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1/4" compression bit: dense hardwood (maple, oak)
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Same material, other bits: all dense hardwood (maple, oak) settings
| Maker / bit | Machine class | RPM | Feed IPM | Chip load (in) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Country Tools MCO-25-DLC | hobby-ultralight | 12000 | 26 | 0.00108 | source |
| High Country Tools MCO-25-DLC | hobby-light | 18000 | 60.6 | 0.00168 | source |
| High Country Tools MCO-25-DLC | hobby-rigid | 18000 | 86.6 | 0.00241 | source |
| High Country Tools MCO-25-DLC | business | 18000 | 121.2 | 0.00337 | source |
| High Country Tools MCO-25-DLC | industrial | 18000 | 147.2 | 0.00409 | source |
FAQ
What feeds and speeds for a 1/4" compression bit in dense hardwood (maple, oak) on a hobby-ultralight CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00108 in per tooth and a feed of 26 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/4" compression bit in dense hardwood (maple, oak) on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00168 in per tooth and a feed of 60.6 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/4" compression bit in dense hardwood (maple, oak) on a hobby-rigid CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00241 in per tooth and a feed of 86.6 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/4" compression bit in dense hardwood (maple, oak) on a business CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00337 in per tooth and a feed of 121.2 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/4" compression bit in dense hardwood (maple, oak) on a industrial CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00409 in per tooth and a feed of 147.2 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
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