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18-degree V-bit profile illustration18°1/4" 18-degree V-bit: aluminum

Other materials: hardwood · plastic · softwood · solid surface

Same material, other bits: all aluminum settings

Manufacturer / bitMachine classRPMFeed IPMChip load (in)Source
Amana Tool 45783industrial1800050–130 ⚠0.003–0.007source

FAQ

What feeds and speeds for a 1/4" 18-degree V-bit in aluminum 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 (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.