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3/16" downcut end mill: melamine
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Same material, other bits: all melamine settings
| Manufacturer / bit | Machine class | RPM | Feed IPM | Chip load (in) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Country Tools END-316D-DLC | hobby-ultralight | 12000 | 20.9 | 0.00087 | source |
| High Country Tools END-316D-DLC | hobby-light | 18000 | 48.7 | 0.00135 | source |
| High Country Tools END-316D-DLC | hobby-rigid | 18000 | 69.6 | 0.00193 | source |
| High Country Tools END-316D-DLC | business | 18000 | 97.4 | 0.00271 | source |
| High Country Tools END-316D-DLC | industrial | 18000 | 118.3 | 0.00329 | source |
FAQ
What feeds and speeds for a 3/16" downcut end mill in melamine on a hobby-ultralight CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00087 in per tooth and a feed of 20.9 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/16" downcut end mill in melamine on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00135 in per tooth and a feed of 48.7 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/16" downcut end mill in melamine on a hobby-rigid CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00193 in per tooth and a feed of 69.6 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/16" downcut end mill in melamine on a business CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00271 in per tooth and a feed of 97.4 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/16" downcut end mill in melamine on a industrial CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00329 in per tooth and a feed of 118.3 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.