# Woodturning Speed Calculator AI Agent Connect

> Deterministic RPM and surface speed calculations for safe woodturning.

## Overview
- **Category:** mathematics
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_BnCHXtKJ3NvQA1qkS0bbgVyGr0xvyNktBTkNTrTJ/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** lathe, rpm, woodturning, safety, calculation

## Description

This MCP server provides precise rotational speed (RPM) and surface speed (SFM) calculations for woodturning. It uses a deterministic engine to account for workpiece diameter, wood species hardness, and operation type. Use `calculate_optimal_speed` to find the ideal RPM range for your task, `validate_safety_parameters` to check if a specific speed is safe for your diameter, and `get_species_properties` to understand how wood hardness affects your settings. It automatically handles safety warnings for large diameters and adjusts speeds for unbalanced blanks.

## Tools

### calculate_optimal_speed
Determines the recommended RPM and surface speed for a specific turning task

### get_species_properties
Retrieves the hardness characteristics used for speed calculations

### validate_safety_parameters
Checks if a proposed speed setting is safe given the physical constraints of the workpiece

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
What is the recommended RPM for turning a 4-inch diameter walnut piece for finishing?
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**Response:** 
```
For a 4-inch walnut piece during finishing, the recommended RPM range is 1500-1800 RPM with a surface speed of approximately 314-377 FPM.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Is it safe to run a 7-inch diameter pine piece at 4500 RPM?
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**Response:** 
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No, that speed is unsafe. For a piece larger than 6 inches, RPM should not exceed 4000.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
I have an unbalanced 3-inch maple blank. What speed should I use for roughing?
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**Response:** 
```
Because the blank is unbalanced, the recommended RPM for roughing a 3-inch maple piece is reduced to 600-800 RPM.
```

## Frequently Asked Questions

**How does wood species affect the recommended speed?**
Harder woods like ebony require lower RPMs to prevent tool chatter, while softer woods like pine allow for higher speeds.

**What should I do if my workpiece is unbalanced?**
If you indicate the blank is not balanced, the `calculate_optimal_speed` tool will automatically reduce the recommended RPM by 50% to ensure safety.

**How do I know if a speed is dangerous?**
The tool will provide a `safetyWarning` if the RPM is too high for the diameter, and you can use `validate_safety_parameters` to double-check any specific setting.