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1/2" upcut end mill: hdpe / uhmw
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Same material, other bits: all hdpe / uhmw settings
| Maker / bit | Machine class | RPM | Feed IPM | Chip load (in) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Country Tools END-12U-DLC | hobby-ultralight | 11500 | 70.5 | 0.00153 | source |
| High Country Tools END-12U-DLC | hobby-light | 11500 | 109.6 | 0.00238 | source |
| High Country Tools END-12U-DLC | hobby-rigid | 11500 | 156.6 | 0.0034 | source |
| High Country Tools END-12U-DLC | business | 11500 | 219.2 | 0.00476 | source |
| High Country Tools END-12U-DLC | industrial | 11500 | 266.1 | 0.00579 | source |
FAQ
What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" upcut end mill in hdpe / uhmw on a hobby-ultralight CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00153 in per tooth and a feed of 70.5 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" upcut end mill in hdpe / uhmw on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00238 in per tooth and a feed of 109.6 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" upcut end mill in hdpe / uhmw on a hobby-rigid CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.0034 in per tooth and a feed of 156.6 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" upcut end mill in hdpe / uhmw on a business CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00476 in per tooth and a feed of 219.2 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" upcut end mill in hdpe / uhmw on a industrial CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00579 in per tooth and a feed of 266.1 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
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