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1/2" upcut end mill: mdf
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Same material, other bits: all mdf settings
| Manufacturer / bit | Machine class | RPM | Feed IPM | Chip load (in) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Country Tools END-12U-DLC | hobby-ultralight | 12000 | 57.8 | 0.0012 | source |
| High Country Tools END-12U-DLC | hobby-light | 17000 | 127.3 | 0.00187 | source |
| High Country Tools END-12U-DLC | hobby-rigid | 17000 | 181.8 | 0.00267 | source |
| High Country Tools END-12U-DLC | business | 17000 | 254.6 | 0.00374 | source |
| High Country Tools END-12U-DLC | industrial | 17000 | 309.1 | 0.00455 | source |
| SpeTool Carbide | any | 15000 | 450 | 0.015 | source |
FAQ
What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" upcut end mill in mdf on a hobby-ultralight CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.0012 in per tooth and a feed of 57.8 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" upcut end mill in mdf on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00187 in per tooth and a feed of 127.3 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" upcut end mill in mdf on a hobby-rigid CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00267 in per tooth and a feed of 181.8 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" upcut end mill in mdf on a business CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00374 in per tooth and a feed of 254.6 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" upcut end mill in mdf on a industrial CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00455 in per tooth and a feed of 309.1 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.