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2-flute upcut spiral (1/8") (Amana solid carbide spiral plunge chart)

Type: upcut end mill · Diameter: 0.125" · Flutes: 2

Starting points only, sourced from the manufacturers' own published data. Every machine differs: test in scrap, tune by ear. Neither ChipLoad nor the manufacturers 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 manufacturer.

MaterialMachine classRPMFeed IPMChip load (in)NoteSource
MDF / Laminateindustrial18000180.00.005Amana spiral plunge chart at 18,000 RPM, depth of cut 1xD (reduce chip load 25% at 2xD, 50% at 3xD). Ramp-down rate as published. ✓ Cross-checkedAmana Tool
Wood / Plywoodindustrial18000145.00.004Amana spiral plunge chart at 18,000 RPM, depth of cut 1xD (reduce chip load 25% at 2xD, 50% at 3xD). Ramp-down rate as published. ✓ Cross-checkedAmana Tool

Retrieved 2026-10-19. Get the tool file from the manufacturer: Amana Tool downloads