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compression bit profile illustrationAmana Tool

1-flute compression spiral 1/4" (Amana solid carbide compression chart)

Type: compression bit · Diameter: 0.25" · Flutes: 1

Starting points only, copied from the makers' own published data. Every machine differs: test in scrap, tune by ear. Neither ChipLoad nor the makers are responsible for broken tools.

Published values, summarized per material and machine class. For the full CAM library (plunge, depth, stepover), download it from the maker.

MaterialMachine classRPMFeed IPMChip load (in)NoteSource
MDF / Laminateindustrial18000110.00.0062Amana chart at 18,000 RPM, depth of cut 1xD (reduce chip load 25% at 2xD, 50% at 3xD). Ramp-down rate as published.Amana Tool
Plasticindustrial1800060.00.0031⚠ Amana chart at 18,000 RPM, depth of cut 1xD (reduce chip load 25% at 2xD, 50% at 3xD). Ramp-down rate as published. CHART INCONSISTENCY: printed 60 IPM vs 56 from chip load.Amana Tool
Plywoodindustrial1800060.00.0031⚠ Amana chart at 18,000 RPM, depth of cut 1xD (reduce chip load 25% at 2xD, 50% at 3xD). Ramp-down rate as published. CHART INCONSISTENCY: printed 60 IPM vs 56 from chip load.Amana Tool
Woodindustrial1800060.00.0031⚠ Amana chart at 18,000 RPM, depth of cut 1xD (reduce chip load 25% at 2xD, 50% at 3xD). Ramp-down rate as published. CHART INCONSISTENCY: printed 60 IPM vs 56 from chip load.Amana Tool

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