Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Calculating mechanical forces

In a message dated 8/1/2005 7:27:09 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
johnatl@... writes:

I'm looking for formulae for calculating the forces while machining
various materials.
For example, if I want to use roundways and linear bearings for my Y
axis,
and I want to cut mild steel with a 2" fly cutter at some SFPM, and
some feed per revolution,
I want to find the force on the Y axis. That way I can find the size
parts I need for
a certain capacity and a certain life span.

Thanks in advance!

Regards,
JJ



JJ:

I know that in this day of www and cyber data this is an old fashioned idea
but here goes.

You might want to go to your local library and check out the Machinery
Handbook and the companion Formulas for Machinery Handbook. This publication has
pretty much anything and everything you ever wanted to know about mechanical
design and machining. You can also purchase this online at Amazon.com and
other places. In fact, I would recommend that if you are planning on doing ANY
type of machining, purchasing this handbook and it's companion would be a
wise investment. Be warned though, it is not cheap.

Hope this helps you out.

Randy Abernathy
4626 Old Stilesboro Road NW
Acworth, GA 30101-4066
Phone / Fax: 770-974-5295
E-mail: cnc002@...

I furnish technical support, repair, and other related services for your
industrial woodworking machinery. My background as Senior Service Engineer for
the SCMI Group for nearly fifteen years with factory training, combines with
my extensive background in electronics, mechanics, pneumatics, electrical and
CNC machinery to offer you needed support for your machinery.


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