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3/8" tapered ball nose bit: softwood
Other materials: acrylic · baltic birch plywood · dense hardwood (maple, oak) · epoxy resin · hardwood · hdpe / uhmw · mdf · melamine
Same material, other bits: all softwood settings
| Manufacturer / bit | Machine class | RPM | Feed IPM | Chip load (in) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Country Tools TBN-1838-DLC | hobby-ultralight | 12000 | 60.4 | 0.00126 | source |
| High Country Tools TBN-1838-DLC | hobby-light | 16000 | 125.2 | 0.00196 | source |
| High Country Tools TBN-1838-DLC | hobby-rigid | 16000 | 178.9 | 0.0028 | source |
| High Country Tools TBN-1838-DLC | business | 16000 | 250.5 | 0.00391 | source |
| High Country Tools TBN-1838-DLC | industrial | 16000 | 304.2 | 0.00475 | source |
FAQ
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" tapered ball nose bit in softwood on a hobby-ultralight CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00126 in per tooth and a feed of 60.4 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" tapered ball nose bit in softwood on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00196 in per tooth and a feed of 125.2 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" tapered ball nose bit in softwood on a hobby-rigid CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.0028 in per tooth and a feed of 178.9 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" tapered ball nose bit in softwood on a business CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00391 in per tooth and a feed of 250.5 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" tapered ball nose bit in softwood on a industrial CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00475 in per tooth and a feed of 304.2 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.