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1/2" ball nose bit: mdf
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Same material, other bits: all mdf settings
| Maker / bit | Machine class | RPM | Feed IPM | Chip load (in) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Country Tools BN-12-DLC | hobby-ultralight | 12000 | 49.5 | 0.00206 | source |
| High Country Tools BN-12-DLC | hobby-light | 17000 | 109.1 | 0.00321 | source |
| High Country Tools BN-12-DLC | hobby-rigid | 17000 | 155.8 | 0.00458 | source |
| High Country Tools BN-12-DLC | business | 17000 | 218.2 | 0.00642 | source |
| Amana Tool 46493 | industrial | 18000 | 320–430 | 0.006–0.008 | source |
| High Country Tools BN-12-DLC | industrial | 17000 | 264.9 | 0.00779 | source |
FAQ
What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" ball nose bit in mdf on a hobby-ultralight CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00206 in per tooth and a feed of 49.5 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" ball nose bit in mdf on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00321 in per tooth and a feed of 109.1 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" ball nose bit in mdf on a hobby-rigid CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00458 in per tooth and a feed of 155.8 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" ball nose bit in mdf on a business CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00642 in per tooth and a feed of 218.2 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" ball nose bit in mdf on a industrial CNC router?
Published maker data (Amana Tool, High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.006–0.008 in per tooth and a feed of 264.9–430 IPM (2 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.
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