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3/8" compression bit: softwood
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Same material, other bits: all softwood settings
FAQ
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" compression bit in softwood on a hobby-ultralight CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00142–0.00174 in per tooth and a feed of 41.7–51.2 IPM (3 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" compression bit in softwood on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00221–0.0027 in per tooth and a feed of 91.8–112.8 IPM (3 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" compression bit in softwood on a hobby-rigid CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00316–0.00386 in per tooth and a feed of 131.2–161.2 IPM (3 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" compression bit in softwood on a business CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00442–0.0054 in per tooth and a feed of 183.6–225.7 IPM (3 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" compression bit in softwood on a industrial CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00537–0.00656 in per tooth and a feed of 223–274 IPM (3 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.