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Calculated Industries, maker of the Machinist Calc Pro handheld calculator, has introduced a Windows-compatible software version of its machining math tool.
Machinist Calc Pro for Windows is an easy-to-use program that lets machining pros use advanced machining math calculations and reference tools without leaving their estimating, scheduling, CAD/CAM, CNC or other machining programs. Precise machining outputs for tasks like bolt pattern layouts can be printed instantly or pasted into spreadsheets, plans or instructions. Machinist Calc Pro for Windows has more complete Thread data than the Machinery's Handbook, including step-saving Thread and Drill Size chart look-ups, speeds and feeds, right triangle solutions, trigonometric functions and much more. The software is compatible with Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, 7 and 8 operating systems.
Dedicated functions include:
Built-in Drill and Thread Size Tables
Drill Point Cut Depth solutions
Cutting Speed, Spindle Speed (RPM)
Feed Rate, Cutting Feed, Feed per Tooth (Chip Load)
Bolt Pattern hole layouts
Advanced Bolt Pattern hole layouts with center X, Y coordinate
Right triangle math
Trigonometric solutions
Wire Sizes and 3-Wire measurements
Machinist Calc Pro for Windows is available at major machining supply dealerships and from Calculated Industries at www.calculated.com. The software sells for $39.95 and comes with two licenses, so machinists can use it in the shop or at home.
Related Glossary Terms
- computer numerical control ( CNC)
computer numerical control ( CNC)
Microprocessor-based controller dedicated to a machine tool that permits the creation or modification of parts. Programmed numerical control activates the machine’s servos and spindle drives and controls the various machining operations. See DNC, direct numerical control; NC, numerical control.
- cutting speed
cutting speed
Tangential velocity on the surface of the tool or workpiece at the cutting interface. The formula for cutting speed (sfm) is tool diameter 5 0.26 5 spindle speed (rpm). The formula for feed per tooth (fpt) is table feed (ipm)/number of flutes/spindle speed (rpm). The formula for spindle speed (rpm) is cutting speed (sfm) 5 3.82/tool diameter. The formula for table feed (ipm) is feed per tooth (ftp) 5 number of tool flutes 5 spindle speed (rpm).
- feed
feed
Rate of change of position of the tool as a whole, relative to the workpiece while cutting.
