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1/2" ball nose bit: hardwood
Other materials: acrylic · aluminum · baltic birch plywood · dense hardwood (maple, oak) · epoxy resin · hdpe / uhmw · mdf · melamine · softwood
Same material, other bits: all hardwood settings
| Maker / bit | Machine class | RPM | Feed IPM | Chip load (in) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Country Tools BN-12-DLC | hobby-ultralight | 12000 | 45 | 0.00188 | source |
| High Country Tools BN-12-DLC | hobby-light | 18000 | 105 | 0.00292 | source |
| Sienci Labs | hobby-light | 17000 | 40.9 | 0.0012 | source |
| High Country Tools BN-12-DLC | hobby-rigid | 18000 | 150 | 0.00417 | source |
| High Country Tools BN-12-DLC | business | 18000 | 210 | 0.00583 | source |
| High Country Tools BN-12-DLC | industrial | 18000 | 255 | 0.00708 | source |
FAQ
What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" ball nose bit in hardwood on a hobby-ultralight CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00188 in per tooth and a feed of 45 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" ball nose bit in hardwood on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools, Sienci Labs) gives a chip load of 0.0012–0.00292 in per tooth and a feed of 40.9–105 IPM (2 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" ball nose bit in hardwood on a hobby-rigid CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00417 in per tooth and a feed of 150 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" ball nose bit in hardwood on a business CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00583 in per tooth and a feed of 210 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" ball nose bit in hardwood on a industrial CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00708 in per tooth and a feed of 255 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
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