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1/4" 60-degree V-bit: 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 VBI-60-DLC-3 | hobby-ultralight | 11500 | 47.6 | 0.00138 | source |
| High Country Tools VBI-60-DLC-4 | hobby-ultralight | 11500 | 55.1 | 0.0012 | source |
| High Country Tools VBI-60-DLC-3 | hobby-light | 11500 | 74 | 0.00215 | source |
| High Country Tools VBI-60-DLC-4 | hobby-light | 11500 | 85.7 | 0.00186 | source |
| High Country Tools VBI-60-DLC-3 | hobby-rigid | 11500 | 105.7 | 0.00306 | source |
| High Country Tools VBI-60-DLC-4 | hobby-rigid | 11500 | 122.4 | 0.00266 | source |
| High Country Tools VBI-60-DLC-3 | business | 11500 | 148 | 0.00429 | source |
| High Country Tools VBI-60-DLC-4 | business | 11500 | 171.3 | 0.00372 | source |
| High Country Tools VBI-60-DLC-3 | industrial | 11500 | 179.7 | 0.00521 | source |
| High Country Tools VBI-60-DLC-4 | industrial | 11500 | 208 | 0.00452 | source |
FAQ
What feeds and speeds for a 1/4" 60-degree V-bit in hdpe / uhmw on a hobby-ultralight CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.0012–0.00138 in per tooth and a feed of 47.6–55.1 IPM (2 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/4" 60-degree V-bit in hdpe / uhmw on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00186–0.00215 in per tooth and a feed of 74–85.7 IPM (2 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/4" 60-degree V-bit in hdpe / uhmw on a hobby-rigid CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00266–0.00306 in per tooth and a feed of 105.7–122.4 IPM (2 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/4" 60-degree V-bit in hdpe / uhmw on a business CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00372–0.00429 in per tooth and a feed of 148–171.3 IPM (2 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/4" 60-degree V-bit in hdpe / uhmw on a industrial CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00452–0.00521 in per tooth and a feed of 179.7–208 IPM (2 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.
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