ChipLoad

1/16" downcut end mill feeds and speeds

100 sourced settings from High Country Tools, Sienci Labs. Published chip loads range from 0.00044 to 0.00292 in per tooth. Pick your material:

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FAQ

What feeds and speeds for a 1/16" downcut end mill on a hobby-ultralight CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00044–0.00077 in per tooth and a feed of 10.6–17.8 IPM (18 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.

What feeds and speeds for a 1/16" downcut end mill on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools, Sienci Labs) gives a chip load of 0.00047–0.00125 in per tooth and a feed of 15.1–42.5 IPM (22 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.

What feeds and speeds for a 1/16" downcut end mill on a hobby-rigid CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00068–0.00172 in per tooth and a feed of 21.6–48 IPM (20 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.

What feeds and speeds for a 1/16" downcut end mill on a business CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00095–0.00241 in per tooth and a feed of 30.3–67.2 IPM (20 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.

What feeds and speeds for a 1/16" downcut end mill on a industrial CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00115–0.00292 in per tooth and a feed of 36.7–81.6 IPM (20 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.

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