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ball nose bit profile illustration3/8" ball nose bit: acrylic

Other materials: aluminum · mdf

Same material, other bits: all acrylic settings

Manufacturer / bitMachine classRPMFeed IPMChip load (in)Source
Amana Tool 46491industrial18000160–2700.003–0.005source

FAQ

What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" ball nose bit in acrylic on a industrial CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (Amana Tool) gives a chip load of 0.003–0.005 in per tooth and a feed of 160–270 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.