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How to Calculate the Chip Load per Tooth (CLPT)

How to Calculate the Chip Load per Tooth (CLPT)

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CLPT Factor - Standard

How to Calculate
CLPT Factor for
Standard Tools

Chip Load per Tooth = Tool Diameter x

CLPT Factor

How to Calculate
CLPT Factor for
Metric Tools

Examples on how to calculate the CLPT:

Multiply Tool Diameter by CLPT Factor Use a Minimum Chip Load per Tooth of .0001"

Robbjack Tool
Features

Example 1:

General
Machining
Guidelines

5/8" diameter tool cutting 6061 T6 Aluminum:

.625 x .0256 = .016" CLPT

Application
Guidelines

Example 2:

Milling
Information

3/16" diameter tool cutting 304 stainless:

.1875 x .0032 = .0006" CLPT

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CLPT Factor - Metric

Chip Load per Tooth = Tool Diameter x
CLPT Factor
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Examples on how to calculate the CLPT:

Multiply Tool Diameter by CLPT Factor Use a Minimum Chip Load per Tooth of .0025mm
Example 1:
3mm diameter tool cutting 6061 T6 Aluminum:
.3mm x .0256 = .0768mm CLPT
Example 2:
12mm diameter tool cutting 304 stainless:
12mm x .0032 = .0384mm CLPT

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Tool Features
RobbJack end mills, saws, and router bits set the
industry standard for close tolerances and
consistent performance.
Radial Rake controlled within +/-1 to ensure
consistent tool performance
Center cutting on every two flute, three and
four flute end mills
Web, cheek, ramp and helix angle ground to
geometrically controlled tolerances to ensure
faster chip flow
Geometrically controlled ends, meet or
exceed NAS specifications
T.I.R. controlled to 1/3 industry standards to
ensure equal flute wear
O.D. tolerances of +.001/-.000 on selected
series, with primary relief angle super finished
to 4 to 6 RMS on all end mills
Weldon Shanks on selected series
Overall length ground and corners chamfered
on all shanks to prevent scoring of tool holders
Tightest Shank Tolerances in the Industry
-.0001/-.0002 as Standard
-.002/-.005 in Metric sizes

General Guidelines
Select the shortest flute length possible for the
application.
Shorter flute length end mills offer better stability and
increased feed rates.
Select the largest diameter possible for the
application.
Increasing diameter by 10% provides 25% more
strength.

Application Guidelines
Rough Slotting/Pocketing
Two and three flute end mills can be used in nonferrous and ferrous materials with depth of cuts not
exceeding one diameter per pass.
Three and four flute carbide Ruffers can be used
for rough pocketing and profiling operations in many
ferrous materials with radial depths of cuts not
exceeding 25% of the diameter.
Finish Slotting/Peripheral/Pocketing
Three, four and six flute end mills offer greater
stability with increased feed rates for finishing.

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Milling: Conventional Versus

Climb
RobbJack recommends Climb Milling (as
opposed to Conventional Milling) for most
applications (assuming back-lash control in the
machine).
Climb Milling generally allows better flute
engagement in the material, resulting in more
efficient machining and superior part finishes.
Conventional Milling can lead to work hardening in
some ferrous materials.

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