Natural language → step‑by‑step process plan
Describe the task (e.g., “drill and tap a 1/4‑20 hole” or “mill a pocket”) and get a sequenced process plan with the key parameters you need to run it.
Valley Forge Tooling
From a sentence to a shop‑ready machining process plan.
Describe the feature in plain English—threaded holes, pockets, ports & fittings, chamfers—and get a step‑by‑step process plan you can review. Set priorities and constraints (safe vs fast, RPM/IPM caps, coolant, holder), then generate: non‑indexable tools, feeds & speeds, tap math, procurement links, and optional advanced output with backplotting + sanity checks.
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Process plan in seconds
from plain‑English input
from plain‑English input
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Tap math handled
pitch/TPI ↔ RPM ↔ feed
pitch/TPI ↔ RPM ↔ feed
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Tooling clarity
tool list + buying links
tool list + buying links
Make every setup repeatable
Capture how you actually machine parts—then reuse it. New hires ramp faster, and your best work becomes the default.
Works with your flow
Use it alongside your CAD/CAM and existing shop tools. Start small, then expand.
See it in action
The fastest way to understand Valley Forge Tooling is a live walkthrough. Bring a real operation and we’ll run the full workflow—Request → Setup → Generate → Backplot → Sanity → Procurement → Export—so you can see tap calculations, tool lists, constraints, and backplotting before you cut.
See it live (by request)
Try a prompt like “Drill and tap a 1/4‑20 hole in 4140”, set your constraints in Setup, then review the step‑by‑step process plan with shop‑ready parameters.
Built for the moments that burn time (and taps)
Stop bouncing between tap charts, feeds & speeds tables, tooling catalogs, and half‑remembered rules of thumb. Valley Forge Tooling turns intent into a clear, step‑by‑step process plan—then helps you sanity‑check motion and source tools before you cut.
Capabilities
Everything in the current demo is focused on getting to correct parameters faster—without losing shop‑floor control.
Tool list that calls out every operation
Each step explicitly states what tool is used (drill, countersink/chamfer, tap, cutting fluid) so nothing gets missed at setup. Tool recommendations are non‑indexable today.
Setup + constraints drive the numbers
Pick priorities (safe vs fast), set shop limits (RPM/IPM caps), and add machine context (coolant, holder, controller). Valley Forge Tooling uses that Setup to generate usable feeds & speeds plus derived values like tap drill size and pitch‑based tapping feed.
Tap Calculations panel (pitch/TPI ↔ RPM ↔ feed)
Solve for the missing value between pitch/TPI, RPM, and feed. Includes conversions that turn metric tap specs into inch‑mode equivalents when you need them.
Procurement built in
Outbound buying links for suggested tools, plus “Live Options” to pull real product pages from major suppliers so you can compare options without leaving the workflow.
Advanced: controller‑aware output + backplot + sanity
Optional advanced output generates controller‑aware program text and a backplot view, then surfaces sanity checks before you cut. It expands common drilling/tapping canned cycles on a best‑effort basis so you can see what a program is doing.
Why machinists keep it open
- Stop re‑doing tap math — Pitch/TPI, RPM, feed, tap drill—solved in one place.
- Get to a workable starting point fast — Tools + feeds/speeds + derived values, generated as a process plan you can review.
- Spend less time hunting tooling — Tool list per operation with outbound buy links; optional live supplier options.
- Sanity‑check before you break something — Backplot with canned‑cycle expansion helps catch “wait, what is this doing?” moments.
VALLEY FORGE TOOLING
FAST • PRACTICAL • SHOP‑READY
PROCESS → TOOLS → VERIFY
How it works
A tight loop built around how machinists actually plan: intent first, constraints next, then numbers you can trust.
Sequence: Request → Setup → Generate → Backplot → Sanity → Procurement → Export
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Request
Describe what you want to make in plain English (threaded hole, pocket, port & fitting, chamfer—anything custom).
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Setup
Set the context that matters: material, tool preferences, controller (Haas / Fanuc / Mazak), and shop limits like RPM/IPM caps, coolant, and holders.
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Generate
Generate a step‑by‑step process plan: operations, non‑indexable tools, feeds/speeds, and derived values like tap drill size and pitch‑based tapping feed.
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Backplot
Visualize tool motion before you cut. The backplotter best‑effort expands common drilling/tapping canned cycles so you can see what’s really happening.
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Sanity
Quick sanity checks help confirm the plan matches your intent and constraints—catching “wait, what is this doing?” moments early.
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Procurement
Open buying links for suggested tooling, or compare Live Options from major suppliers without leaving the workflow.
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Export
Export the process plan (and any program output) so your team can reuse it—on the next part, the next shift, or the next hire.
Want a walkthrough on your parts?
Send a drawing + your normal routing, and we’ll map the workflow to your shop.
Pricing
Contact us for pricing. We’ll quote based on how you’ll use Valley Forge Tooling and how many seats you need.
Contact for pricing
Tell us what you run (materials, common taps/threads, typical ops) and which modules you want—process planning, tap calculations, procurement links, and/or advanced output + backplotting.
What pricing depends on
- How many people need access (programmers, leads, operators)
- Whether you want Live Options supplier search enabled
- Whether you want advanced controller-aware output + backplotter
- Support, security, and deployment requirements
CONTACT FOR PRICING
NO GENERIC TIERS • FIT TO YOUR SHOP
DEMO + PRICING
FAQ
Quick answers on what the current demo does (and how it fits into a real machining workflow).
Is this a CAM replacement?
No. Valley Forge Tooling is a parameter + process assistant. It can produce optional controller‑aware output in advanced mode, but it’s designed to complement your CAM, not replace it. Always verify before cutting.
What tooling is supported?
The current demo generates tool choices for non‑indexable tools only. It still produces a clear tool list per operation (drill, chamfer, tap, cutting fluid) so setups stay complete and consistent.
How does the tap math work?
There’s a dedicated Tap Calculations panel that solves for the missing value between pitch/TPI, RPM, and feed. It also converts common metric tap specs into inch‑mode equivalents when you need to run them that way.
Where do the buying links and “Live Options” come from?
The demo can include outbound buying links for suggested tools. Live Options can search and pull real product pages from major suppliers so you can compare options without leaving the workflow.
Contact sales
Request a demo or pricing. Tell us what you machine and we’ll show the process plan, tap math, tooling list, and (if you want it) the advanced backplot + sanity checks.
Contact
Prefer email? Use sales@valleyforgerobotics.com.