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3/8" roughing end mill: acrylic
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Same material, other bits: all acrylic settings
| Manufacturer / bit | Machine class | RPM | Feed IPM | Chip load (in) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Country Tools RIPPER-38-DLC | hobby-ultralight | 12000 | 37.5 | 0.00104 | source |
| High Country Tools RIPPER-38-DLC | hobby-light | 12500 | 60.8 | 0.00162 | source |
| High Country Tools RIPPER-38-DLC | hobby-rigid | 12500 | 86.8 | 0.00231 | source |
| High Country Tools RIPPER-38-DLC | business | 12500 | 121.5 | 0.00324 | source |
| High Country Tools RIPPER-38-DLC | industrial | 12500 | 147.6 | 0.00394 | source |
FAQ
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" roughing end mill in acrylic on a hobby-ultralight CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00104 in per tooth and a feed of 37.5 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" roughing end mill in acrylic on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00162 in per tooth and a feed of 60.8 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" roughing end mill in acrylic on a hobby-rigid CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00231 in per tooth and a feed of 86.8 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" roughing end mill in acrylic on a business CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00324 in per tooth and a feed of 121.5 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" roughing end mill in acrylic on a industrial CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00394 in per tooth and a feed of 147.6 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.