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1/4" compression bit: hardwood
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Same material, other bits: all hardwood settings
| Maker / bit | Machine class | RPM | Feed IPM | Chip load (in) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Country Tools MCO-25-DLC | hobby-ultralight | 12000 | 28.9 | 0.0012 | source |
| High Country Tools MCO-25-DLC | hobby-light | 18000 | 67.3 | 0.00187 | source |
| High Country Tools MCO-25-DLC | hobby-rigid | 18000 | 96.2 | 0.00267 | source |
| High Country Tools MCO-25-DLC | business | 18000 | 134.7 | 0.00374 | source |
| High Country Tools MCO-25-DLC | industrial | 18000 | 163.5 | 0.00454 | source |
| SpeTool Carbide | any | 18000 | 180 | 0.005 | source |
FAQ
What feeds and speeds for a 1/4" compression bit in hardwood on a hobby-ultralight CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.0012 in per tooth and a feed of 28.9 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/4" compression bit in hardwood on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00187 in per tooth and a feed of 67.3 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/4" compression bit in hardwood on a hobby-rigid CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00267 in per tooth and a feed of 96.2 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/4" compression bit in hardwood on a business CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00374 in per tooth and a feed of 134.7 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/4" compression bit in hardwood on a industrial CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00454 in per tooth and a feed of 163.5 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
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