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Using science rather than intuition to determine speeds, feeds and depths of cut is the future of machining. Right now, cutting tool manufacturers and CAM programs rely on static paper tables without taking into consideration the toolholder and machine in which it is being used. They are used as starting points followed by unguided trial and error testing.

A Wikipedia article entitled “Speeds and Feeds” describe the current method; “In CNC machining, usually the programmer programs speeds and feed rates that are as maximally tuned as calculations and general guidelines (with charts and formulas) can supply. The operator then fine-tunes the values while running the machine, based on sights, sounds, smells, temperatures, tolerance holding, and tool tip lifespan.” 

Excessive vibrations occur, typically manifested in what is called chatter. The study of tool point vibrations and chatter is a field called Machining Dynamics. Research on chatter and machining dynamics is being conducted worldwide. A recent review in the International Journal of Machine Tools & Manufacturer cited 174 published research papers on the subject of chatter and Machining Dynamics. Note that the BlueSwarf team (founders, employees, advisors and partners) is responsible for 28% of these peer-reviewed papers.  Patented and proven BlueSwarf technology is available now.