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0.5mm tapered ball nose bit feeds and speeds
8 sourced settings from Sienci Labs, SpeTool. Published chip loads range from 0.0003 to 0.00591 in per tooth. Pick your material:
aluminum (1) · hardwood (2) · mdf (1) · plastic (2) · softwood (2)
| Manufacturer / bit | Material | Machine class | RPM | Feed IPM | Chip load (in) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sienci Labs | Hardwood - Coarse Detail | hobby-light | 28500 | 50.8 | 0.00089 | source |
| Sienci Labs | Hardwood - Fine Detail | hobby-light | 28500 | 143.3 | 0.00251 | source |
| Sienci Labs | Plastics - Coarse Detail | hobby-light | 10000 | 78.7 | 0.00394 | source |
| Sienci Labs | Plastics - Fine Detail | hobby-light | 10000 | 118.1 | 0.00591 | source |
| Sienci Labs | Softwood - Coarse Detail | hobby-light | 28500 | 78.7 | 0.00138 | source |
| Sienci Labs | Softwood - Fine Detail | hobby-light | 28500 | 143.3 | 0.00251 | source |
| SpeTool 2D/3D | Aluminum, copper, brass | any | 18000 | 10.8 | 0.0003 | source |
| SpeTool 2D/3D | Wood, MDF, sign foam | any | 18000 | 25.2 | 0.0007 | source |
FAQ
What feeds and speeds for a 0.5mm tapered ball nose bit on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (Sienci Labs) gives a chip load of 0.00089–0.00591 in per tooth and a feed of 50.8–143.3 IPM (6 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.