Sheet Metal Bend Allowance and Flat Pattern Calculator: K-Factor, Formula and Examples
The drawing of a sheet-metal part gives the outside dimensions of the bent part, but what the laser, shear or punch has to cut is ... Read more
The drawing of a sheet-metal part gives the outside dimensions of the bent part, but what the laser, shear or punch has to cut is ... Read more
"What should my machine's hourly rate be?" is the question every job shop asks, and most answer it with the number the shop next door ... Read more
Every CNC quote has to answer two questions: what does this part cost us, and what price do we give the customer? This CNC machining ... Read more
Calculating speed and feed in milling differs from turning in two ways: feed is defined per tooth (fz), and cutting speed is calculated not from ... Read more
Work out theoretical Ra from nose radius and feed, find the feed for a required Ra, convert Ra to Rz and get the correct cut-off setting for measuring.
Read moreCalculate taper angle, taper ratio, chamfer dimensions and right triangles for CNC turning and milling. Half angle, included angle and DMS output.
Read moreWhat steel is 1.2344? What is the equivalent of 4140? Type the code and see the EN material number, EN name, AISI, JIS and AFNOR equivalents. 34 common grades.
Read moreWhat is 45 HRC in HB? Convert between HRC, HB and HV, and calculate HBW from a Brinell indentation or HV from Vickers diagonals. Includes a tempering hardness table.
Read morePick a diameter, a hole class and a shaft class to get clearance, interference and fit type instantly. 1–500 mm, H7/g6 to H7/p6, plus a bearing seat fit guide.
Read moreCalculate the smallest and largest acceptable hole size from diameter and IT grade. Full IT5–IT13 table and how to read H7/H10, in plain shop language.
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