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1/8" ball nose bit: aluminum
Other materials: acrylic · hardwood · mdf · plastic · softwood
Same material, other bits: all aluminum settings
| Manufacturer / bit | Machine class | RPM | Feed IPM | Chip load (in) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sienci Labs | hobby-light | 27000 | 27.2 | 0.0005 | source |
| Sienci Labs | hobby-light | 17000 | 42.5 | 0.00125 | source |
FAQ
What feeds and speeds for a 1/8" ball nose bit in aluminum on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (Sienci Labs) gives a chip load of 0.0005–0.00125 in per tooth and a feed of 27.2–42.5 IPM (2 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.