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3/8" keyhole / slot bit: mdf
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Same material, other bits: all mdf settings
| Manufacturer / bit | Machine class | RPM | Feed IPM | Chip load (in) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Country Tools KEY-38 | hobby-ultralight | 12000 | 10.7 | 0.00089 | source |
| High Country Tools KEY-38 | hobby-light | 17000 | 23.6 | 0.00139 | source |
| High Country Tools KEY-38 | hobby-rigid | 17000 | 33.7 | 0.00198 | source |
| High Country Tools KEY-38 | business | 17000 | 47.1 | 0.00277 | source |
| High Country Tools KEY-38 | industrial | 17000 | 57.2 | 0.00337 | source |
FAQ
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" keyhole / slot bit in mdf on a hobby-ultralight CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00089 in per tooth and a feed of 10.7 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" keyhole / slot bit in mdf on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00139 in per tooth and a feed of 23.6 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" keyhole / slot bit in mdf on a hobby-rigid CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00198 in per tooth and a feed of 33.7 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" keyhole / slot bit in mdf on a business CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00277 in per tooth and a feed of 47.1 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" keyhole / slot bit in mdf on a industrial CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00337 in per tooth and a feed of 57.2 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.