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3/16" downcut end mill: dense hardwood (maple, oak)
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Same material, other bits: all dense hardwood (maple, oak) settings
| Manufacturer / bit | Machine class | RPM | Feed IPM | Chip load (in) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Country Tools END-316D-DLC | hobby-ultralight | 12000 | 22.1 | 0.00092 | source |
| High Country Tools END-316D-DLC | hobby-light | 18000 | 51.6 | 0.00143 | source |
| High Country Tools END-316D-DLC | hobby-rigid | 18000 | 73.7 | 0.00205 | source |
| High Country Tools END-316D-DLC | business | 18000 | 103.2 | 0.00287 | source |
| High Country Tools END-316D-DLC | industrial | 18000 | 125.3 | 0.00348 | source |
FAQ
What feeds and speeds for a 3/16" downcut end mill in dense hardwood (maple, oak) on a hobby-ultralight CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00092 in per tooth and a feed of 22.1 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/16" downcut end mill in dense hardwood (maple, oak) on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00143 in per tooth and a feed of 51.6 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/16" downcut end mill in dense hardwood (maple, oak) on a hobby-rigid CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00205 in per tooth and a feed of 73.7 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/16" downcut end mill in dense hardwood (maple, oak) on a business CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00287 in per tooth and a feed of 103.2 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/16" downcut end mill in dense hardwood (maple, oak) on a industrial CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00348 in per tooth and a feed of 125.3 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.