ChipLoad

4.0mm compression bit feeds and speeds

49 sourced settings from Amana Tool, High Country Tools. Published chip loads range from 0.00074 to 0.00491 in per tooth. Pick your material:

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FAQ

What feeds and speeds for a 4.0mm compression bit on a hobby-ultralight CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00074–0.0013 in per tooth and a feed of 17.8–29.9 IPM (9 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.

What feeds and speeds for a 4.0mm compression bit on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00115–0.00202 in per tooth and a feed of 33.5–56.4 IPM (9 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.

What feeds and speeds for a 4.0mm compression bit on a hobby-rigid CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00165–0.00289 in per tooth and a feed of 47.8–80.6 IPM (9 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.

What feeds and speeds for a 4.0mm compression bit on a business CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00231–0.00404 in per tooth and a feed of 67–112.9 IPM (9 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.

What feeds and speeds for a 4.0mm compression bit on a industrial CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (Amana Tool, High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.0017–0.00491 in per tooth and a feed of 60–137.1 IPM (13 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.