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1/4" flat end mill: plastic
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Same material, other bits: all plastic settings
| Maker / bit | Machine class | RPM | Feed IPM | Chip load (in) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sienci Labs | hobby-light | 12000 | 72 | 0.006 | source |
| Sienci Labs | hobby-light | 10000 | 103.9 | 0.0052 | source |
| Freud Solid | any | – | – | 0.006–0.009 | source |
FAQ
What feeds and speeds for a 1/4" flat end mill in plastic on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published maker data (Sienci Labs) gives a chip load of 0.0052–0.006 in per tooth and a feed of 72–103.9 IPM (2 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.
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