Harvey Tool General
Harvey general guideline, carbide end mill (0.125")
Type: flat end mill · Diameter: 0.125" · Flutes: see manufacturer catalog
Starting points only, sourced from the manufacturers' own published data. Every machine differs: test in scrap, tune by ear. Neither ChipLoad nor the manufacturers are responsible for broken tools.
Published values, summarized per material and machine class. For the full CAM library (plunge, depth, stepover), download it from the manufacturer.
| Material | Machine class | RPM | Feed IPM | Chip load (in) | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycarbonate (Lexan) | any | – | – | 0.001 | Harvey general machining guideline for carbide end mills (any flute count). SFM 200-500. Spot-checked 2026-10-16: Conservative, metal-style figure; Onsrud's polycarbonate guide gives 0.004–0.012" for routing. ⚠ Outlier: ours 0.001" vs median 0.005" of 1 other manufacturer(s): Onsrud (-80%) | Harvey Tool |
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