ChipLoad

1/2" downcut end mill feeds and speeds

147 sourced settings from High Country Tools. Published chip loads range from 0.00142 to 0.00938 in per tooth. Pick your material:

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FAQ

What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" downcut end mill on a hobby-ultralight CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00142–0.00248 in per tooth and a feed of 34.1–57.1 IPM (27 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.

What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" downcut end mill on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00152–0.00386 in per tooth and a feed of 48.6–107.9 IPM (30 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.

What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" downcut end mill on a hobby-rigid CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00217–0.00552 in per tooth and a feed of 69.4–154.2 IPM (30 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.

What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" downcut end mill on a business CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00304–0.00773 in per tooth and a feed of 97.1–215.8 IPM (30 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.

What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" downcut end mill on a industrial CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00369–0.00938 in per tooth and a feed of 118–262.1 IPM (30 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.

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