CNC CUBE vs CNCMate

CNC Cube puts essential machining math in your pocket—fast, clear, and built for real shop use. Switch between metric and imperial in one tap; every calculator follows your unit preference. WHAT YOU GET • Speeds & feeds: RPM, cutting speed, and feed rate when you need them • Thread dimensions: metric and imperial reference at a glance • Material removal rate: estimate MRR for planning and comparison • Coolant pressure: handy conversions for through-spindle and flood setups • And more calculators added over time to cover your daily workflow DESIGNED FOR THE FLOOR A focused interface so you spend less time tapping and more time cutting. Favorites and history help you jump back to what matters. Whether you’re programming at the machine or checking a number between setups, CNC Cube stays out of your way. OPTIONAL AD-FREE The app is free with ads. Prefer a clean screen? A one-time in-app purchase removes banner and fullscreen ads permanently—no subscription. Questions or ideas? Reach us from Settings—we read every message we can. CNC Cube—precision where you need it. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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 TRIAL: • 3 free queries for any machine and material combination — test the app with your own device • A subscription or the one-time purchase then unlocks everything From Digitalbucht — made by makers, for makers.