ChipLoad

1" roundover bit feeds and speeds

45 sourced settings from High Country Tools. Published chip loads range from 0.00209 to 0.01384 in per tooth. Pick your material:

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FAQ

What feeds and speeds for a 1" roundover bit on a hobby-ultralight CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00209–0.00366 in per tooth and a feed of 50.3–76.9 IPM (9 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.

What feeds and speeds for a 1" roundover bit on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00326–0.0057 in per tooth and a feed of 84.7–140.5 IPM (9 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.

What feeds and speeds for a 1" roundover bit on a hobby-rigid CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00465–0.00814 in per tooth and a feed of 121–200.7 IPM (9 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.

What feeds and speeds for a 1" roundover bit on a business CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00651–0.0114 in per tooth and a feed of 169.4–280.9 IPM (9 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.

What feeds and speeds for a 1" roundover bit on a industrial CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00791–0.01384 in per tooth and a feed of 205.7–341.1 IPM (9 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.