ChipLoad

3/4" roundover bit feeds and speeds

45 sourced settings from High Country Tools. Published chip loads range from 0.00178 to 0.01178 in per tooth. Pick your material:

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FAQ

What feeds and speeds for a 3/4" roundover bit on a hobby-ultralight CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00178–0.00312 in per tooth and a feed of 42.8–71.7 IPM (9 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.

What feeds and speeds for a 3/4" roundover bit on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00277–0.00485 in per tooth and a feed of 80.4–135.5 IPM (9 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.

What feeds and speeds for a 3/4" roundover bit on a hobby-rigid CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00396–0.00693 in per tooth and a feed of 114.8–193.5 IPM (9 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.

What feeds and speeds for a 3/4" roundover bit on a business CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00554–0.0097 in per tooth and a feed of 160.8–270.9 IPM (9 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.

What feeds and speeds for a 3/4" roundover bit on a industrial CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00673–0.01178 in per tooth and a feed of 195.2–329 IPM (9 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.