Field,Example,Notes
Operation,Milling,Record operation before entering cutting data
Material,Aluminum 6061,Use the actual alloy/condition
Tool,10 mm 4-flute carbide end mill,Record exact tool or part number
Cutting speed,250 m/min,Use the manufacturer value for the exact tool
Tool diameter,10 mm,Use actual cutting diameter when available
Flutes,4,Number of cutting edges
Chip load,0.05 mm/tooth,Use manufacturer starting range
Axial depth,5 mm,Record actual programmed depth
Radial width,5 mm,Record actual stepover/engagement
Machine max RPM,12000 RPM,Apply machine limit
Calculated RPM,7957.75,Example only
Calculated feed,1591.55 mm/min,Example only
Actual programmed RPM,,Record final value after machine cap
Actual programmed feed,,Record final value used on the machine
First-cut observation,,Record chips/load/finish/tool wear
Source reference,,Store toolmaker URL, catalog or part number