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novalidate>\n <fieldset>\n <legend>Wear Measurements<\/legend>\n <div class=\"twr-grid\">\n <div class=\"twr-field\">\n <label for=\"twr-initial\">Initial Tool Wear<\/label>\n <div class=\"twr-row\">\n <input type=\"text\" inputmode=\"decimal\" id=\"twr-initial\" autocomplete=\"off\" aria-describedby=\"twr-initial-err\">\n <select id=\"twr-wear-unit\" aria-label=\"Wear unit\">\n <option value=\"mm\" selected>mm<\/option>\n <option value=\"um\">\u03bcm<\/option>\n <option value=\"in\">in<\/option>\n <option value=\"mil\">mil<\/option>\n <\/select>\n <\/div>\n <span class=\"twr-err\" id=\"twr-initial-err\" role=\"alert\"><\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"twr-field\">\n <label for=\"twr-final\">Final Tool Wear<\/label>\n <div class=\"twr-row\">\n <input type=\"text\" inputmode=\"decimal\" id=\"twr-final\" autocomplete=\"off\" aria-describedby=\"twr-final-hint twr-final-err\">\n <select id=\"twr-wear-unit-mirror\" aria-label=\"Wear unit (same as initial)\" tabindex=\"-1\" disabled>\n <option>mm<\/option>\n <\/select>\n <\/div>\n <p class=\"twr-hint\" id=\"twr-final-hint\">Uses the same unit as initial wear.<\/p>\n <span class=\"twr-err\" id=\"twr-final-err\" role=\"alert\"><\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/fieldset>\n\n <fieldset>\n <legend>Machining Period<\/legend>\n <div class=\"twr-grid\">\n <div class=\"twr-field\">\n <label for=\"twr-time\">Machining Time<\/label>\n <div class=\"twr-row\">\n <input type=\"text\" inputmode=\"decimal\" id=\"twr-time\" autocomplete=\"off\" aria-describedby=\"twr-time-err\">\n <select id=\"twr-time-unit\" aria-label=\"Time unit\">\n <option value=\"s\">seconds<\/option>\n <option value=\"min\" selected>minutes<\/option>\n <option value=\"h\">hours<\/option>\n <\/select>\n <\/div>\n <span class=\"twr-err\" id=\"twr-time-err\" role=\"alert\"><\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"twr-field\">\n <label for=\"twr-dist\">Cutting Distance <span class=\"twr-opt\">(optional)<\/span><\/label>\n <div class=\"twr-row\">\n <input type=\"text\" inputmode=\"decimal\" id=\"twr-dist\" autocomplete=\"off\" aria-describedby=\"twr-dist-err\">\n <select id=\"twr-dist-unit\" aria-label=\"Distance unit\">\n <option value=\"m\" selected>m<\/option>\n <option value=\"mm\">mm<\/option>\n <option value=\"ft\">ft<\/option>\n <option value=\"in\">in<\/option>\n <\/select>\n <\/div>\n <span class=\"twr-err\" id=\"twr-dist-err\" role=\"alert\"><\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"twr-field\">\n <label for=\"twr-parts\">Workpiece Count <span class=\"twr-opt\">(optional)<\/span><\/label>\n <input type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" id=\"twr-parts\" autocomplete=\"off\" aria-describedby=\"twr-parts-err\">\n <span class=\"twr-err\" id=\"twr-parts-err\" role=\"alert\"><\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/fieldset>\n\n <div class=\"twr-actions\">\n <button type=\"submit\" class=\"twr-primary\" id=\"twr-calc-btn\">Calculate<\/button>\n <\/div>\n <\/form>\n\n <section class=\"twr-results\" id=\"twr-results\" hidden aria-live=\"polite\" aria-labelledby=\"twr-results-title\">\n <h3 id=\"twr-results-title\" tabindex=\"-1\">Results<\/h3>\n <div class=\"twr-kpis\" id=\"twr-kpis\"><\/div>\n\n <h4>Formulas<\/h4>\n <p class=\"twr-formula\" id=\"twr-formula\"><\/p>\n\n <h4>Values Used<\/h4>\n <table>\n <caption class=\"twr-sr\">Breakdown of input values and base-unit conversions<\/caption>\n <tbody id=\"twr-breakdown\"><\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n\n <p class=\"twr-note\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> This is an average estimate over the measured period. Actual tool wear is rarely linear and varies with workpiece material, tool material and coating, cutting speed, feed rate, depth of cut, coolant, machine rigidity, and the measurement method used.<\/p>\n <\/section>\n\n<script>\n(function () {\n var root = document.getElementById('twr-calc');\n if (!root) return;\n function $(id) { return document.getElementById(id); }\n\n \/\/ Base units: wear = mm, time = min, distance = m\n var WEAR = { mm: { f: 1, l: 'mm' }, um: { f: 0.001, l: '\u03bcm' }, in: { f: 25.4, l: 'in' }, mil: { f: 0.0254, l: 'mil' } };\n var TIME = { s: { f: 1 \/ 60, l: 's', n: 'seconds' }, min: { f: 1, l: 'min', n: 'minutes' }, h: { f: 60, l: 'h', n: 'hours' } };\n var DIST = { m: { f: 1, l: 'm' }, mm: { f: 0.001, l: 'mm' }, ft: { f: 0.3048, l: 'ft' }, in: { f: 0.0254, l: 'in' } };\n\n var form = $('twr-form'), results = $('twr-results');\n var fields = ['initial', 'final', 'time', 'dist', 'parts'];\n\n function syncMirror() {\n var u = $('twr-wear-unit').value;\n $('twr-wear-unit-mirror').options[0].textContent = WEAR[u].l;\n }\n\n function fmt(x) {\n if (!isFinite(x)) return '\u2014';\n if (x === 0) return '0';\n var a = Math.abs(x);\n if (a < 1e-6 || a >= 1e9) return x.toExponential(3).replace('e', ' \u00d7 10^');\n return x.toLocaleString('en-US', { maximumSignificantDigits: 4 });\n }\n\n function setErr(name, msg) {\n var input = $('twr-' + name), err = $('twr-' + name + '-err');\n err.textContent = msg || '';\n if (msg) input.setAttribute('aria-invalid', 'true'); else input.removeAttribute('aria-invalid');\n }\n\n function parseNum(raw) {\n var s = String(raw).trim().replace(\/,\/g, '');\n if (s === '') return { empty: true };\n if (!\/^[+-]?(\\d+\\.?\\d*|\\.\\d+)([eE][+-]?\\d+)?$\/.test(s)) return { invalid: true };\n var v = parseFloat(s);\n return isFinite(v) ? { value: v } : { invalid: true };\n }\n\n function validate() {\n var ok = true, out = {};\n fields.forEach(function (f) { setErr(f, ''); });\n\n var i = parseNum($('twr-initial').value);\n if (i.empty) { setErr('initial', 'Initial wear is required.'); ok = false; }\n else if (i.invalid) { setErr('initial', 'Enter a valid number.'); ok = false; }\n else if (i.value < 0) { setErr('initial', 'Wear cannot be negative.'); ok = false; }\n else out.initial = i.value;\n\n var fi = parseNum($('twr-final').value);\n if (fi.empty) { setErr('final', 'Final wear is required.'); ok = false; }\n else if (fi.invalid) { setErr('final', 'Enter a valid number.'); ok = false; }\n else if (fi.value < 0) { setErr('final', 'Wear cannot be negative.'); ok = false; }\n else if (out.initial !== undefined && fi.value < out.initial) { setErr('final', 'Final wear cannot be less than initial wear.'); ok = false; }\n else out.final = fi.value;\n\n var t = parseNum($('twr-time').value);\n if (t.empty) { setErr('time', 'Machining time is required.'); ok = false; }\n else if (t.invalid) { setErr('time', 'Enter a valid number.'); ok = false; }\n else if (t.value <= 0) { setErr('time', 'Machining time must be greater than 0.'); ok = false; }\n else out.time = t.value;\n\n var d = parseNum($('twr-dist').value);\n if (!d.empty) {\n if (d.invalid) { setErr('dist', 'Enter a valid number or leave blank.'); ok = false; }\n else if (d.value <= 0) { setErr('dist', 'Cutting distance must be greater than 0.'); ok = false; }\n else out.dist = d.value;\n }\n\n var p = String($('twr-parts').value).trim();\n if (p !== '') {\n if (!\/^\\d+$\/.test(p) || parseInt(p, 10) < 1) { setErr('parts', 'Enter a whole number of 1 or more, or leave blank.'); ok = false; }\n else out.parts = parseInt(p, 10);\n }\n return ok ? out : null;\n }\n\n function kpi(label, value, unit, alt, main) {\n if (alt && alt.indexOf(value + ' ' + unit) === 0) alt = alt.slice((value + ' ' + unit).length).replace(\/^\\s*\u00b7\\s*\/, '');\n return '<div class=\"twr-kpi' + (main ? ' twr-main' : '') + '\"><span class=\"twr-kpi-label\">' + label +\n '<\/span><span class=\"twr-kpi-value\">' + value + ' <span class=\"twr-kpi-unit\">' + unit + '<\/span><\/span>' +\n (alt ? 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The Tool Wear Rate Estimator Calculator<\/strong> helps machinists estimate how quickly a cutting tool wears during operation. Enter initial and final wear measurements and machining time to calculate the average wear rate. Optional inputs can also estimate wear per cutting distance or per workpiece, supporting tool monitoring and production planning. 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for=\"twr-dist\">Cutting Distance <span class=\"twr-opt\">(optional)<\/span><\/label>\n <div class=\"twr-row\">\n <input type=\"text\" inputmode=\"decimal\" id=\"twr-dist\" autocomplete=\"off\" aria-describedby=\"twr-dist-err\">\n <select id=\"twr-dist-unit\" aria-label=\"Distance unit\">\n <option value=\"m\" selected>m<\/option>\n <option value=\"mm\">mm<\/option>\n <option value=\"ft\">ft<\/option>\n <option value=\"in\">in<\/option>\n <\/select>\n <\/div>\n <span class=\"twr-err\" id=\"twr-dist-err\" role=\"alert\"><\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"twr-field\">\n <label for=\"twr-parts\">Workpiece Count <span class=\"twr-opt\">(optional)<\/span><\/label>\n <input type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" id=\"twr-parts\" autocomplete=\"off\" aria-describedby=\"twr-parts-err\">\n <span class=\"twr-err\" id=\"twr-parts-err\" role=\"alert\"><\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/fieldset>\n\n <div class=\"twr-actions\">\n <button type=\"submit\" class=\"twr-primary\" id=\"twr-calc-btn\">Calculate<\/button>\n <\/div>\n <\/form>\n\n <section class=\"twr-results\" id=\"twr-results\" hidden aria-live=\"polite\" aria-labelledby=\"twr-results-title\">\n <h3 id=\"twr-results-title\" tabindex=\"-1\">Results<\/h3>\n <div class=\"twr-kpis\" id=\"twr-kpis\"><\/div>\n\n <h4>Formulas<\/h4>\n <p class=\"twr-formula\" id=\"twr-formula\"><\/p>\n\n <h4>Values Used<\/h4>\n <table>\n <caption class=\"twr-sr\">Breakdown of input values and base-unit conversions<\/caption>\n <tbody id=\"twr-breakdown\"><\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n\n <p class=\"twr-note\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> This is an average estimate over the measured period. Actual tool wear is rarely linear and varies with workpiece material, tool material and coating, cutting speed, feed rate, depth of cut, coolant, machine rigidity, and the measurement method used.<\/p>\n <\/section>\n\n<script>\n(function () {\n var root = document.getElementById('twr-calc');\n if (!root) return;\n function $(id) { return document.getElementById(id); }\n\n \/\/ Base units: wear = mm, time = min, distance = m\n var WEAR = { mm: { f: 1, l: 'mm' }, um: { f: 0.001, l: '\u03bcm' }, in: { f: 25.4, l: 'in' }, mil: { f: 0.0254, l: 'mil' } };\n var TIME = { s: { f: 1 \/ 60, l: 's', n: 'seconds' }, min: { f: 1, l: 'min', n: 'minutes' }, h: { f: 60, l: 'h', n: 'hours' } };\n var DIST = { m: { f: 1, l: 'm' }, mm: { f: 0.001, l: 'mm' }, ft: { f: 0.3048, l: 'ft' }, in: { f: 0.0254, l: 'in' } };\n\n var form = $('twr-form'), results = $('twr-results');\n var fields = ['initial', 'final', 'time', 'dist', 'parts'];\n\n function syncMirror() {\n var u = $('twr-wear-unit').value;\n $('twr-wear-unit-mirror').options[0].textContent = WEAR[u].l;\n }\n\n function fmt(x) {\n if (!isFinite(x)) return '\u2014';\n if (x === 0) return '0';\n var a = Math.abs(x);\n if (a < 1e-6 || a >= 1e9) return x.toExponential(3).replace('e', ' \u00d7 10^');\n return x.toLocaleString('en-US', { maximumSignificantDigits: 4 });\n }\n\n function setErr(name, msg) {\n var input = $('twr-' + name), err = $('twr-' + name + '-err');\n err.textContent = msg || '';\n if (msg) input.setAttribute('aria-invalid', 'true'); else input.removeAttribute('aria-invalid');\n }\n\n function parseNum(raw) {\n var s = String(raw).trim().replace(\/,\/g, '');\n if (s === '') return { empty: true };\n if (!\/^[+-]?(\\d+\\.?\\d*|\\.\\d+)([eE][+-]?\\d+)?$\/.test(s)) return { invalid: true };\n var v = parseFloat(s);\n return isFinite(v) ? { value: v } : { invalid: true };\n }\n\n function validate() {\n var ok = true, out = {};\n fields.forEach(function (f) { setErr(f, ''); });\n\n var i = parseNum($('twr-initial').value);\n if (i.empty) { setErr('initial', 'Initial wear is required.'); ok = false; }\n else if (i.invalid) { setErr('initial', 'Enter a valid number.'); ok = false; }\n else if (i.value < 0) { setErr('initial', 'Wear cannot be negative.'); ok = false; }\n else out.initial = i.value;\n\n var fi = parseNum($('twr-final').value);\n if (fi.empty) { setErr('final', 'Final wear is required.'); ok = false; }\n else if (fi.invalid) { setErr('final', 'Enter a valid number.'); ok = false; }\n else if (fi.value < 0) { setErr('final', 'Wear cannot be negative.'); ok = false; }\n else if (out.initial !== undefined && fi.value < out.initial) { setErr('final', 'Final wear cannot be less than initial wear.'); ok = false; }\n else out.final = fi.value;\n\n var t = parseNum($('twr-time').value);\n if (t.empty) { setErr('time', 'Machining time is required.'); ok = false; }\n else if (t.invalid) { setErr('time', 'Enter a valid number.'); ok = false; }\n else if (t.value <= 0) { setErr('time', 'Machining time must be greater than 0.'); ok = false; }\n else out.time = t.value;\n\n var d = parseNum($('twr-dist').value);\n if (!d.empty) {\n if (d.invalid) { setErr('dist', 'Enter a valid number or leave blank.'); ok = false; }\n else if (d.value <= 0) { setErr('dist', 'Cutting distance must be greater than 0.'); ok = false; }\n else out.dist = d.value;\n }\n\n var p = String($('twr-parts').value).trim();\n if (p !== '') {\n if (!\/^\\d+$\/.test(p) || parseInt(p, 10) < 1) { setErr('parts', 'Enter a whole number of 1 or more, or leave blank.'); ok = false; }\n else out.parts = parseInt(p, 10);\n }\n return ok ? out : null;\n }\n\n function kpi(label, value, unit, alt, main) {\n if (alt && alt.indexOf(value + ' ' + unit) === 0) alt = alt.slice((value + ' ' + unit).length).replace(\/^\\s*\u00b7\\s*\/, '');\n return '<div class=\"twr-kpi' + (main ? 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