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1/8" flat end mill: hardwood
Other materials: abs · acrylic · aluminum · cast acrylic · extruded acrylic · high pressure laminate · laminated particle board · mdf · plastic · polycarbonate (lexan) · softwood · solid surface · wood / mdf
Same material, other bits: all hardwood settings
| Manufacturer / bit | Machine class | RPM | Feed IPM | Chip load (in) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sienci Labs | hobby-light | 17000 | 85 | 0.0025 | source |
| Sienci Labs | hobby-light | 22000 | 55.1 | 0.00251 | source |
| Freud Solid | any | – | – | 0.002–0.005 | source |
FAQ
What feeds and speeds for a 1/8" flat end mill in hardwood on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (Sienci Labs) gives a chip load of 0.0025–0.00251 in per tooth and a feed of 55.1–85 IPM (2 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.