1/8" ball nose bit feeds and speeds
12 sourced settings from Amana Tool, Sienci Labs. Published chip loads range from 0.00037 to 0.003 in per tooth. Pick your material:
acrylic (2) · aluminum (2) · hardwood (2) · mdf (2) · plastic (2) · softwood (2)
| Manufacturer / bit | Material | Machine class | RPM | Feed IPM | Chip load (in) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sienci Labs | Aluminum - 3D Carving | hobby-light | 27000 | 27.2 | 0.0005 | source |
| Sienci Labs | Aluminum | hobby-light | 17000 | 42.5 | 0.00125 | source |
| Sienci Labs | Hardwood - 3D Carving | hobby-light | 27000 | 81.1 | 0.0015 | source |
| Sienci Labs | Hardwood | hobby-light | 17000 | 85 | 0.0025 | source |
| Sienci Labs | Plastics - 3D Carving | hobby-light | 27000 | 40.5 | 0.00075 | source |
| Sienci Labs | Plastics | hobby-light | 12000 | 72 | 0.003 | source |
| Sienci Labs | Softwood - 3D Carving | hobby-light | 27000 | 81.1 | 0.0015 | source |
| Sienci Labs | Softwood | hobby-light | 17000 | 85 | 0.0025 | source |
| Amana Tool 46284-K | Plastic, Acrylic, Plexiglas | industrial | 18000 | 50–100 | 0.0009–0.0018 | source |
| Amana Tool 46292-K | Plastic, Acrylic, Plexiglas | industrial | 18000 | 25–30 ⚠ | 0.00037–0.00045 | source |
| Amana Tool 46284-K | Wood, MDF, Sign-Foam | industrial | 18000 | 80–100 ⚠ | 0.0015–0.0025 | source |
| Amana Tool 46292-K | Wood, MDF, Sign-Foam | industrial | 18000 | 35–45 | 0.0005–0.00065 | source |
FAQ
What feeds and speeds for a 1/8" ball nose bit on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (Sienci Labs) gives a chip load of 0.0005–0.003 in per tooth and a feed of 27.2–85 IPM (8 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/8" ball nose bit on a industrial CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (Amana Tool) gives a chip load of 0.00037–0.0025 in per tooth and a feed of 25–100 IPM (4 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.