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1/8" ball nose bit: softwood
Other materials: acrylic · 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 | 27000 | 81.1 | 0.0015 | source |
| Sienci Labs | hobby-light | 17000 | 85 | 0.0025 | source |
FAQ
What feeds and speeds for a 1/8" ball nose bit in softwood on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (Sienci Labs) gives a chip load of 0.0015–0.0025 in per tooth and a feed of 81.1–85 IPM (2 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.