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3/8" 60-degree V-bit: melamine
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Same material, other bits: all melamine settings
| Manufacturer / bit | Machine class | RPM | Feed IPM | Chip load (in) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Country Tools VBI-375-60 | hobby-ultralight | 12000 | 37.8 | 0.00105 | source |
| High Country Tools VBI-375-60 | hobby-light | 18000 | 88.3 | 0.00164 | source |
| High Country Tools VBI-375-60 | hobby-rigid | 18000 | 126.1 | 0.00234 | source |
| High Country Tools VBI-375-60 | business | 18000 | 176.6 | 0.00327 | source |
| High Country Tools VBI-375-60 | industrial | 18000 | 214.4 | 0.00397 | source |
FAQ
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" 60-degree V-bit in melamine on a hobby-ultralight CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00105 in per tooth and a feed of 37.8 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" 60-degree V-bit in melamine on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00164 in per tooth and a feed of 88.3 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" 60-degree V-bit in melamine on a hobby-rigid CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00234 in per tooth and a feed of 126.1 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" 60-degree V-bit in melamine on a business CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00327 in per tooth and a feed of 176.6 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" 60-degree V-bit in melamine on a industrial CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00397 in per tooth and a feed of 214.4 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.