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5.0mm drill bit: acrylic
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Same material, other bits: all acrylic settings
| Manufacturer / bit | Machine class | RPM | Feed IPM | Chip load (in) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Country Tools PT-145 | hobby-ultralight | 12000 | 31.6 | 0.00131 | source |
| High Country Tools BP-145 | hobby-ultralight | 12000 | 31.6 | 0.00131 | source |
| High Country Tools PT-145 | hobby-light | 12500 | 51.1 | 0.00205 | source |
| High Country Tools BP-145 | hobby-light | 12500 | 51.1 | 0.00205 | source |
| High Country Tools PT-145 | hobby-rigid | 12500 | 73 | 0.00292 | source |
| High Country Tools BP-145 | hobby-rigid | 12500 | 73 | 0.00292 | source |
| High Country Tools PT-145 | business | 12500 | 102.3 | 0.00409 | source |
| High Country Tools BP-145 | business | 12500 | 102.3 | 0.00409 | source |
| High Country Tools PT-145 | industrial | 12500 | 124.2 | 0.00497 | source |
| High Country Tools BP-145 | industrial | 12500 | 124.2 | 0.00497 | source |
FAQ
What feeds and speeds for a 5.0mm drill bit in acrylic on a hobby-ultralight CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00131 in per tooth and a feed of 31.6 IPM (2 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 5.0mm drill bit in acrylic on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00205 in per tooth and a feed of 51.1 IPM (2 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 5.0mm drill bit in acrylic on a hobby-rigid CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00292 in per tooth and a feed of 73 IPM (2 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 5.0mm drill bit in acrylic on a business CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00409 in per tooth and a feed of 102.3 IPM (2 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 5.0mm drill bit in acrylic on a industrial CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00497 in per tooth and a feed of 124.2 IPM (2 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.