ChipLoad

1/8" O-flute bit feeds and speeds

101 sourced settings from High Country Tools, SpeTool. Published chip loads range from 0.00147 to 0.0097 in per tooth. Pick your material:

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FAQ

What feeds and speeds for a 1/8" O-flute bit on a hobby-ultralight CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00147–0.00257 in per tooth and a feed of 17.6–29.5 IPM (18 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.

What feeds and speeds for a 1/8" O-flute bit on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00157–0.00399 in per tooth and a feed of 25.1–55.8 IPM (20 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.

What feeds and speeds for a 1/8" O-flute bit on a hobby-rigid CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00224–0.00571 in per tooth and a feed of 35.9–79.7 IPM (20 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.

What feeds and speeds for a 1/8" O-flute bit on a business CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00314–0.00799 in per tooth and a feed of 50.2–111.6 IPM (20 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.

What feeds and speeds for a 1/8" O-flute bit on a industrial CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00381–0.0097 in per tooth and a feed of 61–135.5 IPM (20 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.