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3/8" downcut end mill: 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 END-38D2F-DLC | hobby-light | 16000 | 41.3 | 0.00129 | source |
| High Country Tools END-38D2F-DLC | hobby-rigid | 16000 | 59 | 0.00185 | source |
| High Country Tools END-38D2F-DLC | business | 16000 | 82.7 | 0.00258 | source |
| High Country Tools END-38D2F-DLC | industrial | 16000 | 100.4 | 0.00314 | source |
FAQ
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" downcut end mill in aluminum on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00129 in per tooth and a feed of 41.3 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" downcut end mill in aluminum on a hobby-rigid CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00185 in per tooth and a feed of 59 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" downcut end mill in aluminum on a business CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00258 in per tooth and a feed of 82.7 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" downcut end mill in aluminum on a industrial CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00314 in per tooth and a feed of 100.4 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.