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1/4" downcut end mill: 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 END-DC2-DLC | hobby-ultralight | 11500 | 42.3 | 0.00184 | source |
| High Country Tools END-DC4-DLC | hobby-ultralight | 11500 | 60.4 | 0.00131 | source |
| High Country Tools END-DC2-DLC | hobby-light | 11500 | 65.7 | 0.00286 | source |
| High Country Tools END-DC4-DLC | hobby-light | 11500 | 93.9 | 0.00204 | source |
| High Country Tools END-DC2-DLC | hobby-rigid | 11500 | 93.9 | 0.00408 | source |
| High Country Tools END-DC4-DLC | hobby-rigid | 11500 | 134.1 | 0.00292 | source |
| High Country Tools END-DC2-DLC | business | 11500 | 131.5 | 0.00572 | source |
| High Country Tools END-DC4-DLC | business | 11500 | 187.8 | 0.00408 | source |
| High Country Tools END-DC2-DLC | industrial | 11500 | 159.7 | 0.00694 | source |
| High Country Tools END-DC4-DLC | industrial | 11500 | 228 | 0.00496 | source |
FAQ
What feeds and speeds for a 1/4" downcut end mill in hdpe / uhmw on a hobby-ultralight CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00131–0.00184 in per tooth and a feed of 42.3–60.4 IPM (2 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/4" downcut end mill in hdpe / uhmw on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00204–0.00286 in per tooth and a feed of 65.7–93.9 IPM (2 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/4" downcut end mill in hdpe / uhmw on a hobby-rigid CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00292–0.00408 in per tooth and a feed of 93.9–134.1 IPM (2 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/4" downcut end mill in hdpe / uhmw on a business CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00408–0.00572 in per tooth and a feed of 131.5–187.8 IPM (2 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/4" downcut end mill in hdpe / uhmw on a industrial CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00496–0.00694 in per tooth and a feed of 159.7–228 IPM (2 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.
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