ChipLoad

3/8" 30-degree V-bit feeds and speeds

49 sourced settings from High Country Tools. Published chip loads range from 0.00099 to 0.00654 in per tooth. Pick your material:

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FAQ

What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" 30-degree V-bit on a hobby-ultralight CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00099–0.00173 in per tooth and a feed of 35.6–59.7 IPM (9 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.

What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" 30-degree V-bit on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00106–0.00269 in per tooth and a feed of 50.8–112.8 IPM (10 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.

What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" 30-degree V-bit on a hobby-rigid CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00151–0.00385 in per tooth and a feed of 72.6–161.2 IPM (10 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.

What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" 30-degree V-bit on a business CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00212–0.00539 in per tooth and a feed of 101.6–225.7 IPM (10 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.

What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" 30-degree V-bit on a industrial CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00257–0.00654 in per tooth and a feed of 123.3–274 IPM (10 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.