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0.5mm tapered ball nose bit: plastic
Other materials: aluminum · hardwood · mdf · softwood
Same material, other bits: all plastic settings
| Manufacturer / bit | Machine class | RPM | Feed IPM | Chip load (in) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sienci Labs | hobby-light | 10000 | 78.7 | 0.00394 | source |
| Sienci Labs | hobby-light | 10000 | 118.1 | 0.00591 | source |
FAQ
What feeds and speeds for a 0.5mm tapered ball nose bit in plastic on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (Sienci Labs) gives a chip load of 0.00394–0.00591 in per tooth and a feed of 78.7–118.1 IPM (2 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.