Free Taylor tool life calculator

Compares tool lives at changed cutting speeds against a measured reference.

Reference cutting speed

Reference tool life

New cutting speed

Taylor exponent n

Engagement time per part

How to use the result

The calculation describes the specified model. Check the tool, workholding, and machine limits before use.

vc · T^n = CT₂ = T₁ · (vc₁ / vc₂)^(1/n)

Sources: F. W. Taylor: On the Art of Cutting Metals, ASME (1907).