paper: Feet Per Second / Misc Calculations

[chris L]

Originally Posted by rc_cola1323

Hey dude, could you create a feed and speed calculator for CNC machining.

Including imput

Motor HP (if possible)
Material
Cutter Flutes
Type of cutter
Cutter diameter
Cutter Material

Output

Spindle Rate and Feed
Feed per tooth

I have tried making a calculator for this but i found there are to many variables that can change how fast you can actually go. big one being is the tool sharp. For the machines we have at my school I just remember which feeds to use. If you found me a resource for how to get it then i could probably do it but myself i do not know how.

--Chris

[R.C.]

I'll send some info that way.

[AndyB]

I'm just playing with it for the first time right now. I really love your gear spacing tool. This is going to be very useful.

Here's my wishlist

-Add Ability to use multiple gearboxes in a single reduction
-Add AM Planetary Gearbox to list: http://andymark.biz/am-0002.html
-Add Banebots P80 Gearboxes to list: http://banebots.com/c/P80A-nnnn-n0n5-Rn
-Add # of Motors per Gearbox and # of Gearboxes option to Rotary Joint, Intake, and Linear

I might think of something else.

Thanks a lot for doing this.

[chris L]

Update "chris L calcs V1.0"

Added a drop down menu for each stage of reduction to have a different gearbox at each step.

Added AndyMark Planetary Gearbox.

Questions and Comments are appreciated.

Thanks

--Chris

[chris L]

Update:

Added:

Andymark GEM500 (Base/ 2 Stage/ 3 Stage/ 4 Stage)
Toughbox optional ratio 1/2

--Chris

[chris L]

Update:

Added-
Dewalt 3 Speed Transmission all 3 speeds

If you have any other gearboxes or motors you would like added to this let me know asap and i will add them.

I will update as you request motors or gearboxes.

I plan on a final update (i will probably make a new paper for it) either January 3rd in the evening or the 4th sometime during the day with new motors / gearboxes (if any) .

Thanks

--Chris

[chris L]

Update:

Added-

Misc gear calculations

If anyone has requests for calculators or changes in my current ones let me know.

Once build starts i will be releasing one either on Saturday or Sunday and that will be it for the season so if you want anything added let me know now.

Thanks

--Chris

[chris L]

Hey everyone, hope you all had a great FRC season.

Now that the Official season is over i'm going to try to start working on my calcs again the only thing is i don't know what needs to be changed, so if you have anything you would like me to work on let me know and i will gladly work on it.

I'm up for any suggestions for modifications to the current calcs and open for any requests for new ones.

Thanks

--Chris