1/16" flat end mill feeds and speeds
10 sourced settings from Amana Tool, Onsrud, Sienci Labs. Published chip loads range from 0.00031 to 0.004 in per tooth. Pick your material:
abs (1) · acrylic (1) · extruded acrylic (1) · hardwood (2) · mdf (1) · plastic (1) · polycarbonate (lexan) (1) · softwood (2)
| Maker / bit | Material | Machine class | RPM | Feed IPM | Chip load (in) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sienci Labs | Hardwood | hobby-light | 17000 | 42.5 | 0.00125 | source |
| Sienci Labs | Hardwood | hobby-light | 17000 | 42.5 | 0.00031 | source |
| Sienci Labs | Plastics | hobby-light | 17000 | 51.2 | 0.00151 | source |
| Sienci Labs | Softwood | hobby-light | 17000 | 42.5 | 0.00125 | source |
| Sienci Labs | Softwood | hobby-light | 17000 | 42.5 | 0.00031 | source |
| Amana Tool 46290-K | Plastic, Acrylic, Plexiglas | industrial | 18000 | 25–30 ⚠ | 0.00037–0.00045 | source |
| Amana Tool 46290-K | Wood, MDF, Sign-Foam | industrial | 18000 | 35–45 ⚠ | 0.0005–0.00065 | source |
| Onsrud 10-00 | ABS | any | – | – | 0.002–0.004 | source |
| Onsrud 10-00 | Extruded acrylic | any | – | – | 0.002–0.004 | source |
| Onsrud 10-00 | Polycarbonate (Lexan) | any | – | – | 0.002–0.004 | source |
FAQ
What feeds and speeds for a 1/16" flat end mill on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published maker data (Sienci Labs) gives a chip load of 0.00031–0.00151 in per tooth and a feed of 42.5–51.2 IPM (5 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/16" flat end mill on a industrial CNC router?
Published maker data (Amana Tool) gives a chip load of 0.00037–0.00065 in per tooth and a feed of 25–45 IPM (2 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.
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