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

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

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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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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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 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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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

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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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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