Micro Machining Calculator

Estimate micro-tool feed, MRR, minimum chip thickness, and deflection risk for precision features.

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Tip: Lock micro-tool diameter and runout first, then tune chip load and engagement.

Results

288
Feed rate (mm/min)
1.267
Material removal rate (mm3/min)
1.81
Minimum chip thickness (um)
36.7
Deflection risk (%)
55
Recommended DOC ceiling (um)
Linked Parameter Diagram
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Input / Output Bars

Inputs

Tool diameter0.4
Spindle speed32,000
Flute count2
Chip load4.5

Outputs

Feed rate288
Material removal rate1.267
Minimum chip thickness1.81
Deflection risk36.686

Geometry View

Machining Window

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Feed rate
288
Material removal rate
1.267
Minimum chip thickness
1.81
Deflection risk
36.686
Tool diameter
0.4
Spindle speed
32,000

Tool role and boundaries

Micro Machining Calculator is not a one-shot number widget. It is an engineering baseline tool for real shop-floor decisions. Estimate micro-tool feed, MRR, minimum chip thickness, and deflection risk for precision features. This tool is used to set feed, speed, and load decisions against machine limits before production release.

Treat every output as a first-pass candidate, not an immediate production command: run defaults first, tune one variable at a time, and record machine, tooling, fixture, and material-lot context.

Fast baseline workflow

  1. Run once with defaults to confirm units and expected behavior.
  2. Lock constraints first (dimensions, machine limits, setup boundaries), then tune controls.
  3. Change one key variable per iteration and record why it changed.
  4. Check primary outputs against machine capability before secondary metrics.
  5. Validate first piece with conservative override before moving to target cycle.
  6. Store accepted values with revision tags so shift handoff stays reproducible.

Input strategy

Use a three-layer input model:

  • Constraint layer: dimensions, tolerances, travels, clamping, controller limits.
  • Control layer: speed, feed, engagement, compensation, cycle parameters.
  • Target layer: takt time, cost, scrap risk, tool-change frequency.

A common failure mode is pushing control values before constraints are stable. Lock constraints first, then build a stable operating window with small increments.

Output interpretation

Interpret results in order: primary safety checks first, then stability, then economics.

  1. Safety: no machine, tool, or fixture limit violations.
  2. Stability: load, thermal, and vibration behavior remains controlled.
  3. Economics: cycle and cost align with shift target.

Current focus outputs include Feed rate, MRR, Deflection risk. If numbers conflict with floor behavior, verify units and inputs before changing strategy.

Typical failure modes and fixes

  • Sudden output jump: verify units, decimal precision, and input ordering first.
  • Unexpected trend: inspect workholding, tool condition, and thermal stability before retuning.
  • Big machine-to-machine delta: compare servo behavior, coolant coverage, spindle health, and compensation tables.
  • Shift handoff instability: enforce revision logging for program, tool, and parameter timestamp.

Keep rollback points and use single-variable increments to avoid coupled uncertainty.

FAQ

Can outputs be used directly for production?

Not immediately. Validate first piece, then short-run stability, then release to full production.

Why does floor behavior differ from computed values?

This is expected. Material lot, tool wear, thermal state, and machine dynamics all shift outcomes.

When should I recalculate?

Recalculate whenever tooling, fixturing, material lot, controller parameters, or takt target changes.

Final recommendation

Use Micro Machining Calculator inside a fixed loop: baseline, first-piece validation, single-variable tuning, parameter freeze, and revision tracking. The outcome is not just one result but a repeatable process capability.