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1/2" ball nose bit: melamine
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Same material, other bits: all melamine settings
| Maker / bit | Machine class | RPM | Feed IPM | Chip load (in) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Country Tools BN-12-DLC | hobby-ultralight | 12000 | 38.3 | 0.00159 | source |
| High Country Tools BN-12-DLC | hobby-light | 18000 | 89.3 | 0.00248 | source |
| High Country Tools BN-12-DLC | hobby-rigid | 18000 | 127.5 | 0.00354 | source |
| High Country Tools BN-12-DLC | business | 18000 | 178.5 | 0.00496 | source |
| High Country Tools BN-12-DLC | industrial | 18000 | 216.8 | 0.00602 | source |
FAQ
What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" ball nose bit in melamine on a hobby-ultralight CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00159 in per tooth and a feed of 38.3 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" ball nose bit in melamine on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00248 in per tooth and a feed of 89.3 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" ball nose bit in melamine on a hobby-rigid CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00354 in per tooth and a feed of 127.5 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" ball nose bit in melamine on a business CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00496 in per tooth and a feed of 178.5 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" ball nose bit in melamine on a industrial CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00602 in per tooth and a feed of 216.8 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
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