# CNCMate: Speeds and Feeds — Find Your CNC Cut Settings

> Find Your CNC Cut Settings (iPhone/iPad app by Emil Deak.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cncmate-speeds-and-feeds/id6760557576 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Emil Deak](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883312248)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 9 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-03-19
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cncmate-speeds-and-feeds/id6760557576/reviews.md

## What is CNCMate?

Find optimal CNC milling settings in under 10 seconds — the Speeds and Feeds calculator for feed rate, RPM and depth of cut. No more hours of searching forums and spreadsheets.

CNCMate is your digital workshop assistant for CNC routers, spindles, and milling machines. Select machine, material, and cutting tool — instantly get three rated setting presets: Safe, Standard and Fast. Fully bilingual (English + German).

WHO IS CNCMATE FOR?
• CNC beginners looking for safe starting parameters
• Experienced makers who want to test new materials quickly
• Workshop pros needing a quick reference at the machine
• Hobbyists with Shapeoko, Onefinity, X-Carve, LongMill, MPCNC, Sorotec

HOW IT WORKS:
1. Select your machine (111 verified machines)
2. Choose your material (121 materials, fully bilingual)
3. Pick your tool (147 cutters: upcut, downcut, V-bit, ball nose, surfacing)
4. Instantly receive 3 setting presets

CALCULATED FOR YOU:
• Spindle speed (RPM) — matched to your machine
• Feed rate (mm/min or in/min)
• Plunge rate
• Depth per pass / depth of cut
• Step-over percentage
• Router dial settings for Makita, DeWalt, Bosch, Kress, Festool & more
• Coolant recommendation per material

NEW IN v1.1: BIT ADVISOR, TIME ESTIMATE & TEST GRID
• Bit Advisor — automatic cutter recommendation based on material and operation with reasoning
• Estimated job time — enter workpiece dimensions or path length for instant time calculation
• Test Grid Generator — systematic parameter variation grid for structured testing
• Share settings as image cards via iMessage, WhatsApp, or social media

EXTENSIVE DATABASE (fully bilingual):
• 111 CNC machines: Shapeoko 5 Pro, Onefinity, X-Carve, LongMill, MPCNC, CNC-STEP, Sorotec, BZT, Stepcraft, Sienci, Carbide 3D, Kress, Suhner, Bantam Tools, and many more
• 121 materials: woods (oak, beech, birch, walnut, teak, olive, padauk, ebony), plywood, MDF, HPL, plastics (acrylic, POM, PETG, PEEK, HDPE), metals (aluminum 6061/7075, brass, copper, bronze, stainless, titanium), composites (CFRP, GFRP), stone (marble, slate, granite, soapstone)
• 147 cutting tools: upcut, downcut, compression, ball nose, V-bit, surfacing, engraving — from 0.5 mm to 16 mm in HSS, carbide, and diamond with TiAlN, ZrN, and DLC coatings

SAFETY FIRST:
• Smart safety validation — never exceeds machine limits
• Warnings for aggressive settings, increased tool wear
• Material-specific tips (dust extraction for MDF, cooling for aluminum, respirator for carbon fiber)
• Machine rigidity guidance for titanium and steel

FAVORITES & TEST LOG:
• Save proven settings as favorites
• Document test results with notes and ratings
• Build your personal knowledge database

FREE DEMO:
• Try CNCMate with MDF + Makita Router and Plywood + V-Bit
• Upgrade to Premium for all machines, materials, and tools

From Holzbucht — made by makers, for makers.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual | $9.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CNCMate Lifetime | $12.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.3.0 — 2026-07-02

Bug fixes and improvements.

### 1.2.1 — 2026-06-14

Improved App Store discoverability (search keywords & subtitle). App and database unchanged from v1.2.0.

### 1.1.2 — 2026-05-27

CNCMate v1.1.2 - SEO & Metadata

This version only improves listing text and screenshots. The app itself is identical to v1.1.1 (fully bilingual).

IMPROVED:
- New screenshots / mockups
- Updated app description
- Better App Store discoverability

### 1.0 — 2026-03-19

No release notes.

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All apps by Emil Deak: https://appshunter.io/developer/1883312248

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