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1/8" compression bit: hdpe / uhmw
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Same material, other bits: all hdpe / uhmw settings
| Manufacturer / bit | Machine class | RPM | Feed IPM | Chip load (in) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Country Tools MCO-181-DLC | hobby-ultralight | 11500 | 18.5 | 0.0016 | source |
| High Country Tools MCO-18-DLC | hobby-ultralight | 11500 | 26.2 | 0.00114 | source |
| High Country Tools MCO-181-DLC | hobby-light | 11500 | 28.7 | 0.0025 | source |
| High Country Tools MCO-18-DLC | hobby-light | 11500 | 40.8 | 0.00178 | source |
| High Country Tools MCO-181-DLC | hobby-rigid | 11500 | 41 | 0.00357 | source |
| High Country Tools MCO-18-DLC | hobby-rigid | 11500 | 58.3 | 0.00254 | source |
| High Country Tools MCO-181-DLC | business | 11500 | 57.4 | 0.00499 | source |
| High Country Tools MCO-18-DLC | business | 11500 | 81.7 | 0.00355 | source |
| High Country Tools MCO-181-DLC | industrial | 11500 | 69.7 | 0.00606 | source |
| High Country Tools MCO-18-DLC | industrial | 11500 | 99.2 | 0.00431 | source |
FAQ
What feeds and speeds for a 1/8" compression bit in hdpe / uhmw on a hobby-ultralight CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00114–0.0016 in per tooth and a feed of 18.5–26.2 IPM (2 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/8" compression bit in hdpe / uhmw on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00178–0.0025 in per tooth and a feed of 28.7–40.8 IPM (2 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/8" compression bit in hdpe / uhmw on a hobby-rigid CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00254–0.00357 in per tooth and a feed of 41–58.3 IPM (2 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/8" compression bit in hdpe / uhmw on a business CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00355–0.00499 in per tooth and a feed of 57.4–81.7 IPM (2 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/8" compression bit in hdpe / uhmw on a industrial CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00431–0.00606 in per tooth and a feed of 69.7–99.2 IPM (2 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.