The unit distance divided by a time scale that a tool travels while machining. Usually the unit distance is "inches" and the time scale is "minutes". The resultant rate is then expressed as "inches per minute" (or i/m or IPM) or sometimes expressed as "feet per minute" (or f/m or FPM). See also cutting speed, surface feet per minute
The rate at which cutting tips move across the face of the drum or rotor. Expressed in inches/revolution or inches/minute.
The linear travel of the workpiece into the blade, usually expressed in inches per minute.
The rate of speed at which the tool bit travels through substrates. Feed rate can affect quality of cuts of different materials.
The speed at which the cutting head moves. See also Cutting Model.
The speed at which stock is moved through a cutter, blade or bit.
The speed at which material is cut/machined - usually measured in feet or meters per minute.
The rate at which the tools move in relation to the part. It is programmed in inches per minute (ipm) or millimeters per minute (mmpm), or inches per revolution (ipr) or millimeters per revolution (mmpr).
the speed at which a drilling tool is fed or pushed into a work piece.