Calculations (CLAMPS)

Group 1
Eq1: Convert SFM to RPM
𝑆𝐹𝑀 × 12
𝑅𝑃𝑀 =
𝜋×𝐷
Where:

RPM = spindle speed in revolutions per minute

SFM = tool surface feet per minute

12 = value to convert feet to inches, 12 in /1 foot

𝜋 = mathematical symbol for the ratio between the diameter and radius of a circle

D = tool diameter in inches

Eq2: Determine material removal rate (MRR)

𝑀𝑅𝑅 = (𝑊)(𝐷)(𝐹)(𝑁)(𝑅𝑃𝑀)

Where:

MRR = material removal rate in in3 /minute

W = width of cut in inches

D = depth of cut in inches F = feed per tooth in inches

N = number of cutter teeth

RPM = spindle speed

Eq3: Calculate Spindle Horsepower

𝑃𝑠𝑝𝑖𝑛𝑑𝑙𝑒 = (𝐾𝑝 )(𝑀𝑅𝑅)

Where:

𝑃𝑠𝑝𝑖𝑛𝑑𝑙𝑒 = Spindle horsepower (hp). Although the spindle may be capable of producing more
horsepower, this value is what is produced for the material and tool used.

KP = Power constant obtained from reference tables {1, 2, 3, 5, 6}. Factors affecting the power constant
include workpiece material microstructure and hardness, feed rate, rake angle of the cutting tool and
sharpness of tool.

Eq4: Calculate force transmitted from the tool to the workpiece

26400𝑃𝑠𝑝𝑖𝑛𝑑𝑙𝑒
𝐹𝑡𝑜𝑜𝑙 =
𝑆𝐹𝑀
Where:

𝐹𝑡𝑜𝑜𝑙 = cutting force transmitted to the workpiece, inch-pounds

26,400 = 33,000 ft-lb/min conversion factor, with 80% efficiency

𝑃𝑠𝑝𝑖𝑛𝑑𝑙𝑒 = the spindle horsepower (hp) calculated in Eq3

SFM = tool surface feet per minute

Eq5: Calculate the Required Clamping Force

1.5𝐹𝑡𝑜𝑜𝑙
𝐹𝑐𝑙𝑎𝑚𝑝 =
𝜇
Where:

𝐹𝑐𝑙𝑎𝑚𝑝 = required Clamping Force (FC) to resist cutting force, in pounds (lb)

𝐹𝑡𝑜𝑜𝑙 = cutting force from Eq4, in pounds (lb), with a 1.5 safety margin for hydraulic clamping

𝜇 = coefficient of friction for material being machined

The results of Eq5 returns the amount, or magnitude, of the total Clamping Force required to secure the
workpiece in the opposite direction of the cutting tool applied force. It does not take into consideration
other devices that may contribute to the required FC, such as locating cylinders and locators or stops.