ChipLoad

Bits › 1" ball nose bit › hardwood

ball nose bit profile illustration1" ball nose bit: hardwood

Other materials: softwood

Same material, other bits: all hardwood settings

Manufacturer / bitMachine classRPMFeed IPMChip load (in)Source
Sienci Labs hobby-light1700051.20.00151source

FAQ

What feeds and speeds for a 1" ball nose bit in hardwood on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (Sienci Labs) gives a chip load of 0.00151 in per tooth and a feed of 51.2 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.