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1/4" downcut end mill: aluminum
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Same material, other bits: all aluminum settings
| Maker / bit | Machine class | RPM | Feed IPM | Chip load (in) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Country Tools END-DC2-DLC | hobby-light | 16000 | 35.9 | 0.00112 | source |
| High Country Tools END-DC2-DLC | hobby-rigid | 16000 | 51.3 | 0.0016 | source |
| High Country Tools END-DC2-DLC | business | 16000 | 71.9 | 0.00225 | source |
| High Country Tools END-DC2-DLC | industrial | 16000 | 87.3 | 0.00273 | source |
FAQ
What feeds and speeds for a 1/4" downcut end mill in aluminum on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00112 in per tooth and a feed of 35.9 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/4" downcut end mill in aluminum on a hobby-rigid CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.0016 in per tooth and a feed of 51.3 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/4" downcut end mill in aluminum on a business CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00225 in per tooth and a feed of 71.9 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/4" downcut end mill in aluminum on a industrial CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00273 in per tooth and a feed of 87.3 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
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