Natural language → step‑by‑step recipe
Describe the task (e.g., “drill and tap a 1/4‑20 hole” or “mill a pocket”) and get a sequenced operation plan with the key parameters you need to run it.
Valley Forge Tooling
From a sentence to a setup‑ready machining recipe.
Describe the machining task in plain English—drill & tap holes, mill pockets, chamfer edges—and get a step‑by‑step plan with the numbers you need to run it. Tools (non‑indexable), feeds & speeds, derived tap values, and optional advanced output with a backplotter.
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Recipe 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 live
The fastest way to understand Valley Forge Tooling is to use the interactive demo at demo.valleyforgerobotics.com. See the full recipe flow, tap calculations, tooling list, procurement links, and advanced backplotting in action.
Open the live demo
Try a prompt like “Drill and tap a 1/4‑20 hole in 4140” and review the step‑by‑step recipe 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 recipe—then helps you source tools and sanity‑check motion 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.
Feeds/speeds plus the derived values you always need
Get recommended feeds & speeds alongside calculated values like tap drill size and tapping feed tied to pitch—so your “starting point” is actually usable.
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 an optional “Live Options” search that can pull real product pages from major suppliers so you can compare options without leaving the workflow.
Advanced: controller‑aware output + backplotter
Optional advanced output generates controller‑aware program text and a backplot view. It expands common drilling/tapping canned cycles on a best‑effort basis so you can sanity‑check motion before cutting.
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 recipe 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
RECIPE → TOOLS → VERIFY
How it works
A tight loop for the stuff that usually lives in your head, your calculator history, and 14 browser tabs.
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Describe the task
Type what you want to do in natural language: drilling, tapping, chamfering, pockets, and more.
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Review the recipe
Get a step‑by‑step operation list with tools (non‑indexable), feeds/speeds, and derived values like tap drill size and pitch‑based tapping feed.
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Source the tooling
Use outbound buying links, or enable Live Options to pull real product pages from major suppliers while you plan.
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Optional: generate + backplot
Advanced mode can output controller‑aware program text and backplot tool motion—including best‑effort expansion of common drilling/tapping canned cycles.
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—recipe generation, 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 recipe, tap math, tooling list, and (if you want it) the advanced backplotter.
Contact
Prefer email? Use sales@valleyforgerobotics.com.