Chip Thinning

[MilLizard]

I am curious if anyone has downloaded the free Chip Thinning application from here? Is it safe to download and does it help at all? Thank you.

[neurosis]

I haven't downloaded the one from this site, but there are a bunch of them out there. I believe its an old app that Tim put up so I'm sure the one on this site is safe.

Most tool manufacturers are starting to figure this info in to their tool data.  That and I think that a lot of people are using things like HSM Advisor or Machining Advisor Pro. 

 

 

[cam-eleon]

https://www.machiningdoctor.com/calculators/chip-thinning-calculator/

here is a site that will give factoring for radial and axial chip thinning. The axial factoring take into account ball and button tools based on DOC as well as "lead angle" of cutting edge (ie) high feed cutters. I just came across this site so look it over to see if it's suitable for your needs. It does give a good examples and explanations. I have the app from this site but to me it's not comprehensive enough.