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ball nose bit profile illustration1/8" ball nose bit: mdf

Other materials: acrylic · aluminum · hardwood · plastic · softwood

Same material, other bits: all mdf settings

Manufacturer / bitMachine classRPMFeed IPMChip load (in)Source
Amana Tool 46284-Kindustrial1800080–100 ⚠0.0015–0.0025source
Amana Tool 46292-Kindustrial1800035–450.0005–0.00065source

FAQ

What feeds and speeds for a 1/8" ball nose bit in mdf on a industrial CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (Amana Tool) gives a chip load of 0.0005–0.0025 in per tooth and a feed of 35–100 IPM (2 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.