ChipLoad

Bits › 1/4" 18-degree V-bit

18-degree V-bit profile illustration18°1/4" 18-degree V-bit feeds and speeds

6 sourced settings from Amana Tool. Published chip loads range from 0.003 to 0.007 in per tooth. Pick your material:

aluminum (1) · hardwood (1) · plastic (2) · softwood (1) · solid surface (1)

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Manufacturer / bitMaterialMachine classRPMFeed IPMChip load (in)Source
Amana Tool 45783Aluminumindustrial1800050–130 ⚠0.003–0.007source
Amana Tool 45783Hardwoodindustrial1800050–130 ⚠0.003–0.007source
Amana Tool 45783Soft plasticindustrial1800050–130 ⚠0.003–0.007source
Amana Tool 45783Hard plasticindustrial1800050–130 ⚠0.003–0.007source
Amana Tool 45783Softwoodindustrial1800050–130 ⚠0.003–0.007source
Amana Tool 45783Solid surfaceindustrial1800050–130 ⚠0.003–0.007source

FAQ

What feeds and speeds for a 1/4" 18-degree V-bit on a industrial CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (Amana Tool) gives a chip load of 0.003–0.007 in per tooth and a feed of 50–130 IPM (6 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.