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1/2" upcut end mill: 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 END-12U-DLC | hobby-ultralight | 12000 | 52.5 | 0.00109 | source |
| High Country Tools END-12U-DLC | hobby-light | 18000 | 122.5 | 0.0017 | source |
| High Country Tools END-12U-DLC | hobby-rigid | 18000 | 175 | 0.00243 | source |
| High Country Tools END-12U-DLC | business | 18000 | 245 | 0.0034 | source |
| High Country Tools END-12U-DLC | industrial | 18000 | 297.6 | 0.00413 | source |
FAQ
What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" upcut end mill in hardwood on a hobby-ultralight CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00109 in per tooth and a feed of 52.5 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" upcut end mill in hardwood on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.0017 in per tooth and a feed of 122.5 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" upcut end mill in hardwood on a hobby-rigid CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00243 in per tooth and a feed of 175 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" upcut end mill in hardwood on a business CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.0034 in per tooth and a feed of 245 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" upcut end mill in hardwood on a industrial CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00413 in per tooth and a feed of 297.6 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
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