In this learning activity the student will define cutting speed and calculate the proper revolutions per minute for turning applications.

Lathe Cutting Speed and RPM Calculations

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Lathe Cutting Speed and RPM Calculations

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Cutting speed is the surface speed ______.

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where the cutting takes place

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Cutting speed is the surface speed ______.

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where the cutting takes place

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Lathe Cutting Speed and RPM Calculations

If two pieces of different diameters are operating at the same RPM, the larger diameter piece______.
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Lathe Cutting Speed and RPM Calculations

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If two pieces of different diameters are operating at the same RPM, the larger diameter piece______.

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has a greater surface speed

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Lathe Cutting Speed and RPM Calculations

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If two pieces of different diameters are operating at the same RPM, the larger diameter piece______.

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has a greater surface speed

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Lathe Cutting Speed and RPM Calculations

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Lathe Cutting Speed and RPM Calculations

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The harder the workpiece material, ______.

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the slower the cutting speed

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The harder the workpiece material, ______.

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the slower the cutting speed

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Lathe Cutting Speed and RPM Calculations

Calculate the RPM for turning a 0.500-inch diameter piece of 4140 steel with a cutting speed of 60 SFPM using a high-speed steel turning tool.
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Lathe Cutting Speed and RPM Calculations

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Calculate the RPM for turning a 0.500-inch diameter piece of 4140 steel with a cutting speed of 60 SFPM using a high-speed steel turning tool.

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480 RPM

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Lathe Cutting Speed and RPM Calculations

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Calculate the RPM for turning a 0.500-inch diameter piece of 4140 steel with a cutting speed of 60 SFPM using a high-speed steel turning tool.

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480 RPM

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Lathe Cutting Speed and RPM Calculations

Calculate the RPM for turning a 2.500-inch diameter bar of 1045 steel with a carbide turning tool. The cutting speed for carbide turning tools in 1045 steel is 500 SFPM.
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Lathe Cutting Speed and RPM Calculations

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Calculate the RPM for turning a 2.500-inch diameter bar of 1045 steel with a carbide turning tool. The cutting speed for carbide turning tools in 1045 steel is 500 SFPM.

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800 RPM

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Lathe Cutting Speed and RPM Calculations

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Calculate the RPM for turning a 2.500-inch diameter bar of 1045 steel with a carbide turning tool. The cutting speed for carbide turning tools in 1045 steel is 500 SFPM.

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800 RPM

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Lathe Cutting Speed and RPM Calculations

Calculate the RPM for drilling a hole in a 6.0-inch diameter piece on a lathe with a 0.75-inch high-speed steel drill in 1095 steel. The cutting speed for 1095 steel is 40 SFPM.
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Lathe Cutting Speed and RPM Calculations

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Calculate the RPM for drilling a hole in a 6.0-inch diameter piece on a lathe with a 0.75-inch high-speed steel drill in 1095 steel. The cutting speed for 1095 steel is 40 SFPM.

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215 RPM

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Lathe Cutting Speed and RPM Calculations

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Calculate the RPM for drilling a hole in a 6.0-inch diameter piece on a lathe with a 0.75-inch high-speed steel drill in 1095 steel. The cutting speed for 1095 steel is 40 SFPM.

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215 RPM

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Lathe Cutting Speed and RPM Calculations

Calculate the RPM for turning a 1.00-inch diameter piece of 52100 steel. The cutting speed for a high-speed steel turning tool in 52100 steel is 50 SFPM.
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Lathe Cutting Speed and RPM Calculations

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Calculate the RPM for turning a 1.00-inch diameter piece of 52100 steel. The cutting speed for a high-speed steel turning tool in 52100 steel is 50 SFPM.

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200 RPM

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Lathe Cutting Speed and RPM Calculations

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Calculate the RPM for turning a 1.00-inch diameter piece of 52100 steel. The cutting speed for a high-speed steel turning tool in 52100 steel is 50 SFPM.

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200 RPM

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Lathe Cutting Speed and RPM Calculations

Calculate the RPM for boring a 0.7500 hole in a 3-inch diameter piece of 4140 steel. The cutting speed for a carbide-boring tool in 4140 steel is 240 SFPM.
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Lathe Cutting Speed and RPM Calculations

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Calculate the RPM for boring a 0.7500 hole in a 3-inch diameter piece of 4140 steel. The cutting speed for a carbide-boring tool in 4140 steel is 240 SFPM.

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1280 RPM

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Lathe Cutting Speed and RPM Calculations

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Calculate the RPM for boring a 0.7500 hole in a 3-inch diameter piece of 4140 steel. The cutting speed for a carbide-boring tool in 4140 steel is 240 SFPM.

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1280 RPM

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Lathe Cutting Speed and RPM Calculations

Calculate the RPM for turning a 4-inch piece of 1018 steel with a high-speed steel turning tool. The cutting speed for a high-speed steel tool in 1018 steel is 90 SFPM.
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Lathe Cutting Speed and RPM Calculations

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Calculate the RPM for turning a 4-inch piece of 1018 steel with a high-speed steel turning tool. The cutting speed for a high-speed steel tool in 1018 steel is 90 SFPM.

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90 RPM

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Lathe Cutting Speed and RPM Calculations

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Calculate the RPM for turning a 4-inch piece of 1018 steel with a high-speed steel turning tool. The cutting speed for a high-speed steel tool in 1018 steel is 90 SFPM.

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90 RPM

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Lathe Cutting Speed and RPM Calculations

Calculate the RPM for rough turning a 4.00-inch diameter 1018 steel bar with a 55-degree carbide turning tool in 1018 steel. The cutting speed for a carbide turning tool in 1018 steel is 400 SFPM.
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Lathe Cutting Speed and RPM Calculations

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Calculate the RPM for rough turning a 4.00-inch diameter 1018 steel bar with a 55-degree carbide turning tool in 1018 steel. The cutting speed for a carbide turning tool in 1018 steel is 400 SFPM.

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400 RPM

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Lathe Cutting Speed and RPM Calculations

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Calculate the RPM for rough turning a 4.00-inch diameter 1018 steel bar with a 55-degree carbide turning tool in 1018 steel. The cutting speed for a carbide turning tool in 1018 steel is 400 SFPM.

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400 RPM

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