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1/4" flat end mill: aluminum
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Same material, other bits: all aluminum settings
| Maker / bit | Machine class | RPM | Feed IPM | Chip load (in) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sienci Labs | hobby-light | 17000 | 42.5 | 0.0025 | source |
| Sienci Labs | hobby-light | 12000 | 59.8 | 0.00249 | source |
| Amana Tool 46577 | industrial | 18000 | 180–250 | 0.005–0.007 | source |
| Freud Solid | any | – | – | 0.005–0.007 | source |
| Vortex Solid | any | 18000 | – | 0.005–0.007 | source |
FAQ
What feeds and speeds for a 1/4" flat end mill in aluminum on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published maker data (Sienci Labs) gives a chip load of 0.00249–0.0025 in per tooth and a feed of 42.5–59.8 IPM (2 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/4" flat end mill in aluminum on a industrial CNC router?
Published maker data (Amana Tool) gives a chip load of 0.005–0.007 in per tooth and a feed of 180–250 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
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