ChipLoad

1/2" compression bit feeds and speeds

105 sourced settings from Amana Tool, High Country Tools, SpeTool. Published chip loads range from 0.00142 to 0.0153 in per tooth. Pick your material:

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FAQ

What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" compression bit on a hobby-ultralight CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00142–0.00248 in per tooth and a feed of 34.1–57.1 IPM (18 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.

What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" compression bit on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00221–0.00386 in per tooth and a feed of 64–107.9 IPM (18 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.

What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" compression bit on a hobby-rigid CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00315–0.00552 in per tooth and a feed of 91.5–154.2 IPM (18 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.

What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" compression bit on a business CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00442–0.00773 in per tooth and a feed of 128.1–215.8 IPM (18 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.

What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" compression bit on a industrial CNC router?
Published maker data (Amana Tool, High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00536–0.0153 in per tooth and a feed of 140–450 IPM (30 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.

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