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1/2" roughing end mill: mdf
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Same material, other bits: all mdf settings
| Manufacturer / bit | Machine class | RPM | Feed IPM | Chip load (in) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Country Tools RIPPER-12-DLC | hobby-ultralight | 12000 | 33 | 0.00092 | source |
| High Country Tools RIPPER-12-DLC | hobby-light | 17000 | 72.6 | 0.00142 | source |
| High Country Tools RIPPER-12-DLC | hobby-rigid | 17000 | 103.8 | 0.00203 | source |
| High Country Tools RIPPER-12-DLC | business | 17000 | 145.3 | 0.00285 | source |
| High Country Tools RIPPER-12-DLC | industrial | 17000 | 176.4 | 0.00346 | source |
FAQ
What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" roughing end mill in mdf on a hobby-ultralight CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00092 in per tooth and a feed of 33 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" roughing end mill in mdf on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00142 in per tooth and a feed of 72.6 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" roughing end mill in mdf on a hobby-rigid CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00203 in per tooth and a feed of 103.8 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" roughing end mill in mdf on a business CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00285 in per tooth and a feed of 145.3 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" roughing end mill in mdf on a industrial CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00346 in per tooth and a feed of 176.4 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.