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downcut end mill profile illustrationAmana Tool 46406

2-flute downcut spiral (5/64") (Amana solid carbide spiral plunge chart)

Type: downcut end mill · Diameter: 0.07812" · 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 / Laminateindustrial18000105.00.003Amana 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. Amana: bits this small are not guaranteed against breakage; check every feed and speed.Amana Tool
Wood / Plywoodindustrial1800070.00.002Amana 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. Amana: bits this small are not guaranteed against breakage; check every feed and speed.Amana Tool

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