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1/4" ball nose bit: acrylic
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Same material, other bits: all acrylic settings
| Manufacturer / bit | Machine class | RPM | Feed IPM | Chip load (in) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Country Tools BN-14-DLC | hobby-ultralight | 12000 | 56.2 | 0.00117 | source |
| High Country Tools BN-14-DLC | hobby-light | 12500 | 91.1 | 0.00182 | source |
| High Country Tools BN-14-DLC | hobby-rigid | 12500 | 130.2 | 0.0026 | source |
| High Country Tools BN-14-DLC | business | 12500 | 182.3 | 0.00365 | source |
| Amana Tool 46294-K | industrial | 18000 | 140–210 | 0.004–0.006 | source |
| Amana Tool 46490-K | industrial | 18000 | 135–190 | 0.0025–0.0035 | source |
| Amana Tool 46283 | industrial | 18000 | 140–210 | 0.004–0.006 | source |
| Amana Tool 46490 | industrial | 18000 | 135–190 | 0.0025–0.0035 | source |
| High Country Tools BN-14-DLC | industrial | 12500 | 221.3 | 0.00443 | source |
FAQ
What feeds and speeds for a 1/4" ball nose bit in acrylic on a hobby-ultralight CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00117 in per tooth and a feed of 56.2 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/4" ball nose bit in acrylic on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00182 in per tooth and a feed of 91.1 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/4" ball nose bit in acrylic on a hobby-rigid CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.0026 in per tooth and a feed of 130.2 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/4" ball nose bit in acrylic on a business CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00365 in per tooth and a feed of 182.3 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/4" ball nose bit in acrylic on a industrial CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (Amana Tool, High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.0025–0.006 in per tooth and a feed of 135–221.3 IPM (5 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.