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1/2" ball nose bit: acrylic
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Same material, other bits: all acrylic settings
| Maker / bit | Machine class | RPM | Feed IPM | Chip load (in) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Country Tools BN-12-DLC | hobby-ultralight | 12000 | 56.3 | 0.00234 | source |
| High Country Tools BN-12-DLC | hobby-light | 12500 | 91.2 | 0.00365 | source |
| High Country Tools BN-12-DLC | hobby-rigid | 12500 | 130.2 | 0.00521 | source |
| High Country Tools BN-12-DLC | business | 12500 | 182.3 | 0.00729 | source |
| Amana Tool 46493 | industrial | 18000 | 215–320 | 0.004–0.006 | source |
| High Country Tools BN-12-DLC | industrial | 12500 | 221.4 | 0.00885 | source |
FAQ
What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" ball nose bit in acrylic on a hobby-ultralight CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00234 in per tooth and a feed of 56.3 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" ball nose bit in acrylic on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00365 in per tooth and a feed of 91.2 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" ball nose bit in acrylic on a hobby-rigid CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00521 in per tooth and a feed of 130.2 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" ball nose bit in acrylic on a business CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00729 in per tooth and a feed of 182.3 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" ball nose bit in acrylic on a industrial CNC router?
Published maker data (Amana Tool, High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.004–0.00885 in per tooth and a feed of 215–320 IPM (2 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.
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