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3/8" upcut end mill: mdf
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Same material, other bits: all mdf settings
| Manufacturer / bit | Machine class | RPM | Feed IPM | Chip load (in) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Country Tools END-38U-DLC | hobby-ultralight | 12000 | 49.5 | 0.00103 | source |
| High Country Tools END-38U-DLC | hobby-light | 17000 | 109.1 | 0.0016 | source |
| High Country Tools END-38U-DLC | hobby-rigid | 17000 | 155.8 | 0.00229 | source |
| High Country Tools END-38U-DLC | business | 17000 | 218.1 | 0.00321 | source |
| High Country Tools END-38U-DLC | industrial | 17000 | 264.9 | 0.0039 | source |
| SpeTool Carbide | any | 15000 | 300 | 0.01 | source |
FAQ
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" upcut end mill in mdf on a hobby-ultralight CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00103 in per tooth and a feed of 49.5 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" upcut end mill in mdf on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.0016 in per tooth and a feed of 109.1 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" upcut end mill in mdf on a hobby-rigid CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00229 in per tooth and a feed of 155.8 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" upcut end mill in mdf on a business CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00321 in per tooth and a feed of 218.1 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" upcut end mill in mdf on a industrial CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.0039 in per tooth and a feed of 264.9 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.