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1/2" roughing end mill: hdpe / uhmw
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Same material, other bits: all hdpe / uhmw settings
| Manufacturer / bit | Machine class | RPM | Feed IPM | Chip load (in) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Country Tools RIPPER-12-DLC | hobby-ultralight | 11500 | 40.2 | 0.00117 | source |
| High Country Tools RIPPER-12-DLC | hobby-light | 11500 | 62.5 | 0.00181 | source |
| High Country Tools RIPPER-12-DLC | hobby-rigid | 11500 | 89.4 | 0.00259 | source |
| High Country Tools RIPPER-12-DLC | business | 11500 | 125.1 | 0.00363 | source |
| High Country Tools RIPPER-12-DLC | industrial | 11500 | 151.9 | 0.0044 | source |
FAQ
What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" roughing end mill in hdpe / uhmw on a hobby-ultralight CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00117 in per tooth and a feed of 40.2 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" roughing end mill in hdpe / uhmw on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00181 in per tooth and a feed of 62.5 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" roughing end mill in hdpe / uhmw on a hobby-rigid CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00259 in per tooth and a feed of 89.4 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" roughing end mill in hdpe / uhmw on a business CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00363 in per tooth and a feed of 125.1 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" roughing end mill in hdpe / uhmw on a industrial CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.0044 in per tooth and a feed of 151.9 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.