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3/8" upcut end mill: hardwood
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Same material, other bits: all hardwood settings
| Manufacturer / bit | Machine class | RPM | Feed IPM | Chip load (in) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Country Tools END-38U-DLC | hobby-ultralight | 12000 | 45 | 0.00094 | source |
| High Country Tools END-38U-DLC | hobby-light | 18000 | 105 | 0.00146 | source |
| High Country Tools END-38U-DLC | hobby-rigid | 18000 | 150 | 0.00208 | source |
| High Country Tools END-38U-DLC | business | 18000 | 210 | 0.00292 | source |
| High Country Tools END-38U-DLC | industrial | 18000 | 255 | 0.00354 | source |
| SpeTool Carbide | any | 15000 | 210 | 0.007 | source |
FAQ
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" upcut end mill in hardwood on a hobby-ultralight CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00094 in per tooth and a feed of 45 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" upcut end mill in hardwood on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00146 in per tooth and a feed of 105 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" upcut end mill in hardwood on a hobby-rigid CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00208 in per tooth and a feed of 150 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" upcut end mill in hardwood on a business CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00292 in per tooth and a feed of 210 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" upcut end mill in hardwood on a industrial CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00354 in per tooth and a feed of 255 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.