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ball nose bit profile illustration1.0mm ball nose bit: aluminum

Other materials: acrylic · mdf

Same material, other bits: all aluminum settings

Manufacturer / bitMachine classRPMFeed IPMChip load (in)Source
Amana Tool 46256industrial1800020–35 ⚠0.0005–0.0015source

FAQ

What feeds and speeds for a 1.0mm ball nose bit in aluminum on a industrial CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (Amana Tool) gives a chip load of 0.0005–0.0015 in per tooth and a feed of 20–35 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.