ChipLoad

Bits › 3/8" ball nose bit › mdf

ball nose bit profile illustration3/8" ball nose bit: mdf

Other materials: acrylic · aluminum

Same material, other bits: all mdf settings

Manufacturer / bitMachine classRPMFeed IPMChip load (in)Source
Amana Tool 46491industrial18000270–3700.005–0.007source

FAQ

What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" ball nose bit in mdf on a industrial CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (Amana Tool) gives a chip load of 0.005–0.007 in per tooth and a feed of 270–370 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.