ChipLoad

3/16" compression bit feeds and speeds

49 sourced settings from Amana Tool, High Country Tools. Published chip loads range from 0.00082 to 0.00541 in per tooth. Pick your material:

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FAQ

What feeds and speeds for a 3/16" compression bit on a hobby-ultralight CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00082–0.00143 in per tooth and a feed of 19.6–33 IPM (9 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.

What feeds and speeds for a 3/16" compression bit on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00127–0.00223 in per tooth and a feed of 36.9–62.2 IPM (9 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.

What feeds and speeds for a 3/16" compression bit on a hobby-rigid CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00182–0.00318 in per tooth and a feed of 52.8–88.9 IPM (9 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.

What feeds and speeds for a 3/16" compression bit on a business CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00255–0.00446 in per tooth and a feed of 73.9–124.5 IPM (9 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.

What feeds and speeds for a 3/16" compression bit on a industrial CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (Amana Tool, High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.0022–0.00541 in per tooth and a feed of 80–160 IPM (13 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.