Did you know that MecSoft’s MILL Module plug-ins have a built-in Feeds & Speeds Calculator? That’s right, you can ask the program to suggest feeds & speeds values based on your current stock material and active tool parameters! Once a Cut Feed is calculated, you can then choose to automatically assign feed rate values for the various toolpath motions in your operation including Plunge, Approach, Engage, Retract and Departure! The percentages of the Cut Feed to assign are all controlled from the CAM Preferences dialog.  The Milling Feeds & Speeds Calculator...

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