WorkshopMate Engineering Centre

Milling Engineering Centre

Configure the milling operation, cutter and workpiece to generate recommended cutting data and live calculations.

Milling setup

Inputs

Define the operation, material and cutter geometry.

Operation

Choose the milling operation and workpiece material.

Operation

Workpiece material

Search by material name, grade, family or designation.

Recommended Tool

WorkshopMate automatically selects a suitable cutter from the operation, material and feature geometry. Enable the override only when using another available tool.

Complete the feature geometry

Enter the operation, material and required dimensions so WorkshopMate can rank the most suitable cutter.

Use a different toolWorkshopMate uses the recommended cutter automatically. Enable this only when using another cutter available in the workshop.

Cutting Conditions

Enter engagement values to calculate material removal rate and cutter engagement.

Radial engagement (ae)

Sideways width of cut, also called ae or stepover.Axial depth (ap)

Vertical depth of cut, also called ap or stepdown.

Recommendations are generic starting values. Confirm them against the cutter manufacturer and adjust for machine rigidity, tool overhang, coolant delivery and workholding.

Tool visualisation

Tool Preview

Cutter geometry and workpiece engagement.

Live

Component preview

Milling tool preview

Live summary of the selected cutter, material and engagement.

Live preview

Selected cutter

Awaiting tool selection

Flute count not entered

Operation

Awaiting selection

Material

Awaiting selection

Radial engagement

Awaiting value

Awaiting ae

Axial depth

Awaiting value

Awaiting ap

Cutting speed

Awaiting value

Feed per tooth

Awaiting value

Calculated specification

Results

Recommended cutting conditions and live performance data.

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Calculation status

Awaiting milling setup

Select the operation, material, cutter type, cutter material, diameter and flute count.

Spindle speed

-rpm

Cutting speed

-m/min

Feed rate

-mm/min

Feed per tooth

-mm/tooth

Material removal rate

Enter ae and apcm3/min

Radial engagement

Enter ae% of diameter

Axial depth ratio

Enter ap× diameter

Tool selection

Complete the material, operation and geometry inputs to generate a tool recommendation.

Cutting conditions

Select a supported material and cutter to calculate cutting speed and feed per tooth.

Machining strategy

Machining strategy guidance will update from the selected operation, material and cutter.

Inspection

Inspection guidance will become available once the machining recommendation is complete.

Cutting Conditions

Detailed live cutting data calculated from the selected material, operation and active cutter.

Complete the milling setup to view calculated cutting conditions.

Tool Details

Live details for the active cutter and the WorkshopMate recommended tool.

Complete the milling setup to view active tool details.

G-code Example

Example milling code using the current live spindle speed and feed values.

A G-code example will become available when a supported milling operation and active cutter are selected.

Troubleshooting

Chatter, poor finish, tool wear and tool-breakage guidance will appear here.

Full Data Table

A complete table of inputs, calculated values and source confidence will appear here.