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1/4" 15-degree V-bit: dense hardwood (maple, oak)
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| Manufacturer / bit | Machine class | RPM | Feed IPM | Chip load (in) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Country Tools VBI-15-DLC | hobby-ultralight | 12000 | 18.3 | 0.00152 | source |
| High Country Tools VBI-15-DLC | hobby-light | 18000 | 42.6 | 0.00237 | source |
| High Country Tools VBI-15-DLC | hobby-rigid | 18000 | 60.9 | 0.00338 | source |
| High Country Tools VBI-15-DLC | business | 18000 | 85.2 | 0.00474 | source |
| High Country Tools VBI-15-DLC | industrial | 18000 | 103.5 | 0.00575 | source |
FAQ
What feeds and speeds for a 1/4" 15-degree V-bit in dense hardwood (maple, oak) on a hobby-ultralight CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00152 in per tooth and a feed of 18.3 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/4" 15-degree V-bit in dense hardwood (maple, oak) on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00237 in per tooth and a feed of 42.6 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/4" 15-degree V-bit in dense hardwood (maple, oak) on a hobby-rigid CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00338 in per tooth and a feed of 60.9 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/4" 15-degree V-bit in dense hardwood (maple, oak) on a business CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00474 in per tooth and a feed of 85.2 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/4" 15-degree V-bit in dense hardwood (maple, oak) on a industrial CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00575 in per tooth and a feed of 103.5 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.