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1/4" 15-degree V-bit: melamine
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Same material, other bits: all melamine settings
| Manufacturer / bit | Machine class | RPM | Feed IPM | Chip load (in) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Country Tools VBI-15-DLC | hobby-ultralight | 12000 | 17.3 | 0.00144 | source |
| High Country Tools VBI-15-DLC | hobby-light | 18000 | 40.3 | 0.00224 | source |
| High Country Tools VBI-15-DLC | hobby-rigid | 18000 | 57.5 | 0.00319 | source |
| High Country Tools VBI-15-DLC | business | 18000 | 80.5 | 0.00447 | source |
| High Country Tools VBI-15-DLC | industrial | 18000 | 97.8 | 0.00543 | source |
FAQ
What feeds and speeds for a 1/4" 15-degree V-bit in melamine on a hobby-ultralight CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00144 in per tooth and a feed of 17.3 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/4" 15-degree V-bit in melamine on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00224 in per tooth and a feed of 40.3 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/4" 15-degree V-bit in melamine on a hobby-rigid CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00319 in per tooth and a feed of 57.5 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/4" 15-degree V-bit in melamine on a business CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00447 in per tooth and a feed of 80.5 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/4" 15-degree V-bit in melamine on a industrial CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00543 in per tooth and a feed of 97.8 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.