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Calculator: Turning Surface Finishes
This Turning Surface Finishes calculator converts values between speed, corner radius, and surface finish value.

Enter two of the values in the appropriate input fields, click "Calculate," and see the resulting third value on the right.

  • IPR = Inches Per Revolution
  • Ra = Surface Finish value in average microinches

Turning surface finish formulas are courtesy of Iscar Metals Inc., Arlington, TX.