ChipLoad

1/4" O-flute bit feeds and speeds

98 sourced settings from High Country Tools. Published chip loads range from 0.00216 to 0.01431 in per tooth. Pick your material:

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FAQ

What feeds and speeds for a 1/4" O-flute bit on a hobby-ultralight CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00216–0.00379 in per tooth and a feed of 26–43.6 IPM (18 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.

What feeds and speeds for a 1/4" O-flute bit on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00232–0.00589 in per tooth and a feed of 37–82.3 IPM (20 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.

What feeds and speeds for a 1/4" O-flute bit on a hobby-rigid CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00331–0.00842 in per tooth and a feed of 52.9–117.6 IPM (20 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.

What feeds and speeds for a 1/4" O-flute bit on a business CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00463–0.01179 in per tooth and a feed of 74.1–164.6 IPM (20 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.

What feeds and speeds for a 1/4" O-flute bit on a industrial CNC router?
Published maker data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00562–0.01431 in per tooth and a feed of 90–199.9 IPM (20 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.

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