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1/2" compression bit: hardwood
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Same material, other bits: all hardwood settings
| Maker / bit | Machine class | RPM | Feed IPM | Chip load (in) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Country Tools COM-12-DLC | hobby-ultralight | 12000 | 42.6 | 0.00177 | source |
| High Country Tools COM-12L-DLC | hobby-ultralight | 12000 | 42.6 | 0.00177 | source |
| High Country Tools COM-12-DLC | hobby-light | 18000 | 99.4 | 0.00276 | source |
| High Country Tools COM-12L-DLC | hobby-light | 18000 | 99.4 | 0.00276 | source |
| High Country Tools COM-12-DLC | hobby-rigid | 18000 | 141.9 | 0.00394 | source |
| High Country Tools COM-12L-DLC | hobby-rigid | 18000 | 141.9 | 0.00394 | source |
| High Country Tools COM-12-DLC | business | 18000 | 198.7 | 0.00552 | source |
| High Country Tools COM-12L-DLC | business | 18000 | 198.7 | 0.00552 | source |
| High Country Tools COM-12-DLC | industrial | 18000 | 241.3 | 0.0067 | source |
| High Country Tools COM-12L-DLC | industrial | 18000 | 241.3 | 0.0067 | source |
FAQ
What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" compression bit in hardwood on a hobby-ultralight CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00177 in per tooth and a feed of 42.6 IPM (2 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" compression bit in hardwood on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00276 in per tooth and a feed of 99.4 IPM (2 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" compression bit in hardwood on a hobby-rigid CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00394 in per tooth and a feed of 141.9 IPM (2 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" compression bit in hardwood on a business CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00552 in per tooth and a feed of 198.7 IPM (2 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" compression bit in hardwood on a industrial CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.0067 in per tooth and a feed of 241.3 IPM (2 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.
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