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3/8" upcut end mill: softwood
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Same material, other bits: all softwood settings
| Manufacturer / bit | Machine class | RPM | Feed IPM | Chip load (in) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Country Tools END-38U-DLC | hobby-ultralight | 12000 | 51.7 | 0.00108 | source |
| High Country Tools END-38U-DLC | hobby-light | 17000 | 114 | 0.00168 | source |
| High Country Tools END-38U-DLC | hobby-rigid | 17000 | 162.9 | 0.0024 | source |
| High Country Tools END-38U-DLC | business | 17000 | 228 | 0.00335 | source |
| High Country Tools END-38U-DLC | industrial | 17000 | 276.9 | 0.00407 | source |
| SpeTool Carbide | any | 15000 | 270 | 0.009 | source |
FAQ
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" upcut end mill in softwood on a hobby-ultralight CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00108 in per tooth and a feed of 51.7 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" upcut end mill in softwood on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00168 in per tooth and a feed of 114 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" upcut end mill in softwood on a hobby-rigid CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.0024 in per tooth and a feed of 162.9 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" upcut end mill in softwood on a business CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00335 in per tooth and a feed of 228 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" upcut end mill in softwood on a industrial CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00407 in per tooth and a feed of 276.9 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.