Utilities

These are handy free online utilities. No need to download any software onto your computer. They are ready to be used from anywhere.

Shift NC Code - Shift all the X,Y,Z values in an NC program.
Rotate NC Code - Need to rotate the NC program because the fixture is in a different place, or make multiple rotated copies? You can do that here.
NC to CAD - You can import the tool path of your NC program into your CAD/CAM system with this utility.
Cone Calculator - Calculate the flat pattern dimensions for a sheet metal cone
Rotation Calculator - Calculate the fourth and fifth axis rotation for milling and drilling at a compound angle.
Machinist Calculators -
- True Position
- Surface Feet - RPM
- Degrees per Minute
- Inch and Millimeter Conversion
- Decimal Degrees to Deg, Min, Sec Conversion
- Tap Feedrate - RPM -Inches per Minute
- Drill depth Calculator
- Center Drill Chart

New Endmill:
Popular around here is the Z Carb endmill from SGS. The offset helix carbide endmill is able to cut more material at higher feedrates. At www.sgstool.com

ASCII Chart
Character chart with Decimal, Binary, Hexidecimal and Control Caracter values Click Here

Ceramic Inserts
Ceramic inserts work better and last longer if the depth of cut varies along the whole length of the cut. That's because they are sensitive to the part material making a groove in the insert at the edge of the material.

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