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ball nose bit profile illustration1/32" ball nose bit feeds and speeds

2 sourced settings from Amana Tool. Published chip loads range from 0.0005 to 0.002 in per tooth. Pick your material:

acrylic (1) · mdf (1)

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Manufacturer / bitMaterialMachine classRPMFeed IPMChip load (in)Source
Amana Tool 46280-KPlastic, Acrylic, Plexiglasindustrial1800027–810.0005–0.0015source
Amana Tool 46280-KWood, MDF, Sign-Foamindustrial1800040–1080.00075–0.002source

FAQ

What feeds and speeds for a 1/32" ball nose bit on a industrial CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (Amana Tool) gives a chip load of 0.0005–0.002 in per tooth and a feed of 27–108 IPM (2 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.