[JWB_Machining]

Hey,
It's been a long time since i've gotten to work with a TM-1 and at one point I was mediocore but I'm back to zero now. I know on my TM-1 & TL-1 when I go to set a work offset I can choose a material and then when I run IPS it should create values for spindle speed and feed based on that in combination with the material type selected for the cutter.

I set my tool offset and selected the material as Carbide, in my work offset I selected SS-1. When i go to generate the IPS code though it comes out with feeds and speeds set as 0. What am I overlooking or what setting do I not have right?

I know the values Haas gives back aren't perfect but because I'm young and doing prototyping I have the time to check values online, through MasterCAM, the Machinery Handbook and through IPS to give me Idea of how I should be running the machine since I rarely see the same material twice in any give month.

[txcncman]

When I have used IPS, I recall having to re-enter the speed and feed data on each operation/process. IPS does not fill this in for you based off of the material/part data tab.

[KenFoulks]

Look in the machining tab of the calculator.

[ROBBY 68]

JWB
Data for spindle speed comes from Tool maker, any brand and shown on
little insert box. You should use it with next formula
Vc x 12 / Pi x D
Vc = Sft
12 = to convert from inches
Pi = 3.1416 constant
D = Dianeter of Tool or Diameter of material in case of lathe

And feed is stated directly on same box Fz it can go from .001 t .015
You feel better when you do your own calculation. and is the right one because comes directly of maker.
Robby