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3/8" roundover bit: dense hardwood (maple, oak)
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Same material, other bits: all dense hardwood (maple, oak) settings
| Manufacturer / bit | Machine class | RPM | Feed IPM | Chip load (in) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Country Tools PRO-316 | hobby-ultralight | 12000 | 32.6 | 0.00136 | source |
| High Country Tools PRO-316 | hobby-light | 18000 | 76.1 | 0.00211 | source |
| High Country Tools PRO-316 | hobby-rigid | 18000 | 108.7 | 0.00302 | source |
| High Country Tools PRO-316 | business | 18000 | 152.2 | 0.00423 | source |
| High Country Tools PRO-316 | industrial | 18000 | 184.8 | 0.00513 | source |
FAQ
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" roundover bit in dense hardwood (maple, oak) on a hobby-ultralight CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00136 in per tooth and a feed of 32.6 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" roundover bit in dense hardwood (maple, oak) on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00211 in per tooth and a feed of 76.1 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" roundover bit in dense hardwood (maple, oak) on a hobby-rigid CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00302 in per tooth and a feed of 108.7 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" roundover bit in dense hardwood (maple, oak) on a business CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00423 in per tooth and a feed of 152.2 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" roundover bit in dense hardwood (maple, oak) on a industrial CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00513 in per tooth and a feed of 184.8 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.