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1/8" flat end mill: aluminum
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Same material, other bits: all aluminum settings
| Manufacturer / bit | Machine class | RPM | Feed IPM | Chip load (in) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sienci Labs | hobby-light | 17000 | 42.5 | 0.00125 | source |
| Sienci Labs | hobby-light | 17000 | 21.3 | 0.00125 | source |
| Amana Tool 46254 | industrial | 18000 | 110–180 | 0.003–0.005 | source |
| Freud Solid | any | – | – | 0.003–0.004 | source |
| Vortex Solid | any | 18000 | – | 0.003–0.004 | source |
FAQ
What feeds and speeds for a 1/8" flat end mill in aluminum on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (Sienci Labs) gives a chip load of 0.00125 in per tooth and a feed of 21.3–42.5 IPM (2 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/8" flat end mill in aluminum on a industrial CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (Amana Tool) gives a chip load of 0.003–0.005 in per tooth and a feed of 110–180 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.