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1.5mm tapered ball nose bit: softwood
Other materials: aluminum · hardwood · mdf · plastic
Same material, other bits: all softwood settings
| Manufacturer / bit | Machine class | RPM | Feed IPM | Chip load (in) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sienci Labs | hobby-light | 28500 | 124.8 | 0.00219 | source |
| Sienci Labs | hobby-light | 28500 | 149.6 | 0.00262 | source |
FAQ
What feeds and speeds for a 1.5mm tapered ball nose bit in softwood on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (Sienci Labs) gives a chip load of 0.00219–0.00262 in per tooth and a feed of 124.8–149.6 IPM (2 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.