parameter Calculation
Helical Solutions offers the Helical Milling Advisor, a milling calculator designed to help users optimize use of the company’s end mills.
Helical Solutions offers the Helical Milling Advisor, a milling calculator designed to help users optimize use of the company’s end mills. With over 300 material grades and conditions, the app offers cutter parameter recommendations, including cut depths and widths, within the capability of the user’s machine tool and setup. The program provides feed and speed adjustment sliders and a tips and guidelines section. The app is available for download from Helical Solutions’ website.
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