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1/2" upcut end mill: melamine
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Same material, other bits: all melamine settings
| Maker / bit | Machine class | RPM | Feed IPM | Chip load (in) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Country Tools END-12U-DLC | hobby-ultralight | 12000 | 44.6 | 0.00093 | source |
| High Country Tools END-12U-DLC | hobby-light | 18000 | 104.1 | 0.00145 | source |
| High Country Tools END-12U-DLC | hobby-rigid | 18000 | 148.8 | 0.00207 | source |
| High Country Tools END-12U-DLC | business | 18000 | 208.3 | 0.00289 | source |
| High Country Tools END-12U-DLC | industrial | 18000 | 252.9 | 0.00351 | source |
FAQ
What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" upcut end mill in melamine on a hobby-ultralight CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00093 in per tooth and a feed of 44.6 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" upcut end mill in melamine on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00145 in per tooth and a feed of 104.1 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" upcut end mill in melamine on a hobby-rigid CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00207 in per tooth and a feed of 148.8 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" upcut end mill in melamine on a business CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00289 in per tooth and a feed of 208.3 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/2" upcut end mill in melamine on a industrial CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00351 in per tooth and a feed of 252.9 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
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