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3/8" roughing end mill: 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 RIPPER-38-DLC | hobby-ultralight | 12000 | 30 | 0.00083 | source |
| High Country Tools RIPPER-38-DLC | hobby-light | 18000 | 70 | 0.0013 | source |
| High Country Tools RIPPER-38-DLC | hobby-rigid | 18000 | 100 | 0.00185 | source |
| High Country Tools RIPPER-38-DLC | business | 18000 | 140 | 0.00259 | source |
| High Country Tools RIPPER-38-DLC | industrial | 18000 | 170 | 0.00315 | source |
FAQ
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" roughing end mill in hardwood on a hobby-ultralight CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00083 in per tooth and a feed of 30 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" roughing end mill in hardwood on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.0013 in per tooth and a feed of 70 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" roughing end mill in hardwood on a hobby-rigid CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00185 in per tooth and a feed of 100 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" roughing end mill in hardwood on a business CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00259 in per tooth and a feed of 140 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" roughing end mill in hardwood on a industrial CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00315 in per tooth and a feed of 170 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.