ChipLoad

1/4" 30-degree V-bit feeds and speeds

49 sourced settings from High Country Tools. Published chip loads range from 0.00079 to 0.00521 in per tooth. Pick your material:

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FAQ

What feeds and speeds for a 1/4" 30-degree V-bit on a hobby-ultralight CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00079–0.00138 in per tooth and a feed of 28.4–47.6 IPM (9 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.

What feeds and speeds for a 1/4" 30-degree V-bit on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00084–0.00215 in per tooth and a feed of 40.5–89.9 IPM (10 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.

What feeds and speeds for a 1/4" 30-degree V-bit on a hobby-rigid CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.0012–0.00306 in per tooth and a feed of 57.8–128.4 IPM (10 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.

What feeds and speeds for a 1/4" 30-degree V-bit on a business CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00169–0.00429 in per tooth and a feed of 80.9–179.7 IPM (10 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.

What feeds and speeds for a 1/4" 30-degree V-bit on a industrial CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00205–0.00521 in per tooth and a feed of 98.2–218.3 IPM (10 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.

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