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1/4" flat end mill: acrylic
Other materials: abs · aluminum · cast acrylic · extruded acrylic · hardwood · high pressure laminate · laminated particle board · mdf · phenolic / paperstone · plastic · polycarbonate (lexan) · softwood · solid surface · wood / mdf
Same material, other bits: all acrylic settings
| Manufacturer / bit | Machine class | RPM | Feed IPM | Chip load (in) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amana Tool 46577-K | industrial | 18000 | 180–250 | 0.005–0.007 | source |
| Amana Tool 46577 | industrial | 18000 | 180–250 | 0.005–0.007 | source |
| Freud Solid | any | – | – | 0.005–0.008 | source |
| Vortex Solid | any | 18000 | – | 0.008–0.01 | source |
FAQ
What feeds and speeds for a 1/4" flat end mill in acrylic on a industrial CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (Amana Tool) gives a chip load of 0.005–0.007 in per tooth and a feed of 180–250 IPM (2 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.