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1/2" ball nose bit: aluminum
Other materials: acrylic · baltic birch plywood · dense hardwood (maple, oak) · epoxy resin · hardwood · hdpe / uhmw · mdf · melamine · softwood
Same material, other bits: all aluminum settings
| Maker / bit | Machine class | RPM | Feed IPM | Chip load (in) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Country Tools BN-12-DLC | hobby-light | 16000 | 51.3 | 0.0016 | source |
| High Country Tools BN-12-DLC | hobby-rigid | 16000 | 73.3 | 0.00229 | source |
| High Country Tools BN-12-DLC | business | 16000 | 102.7 | 0.00321 | source |
| Amana Tool 46493 | industrial | 18000 | 215–320 | 0.004–0.006 | source |
| High Country Tools BN-12-DLC | industrial | 16000 | 124.7 | 0.0039 | source |
FAQ
What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" ball nose bit in aluminum on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.0016 in per tooth and a feed of 51.3 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" ball nose bit in aluminum on a hobby-rigid CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00229 in per tooth and a feed of 73.3 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" ball nose bit in aluminum on a business CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00321 in per tooth and a feed of 102.7 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" ball nose bit in aluminum on a industrial CNC router?
Published maker data (Amana Tool, High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.0039–0.006 in per tooth and a feed of 124.7–320 IPM (2 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.
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