1/16" ball nose bit feeds and speeds
5 sourced settings from Amana Tool. Published chip loads range from 0.00037 to 0.005 in per tooth. Pick your material:
| Maker / bit | Material | Machine class | RPM | Feed IPM | Chip load (in) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amana Tool 46282-K | Plastic, Acrylic, Plexiglas | industrial | 18000 | 25–30 ⚠ | 0.00037–0.00045 | source |
| Amana Tool 46252 | Plastic, Acrylic, Plexiglas | industrial | 18000 | 35–70 | 0.001–0.002 | source |
| Amana Tool 46252 | Aluminum, Copper, Brass | industrial | 18000 | 35–70 | 0.001–0.002 | source |
| Amana Tool 46282-K | Wood, MDF, Sign-Foam | industrial | 18000 | 35–45 | 0.0005–0.00065 | source |
| Amana Tool 46252 | Wood, MDF, Sign-Foam | industrial | 18000 | 108–180 | 0.003–0.005 | source |
FAQ
What feeds and speeds for a 1/16" ball nose bit on a industrial CNC router?
Published maker data (Amana Tool) gives a chip load of 0.00037–0.005 in per tooth and a feed of 25–180 IPM (5 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.
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