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1/4" compression bit: mdf
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Same material, other bits: all mdf settings
| Maker / bit | Machine class | RPM | Feed IPM | Chip load (in) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Country Tools MCO-25-DLC | hobby-ultralight | 12000 | 31.7 | 0.00132 | source |
| High Country Tools MCO-25-DLC | hobby-light | 17000 | 70 | 0.00206 | source |
| High Country Tools MCO-25-DLC | hobby-rigid | 17000 | 99.9 | 0.00294 | source |
| High Country Tools MCO-25-DLC | business | 17000 | 139.9 | 0.00412 | source |
| Amana Tool | industrial | 18000 | 110 | 0.0062 | source |
| Amana Tool | industrial | 18000 | 220 | 0.0061 | source |
| High Country Tools MCO-25-DLC | industrial | 17000 | 169.9 | 0.005 | source |
| SpeTool Carbide | any | 18000 | 260 | 0.0072 | source |
FAQ
What feeds and speeds for a 1/4" compression bit in mdf on a hobby-ultralight CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00132 in per tooth and a feed of 31.7 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/4" compression bit in mdf on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00206 in per tooth and a feed of 70 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/4" compression bit in mdf on a hobby-rigid CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00294 in per tooth and a feed of 99.9 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/4" compression bit in mdf on a business CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00412 in per tooth and a feed of 139.9 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/4" compression bit in mdf on a industrial CNC router?
Published maker data (Amana Tool, High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.005–0.0062 in per tooth and a feed of 110–220 IPM (3 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.
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