ChipLoad

3/8" compression bit feeds and speeds

146 sourced settings from Amana Tool, High Country Tools, SpeTool. Published chip loads range from 0.00099 to 0.0111 in per tooth. Pick your material:

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FAQ

What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" compression bit on a hobby-ultralight CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00099–0.00211 in per tooth and a feed of 29–59.7 IPM (27 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.

What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" compression bit on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00154–0.00329 in per tooth and a feed of 54.5–112.8 IPM (27 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.

What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" compression bit on a hobby-rigid CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.0022–0.0047 in per tooth and a feed of 77.8–161.2 IPM (27 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.

What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" compression bit on a business CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00308–0.00658 in per tooth and a feed of 109–225.7 IPM (27 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.

What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" compression bit on a industrial CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (Amana Tool, High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00374–0.0111 in per tooth and a feed of 132.3–400 IPM (35 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.