ChipLoad

1/4" compression bit feeds and speeds

53 sourced settings from Amana Tool, High Country Tools. Published chip loads range from 0.00096 to 0.00636 in per tooth. Pick your material:

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FAQ

What feeds and speeds for a 1/4" compression bit on a hobby-ultralight CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00096–0.00168 in per tooth and a feed of 23.1–38.7 IPM (9 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.

What feeds and speeds for a 1/4" compression bit on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.0015–0.00262 in per tooth and a feed of 43.4–73.1 IPM (9 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.

What feeds and speeds for a 1/4" compression bit on a hobby-rigid CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00214–0.00374 in per tooth and a feed of 62–104.5 IPM (9 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.

What feeds and speeds for a 1/4" compression bit on a business CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00299–0.00524 in per tooth and a feed of 86.8–146.3 IPM (9 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.

What feeds and speeds for a 1/4" compression bit on a industrial CNC router?
Published maker data (Amana Tool, High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.0031–0.00636 in per tooth and a feed of 60–220 IPM (17 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.

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