ChipLoad

1/16" downcut end mill feeds and speeds

109 sourced settings from Harvey Tool, High Country Tools, Onsrud, Sienci Labs, SpeTool. Published chip loads range from 0.00044 to 0.004 in per tooth. Pick your material:

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FAQ

What feeds and speeds for a 1/16" downcut end mill on a hobby-ultralight CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00044–0.00077 in per tooth and a feed of 10.6–17.8 IPM (18 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.

What feeds and speeds for a 1/16" downcut end mill on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools, Sienci Labs) gives a chip load of 0.00047–0.00125 in per tooth and a feed of 15.1–42.5 IPM (22 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.

What feeds and speeds for a 1/16" downcut end mill on a hobby-rigid CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00068–0.00172 in per tooth and a feed of 21.6–48 IPM (20 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.

What feeds and speeds for a 1/16" downcut end mill on a business CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00095–0.00241 in per tooth and a feed of 30.3–67.2 IPM (20 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.

What feeds and speeds for a 1/16" downcut end mill on a industrial CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00115–0.00292 in per tooth and a feed of 36.7–81.6 IPM (20 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.

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