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1/2" ball nose bit: dense hardwood (maple, oak)
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Same material, other bits: all dense hardwood (maple, oak) settings
| Maker / bit | Machine class | RPM | Feed IPM | Chip load (in) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Country Tools BN-12-DLC | hobby-ultralight | 12000 | 40.5 | 0.00169 | source |
| High Country Tools BN-12-DLC | hobby-light | 18000 | 94.5 | 0.00263 | source |
| High Country Tools BN-12-DLC | hobby-rigid | 18000 | 135 | 0.00375 | source |
| High Country Tools BN-12-DLC | business | 18000 | 189 | 0.00525 | source |
| High Country Tools BN-12-DLC | industrial | 18000 | 229.5 | 0.00638 | source |
FAQ
What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" ball nose bit in dense hardwood (maple, oak) on a hobby-ultralight CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00169 in per tooth and a feed of 40.5 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" ball nose bit in dense hardwood (maple, oak) on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00263 in per tooth and a feed of 94.5 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" ball nose bit in dense hardwood (maple, oak) on a hobby-rigid CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00375 in per tooth and a feed of 135 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" ball nose bit in dense hardwood (maple, oak) on a business CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00525 in per tooth and a feed of 189 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" ball nose bit in dense hardwood (maple, oak) on a industrial CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00638 in per tooth and a feed of 229.5 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
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