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flat end mill profile illustration1/8" flat end mill: mdf

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Same material, other bits: all mdf settings

Manufacturer / bitMachine classRPMFeed IPMChip load (in)Source
Amana Tool 46254industrial18000110–1800.003–0.005source
Freud Solidany––0.004–0.007source
Vortex Solidany18000–0.004–0.007source

FAQ

What feeds and speeds for a 1/8" flat end mill in mdf on a industrial CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (Amana Tool) gives a chip load of 0.003–0.005 in per tooth and a feed of 110–180 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.