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3/16" downcut end mill: acrylic
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Same material, other bits: all acrylic settings
| Manufacturer / bit | Machine class | RPM | Feed IPM | Chip load (in) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Country Tools END-316D-DLC | hobby-ultralight | 12000 | 30.7 | 0.00128 | source |
| High Country Tools END-316D-DLC | hobby-light | 12500 | 49.7 | 0.00199 | source |
| High Country Tools END-316D-DLC | hobby-rigid | 12500 | 71.1 | 0.00284 | source |
| High Country Tools END-316D-DLC | business | 12500 | 99.5 | 0.00398 | source |
| High Country Tools END-316D-DLC | industrial | 12500 | 120.8 | 0.00483 | source |
FAQ
What feeds and speeds for a 3/16" downcut end mill in acrylic on a hobby-ultralight CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00128 in per tooth and a feed of 30.7 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/16" downcut end mill in acrylic on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00199 in per tooth and a feed of 49.7 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/16" downcut end mill in acrylic on a hobby-rigid CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00284 in per tooth and a feed of 71.1 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/16" downcut end mill in acrylic on a business CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00398 in per tooth and a feed of 99.5 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/16" downcut end mill in acrylic on a industrial CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00483 in per tooth and a feed of 120.8 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.