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1/2" upcut end mill: dense hardwood (maple, oak)
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Same material, other bits: all dense hardwood (maple, oak) settings
| Maker / bit | Machine class | RPM | Feed IPM | Chip load (in) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Country Tools END-12U-DLC | hobby-ultralight | 12000 | 47.3 | 0.00098 | source |
| High Country Tools END-12U-DLC | hobby-light | 18000 | 110.3 | 0.00153 | source |
| High Country Tools END-12U-DLC | hobby-rigid | 18000 | 157.5 | 0.00219 | source |
| High Country Tools END-12U-DLC | business | 18000 | 220.5 | 0.00306 | source |
| High Country Tools END-12U-DLC | industrial | 18000 | 267.8 | 0.00372 | source |
FAQ
What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" upcut end mill in dense hardwood (maple, oak) on a hobby-ultralight CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00098 in per tooth and a feed of 47.3 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" upcut end mill in dense hardwood (maple, oak) on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00153 in per tooth and a feed of 110.3 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" upcut end mill in dense hardwood (maple, oak) on a hobby-rigid CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00219 in per tooth and a feed of 157.5 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" upcut end mill in dense hardwood (maple, oak) on a business CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00306 in per tooth and a feed of 220.5 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" upcut end mill in dense hardwood (maple, oak) on a industrial CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00372 in per tooth and a feed of 267.8 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
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