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3/8" 60-degree V-bit: aluminum
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Same material, other bits: all aluminum settings
| Manufacturer / bit | Machine class | RPM | Feed IPM | Chip load (in) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Country Tools VBI-375-60 | hobby-light | 16000 | 50.8 | 0.00106 | source |
| High Country Tools VBI-375-60 | hobby-rigid | 16000 | 72.6 | 0.00151 | source |
| High Country Tools VBI-375-60 | business | 16000 | 101.6 | 0.00212 | source |
| High Country Tools VBI-375-60 | industrial | 16000 | 123.3 | 0.00257 | source |
FAQ
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" 60-degree V-bit in aluminum on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00106 in per tooth and a feed of 50.8 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" 60-degree V-bit in aluminum on a hobby-rigid CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00151 in per tooth and a feed of 72.6 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" 60-degree V-bit in aluminum on a business CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00212 in per tooth and a feed of 101.6 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" 60-degree V-bit in aluminum on a industrial CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00257 in per tooth and a feed of 123.3 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.