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3/8" keyhole / slot bit: hardwood
Other materials: acrylic · baltic birch plywood · dense hardwood (maple, oak) · epoxy resin · hdpe / uhmw · mdf · melamine · softwood
Same material, other bits: all hardwood settings
| Manufacturer / bit | Machine class | RPM | Feed IPM | Chip load (in) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Country Tools KEY-38 | hobby-ultralight | 12000 | 9.7 | 0.00081 | source |
| High Country Tools KEY-38 | hobby-light | 18000 | 22.7 | 0.00126 | source |
| High Country Tools KEY-38 | hobby-rigid | 18000 | 32.4 | 0.0018 | source |
| High Country Tools KEY-38 | business | 18000 | 45.4 | 0.00252 | source |
| High Country Tools KEY-38 | industrial | 18000 | 55.1 | 0.00306 | source |
FAQ
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" keyhole / slot bit in hardwood on a hobby-ultralight CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00081 in per tooth and a feed of 9.7 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" keyhole / slot bit in hardwood on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00126 in per tooth and a feed of 22.7 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" keyhole / slot bit in hardwood on a hobby-rigid CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.0018 in per tooth and a feed of 32.4 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" keyhole / slot bit in hardwood on a business CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00252 in per tooth and a feed of 45.4 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" keyhole / slot bit in hardwood on a industrial CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00306 in per tooth and a feed of 55.1 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.