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1/8" flat end mill: plastic
Other materials: abs · acrylic · aluminum · cast acrylic · extruded acrylic · hardwood · high pressure laminate · laminated particle board · mdf · polycarbonate (lexan) · softwood · solid surface · wood / mdf
Same material, other bits: all plastic settings
| Manufacturer / bit | Machine class | RPM | Feed IPM | Chip load (in) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sienci Labs | hobby-light | 12000 | 72 | 0.003 | source |
| Sienci Labs | hobby-light | 12000 | 35.8 | 0.00299 | source |
| Freud Solid | any | – | – | 0.003–0.005 | source |
| Vortex Solid | any | 18000 | – | 0.002–0.004 | source |
| Vortex Solid | any | 18000 | – | 0.003–0.006 | source |
FAQ
What feeds and speeds for a 1/8" flat end mill in plastic on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (Sienci Labs) gives a chip load of 0.00299–0.003 in per tooth and a feed of 35.8–72 IPM (2 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.