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ball nose bit profile illustration1/16" ball nose bit: mdf

Other materials: acrylic · aluminum

Same material, other bits: all mdf settings

Maker / bitMachine classRPMFeed IPMChip load (in)Source
Amana Tool 46282-Kindustrial1800035–450.0005–0.00065source
Amana Tool 46252industrial1800055–90 ⚠0.003–0.005source

FAQ

What feeds and speeds for a 1/16" ball nose bit in mdf on a industrial CNC router?
Published maker data (Amana Tool) gives a chip load of 0.0005–0.005 in per tooth and a feed of 35–90 IPM (2 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.

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