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1/2" roughing end mill: dense hardwood (maple, oak)
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Same material, other bits: all dense hardwood (maple, oak) settings
| Manufacturer / bit | Machine class | RPM | Feed IPM | Chip load (in) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Country Tools RIPPER-12-DLC | hobby-ultralight | 12000 | 27 | 0.00075 | source |
| High Country Tools RIPPER-12-DLC | hobby-light | 18000 | 62.9 | 0.00117 | source |
| High Country Tools RIPPER-12-DLC | hobby-rigid | 18000 | 89.9 | 0.00167 | source |
| High Country Tools RIPPER-12-DLC | business | 18000 | 125.9 | 0.00233 | source |
| High Country Tools RIPPER-12-DLC | industrial | 18000 | 152.8 | 0.00283 | source |
FAQ
What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" roughing end mill in dense hardwood (maple, oak) on a hobby-ultralight CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00075 in per tooth and a feed of 27 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" roughing end mill in dense hardwood (maple, oak) on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00117 in per tooth and a feed of 62.9 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" roughing end mill in dense hardwood (maple, oak) on a hobby-rigid CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00167 in per tooth and a feed of 89.9 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" roughing end mill in dense hardwood (maple, oak) on a business CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00233 in per tooth and a feed of 125.9 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" roughing end mill in dense hardwood (maple, oak) on a industrial CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00283 in per tooth and a feed of 152.8 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.