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1/8" compression bit: acrylic
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Same material, other bits: all acrylic settings
| Manufacturer / bit | Machine class | RPM | Feed IPM | Chip load (in) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Country Tools MCO-181-DLC | hobby-ultralight | 12000 | 17.2 | 0.00143 | source |
| High Country Tools MCO-18-DLC | hobby-ultralight | 12000 | 24.5 | 0.00102 | source |
| High Country Tools MCO-181-DLC | hobby-light | 12500 | 27.9 | 0.00223 | source |
| High Country Tools MCO-18-DLC | hobby-light | 12500 | 39.6 | 0.00158 | source |
| High Country Tools MCO-181-DLC | hobby-rigid | 12500 | 39.8 | 0.00318 | source |
| High Country Tools MCO-18-DLC | hobby-rigid | 12500 | 56.6 | 0.00226 | source |
| High Country Tools MCO-181-DLC | business | 12500 | 55.7 | 0.00446 | source |
| High Country Tools MCO-18-DLC | business | 12500 | 79.2 | 0.00317 | source |
| High Country Tools MCO-181-DLC | industrial | 12500 | 67.7 | 0.00541 | source |
| High Country Tools MCO-18-DLC | industrial | 12500 | 96.2 | 0.00385 | source |
FAQ
What feeds and speeds for a 1/8" compression bit in acrylic on a hobby-ultralight CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00102–0.00143 in per tooth and a feed of 17.2–24.5 IPM (2 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/8" compression bit in acrylic on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00158–0.00223 in per tooth and a feed of 27.9–39.6 IPM (2 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/8" compression bit in acrylic on a hobby-rigid CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00226–0.00318 in per tooth and a feed of 39.8–56.6 IPM (2 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/8" compression bit in acrylic on a business CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00317–0.00446 in per tooth and a feed of 55.7–79.2 IPM (2 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 1/8" compression bit in acrylic on a industrial CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00385–0.00541 in per tooth and a feed of 67.7–96.2 IPM (2 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.