Calculating Drill Speed

In the Drill program settings, the Drill speed calculator, , can be used as help when setting the Drill speed parameters, First speed, Second speed, and Max speed. The Min speed parameter cannot be calculated.

When Trigger mode is set to Progressive, Min speed and Max speed are available. When Trigger mode is set to Two speed, First speed and Second speed are available.

Do not mix metric and imperial values when using the calculator.

Select the Drill speed calculator button, . A new window will open.
Enter the following values:
- Drill Diameter
- Cutting Speed
The resulting Drill Speed is calculated and validated according to applicable tool limits. If the value is not valid a warning will appear. When a valid value is calculated the CONTINUE button is displayed.
Select CONTINUE to close the Calculate window. The calculated value has populated the Drill Speed value box.