Machinist Calc Pro App

July 13, 2013

Calculated Industries has released new apps of its popular Machinist Calc Pro Advanced Machining Math and Reference Tool. Available for both iPhone and Android Smartphones, the new apps have all the functionality of the handheld calculator, combining a complete assortment of machining calculations with step-saving thread and drill size chart look-ups, speeds and feeds, right triangle solutions, bolt patterns, and much more.

In addition, the apps come with two versions of the calculator. the original Machinist Calc Pro, plus the International version which defaults to metric units. The apps have a full Users Guide built in as well as the ability to press and hold a key for specific help.

The Machinist Calc Pro is an ideal tool for Machinist, Machine setters, Tool and Die Makers, Production Engineers and Machine Shop Owners and Managers.

Dedicated functions include:

  • Built-in Drill and Thread Size Tables
  • Drill Point Cut Depth solutions
  • Cutting Speed, Spindle Speed (RPM)
  • Feed Rate, Cutting Feed, Feed per Tooth (Chip Load)
  • Advanced Bolt Pattern hole layouts with center x, y coordinates
  • Right triangle math
  • Trigonometric solutions
  • Wire Sizes and 3-Wire measurements

Related Glossary Terms

  • cutting speed

    cutting speed

    Tangential velocity on the surface of the tool or workpiece at the cutting interface. The formula for cutting speed (sfm) is tool diameter 5 0.26 5 spindle speed (rpm). The formula for feed per tooth (fpt) is table feed (ipm)/number of flutes/spindle speed (rpm). The formula for spindle speed (rpm) is cutting speed (sfm) 5 3.82/tool diameter. The formula for table feed (ipm) is feed per tooth (ftp) 5 number of tool flutes 5 spindle speed (rpm).

  • feed

    feed

    Rate of change of position of the tool as a whole, relative to the workpiece while cutting.