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3/8" downcut end mill: hdpe / uhmw
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Same material, other bits: all hdpe / uhmw settings
| Manufacturer / bit | Machine class | RPM | Feed IPM | Chip load (in) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Country Tools END-38D2F-DLC | hobby-ultralight | 11500 | 48.6 | 0.00211 | source |
| High Country Tools END-38D4F-DLC | hobby-ultralight | 11500 | 60.4 | 0.00131 | source |
| High Country Tools END-38D2F-DLC | hobby-light | 11500 | 75.6 | 0.00329 | source |
| High Country Tools END-38D4F-DLC | hobby-light | 11500 | 93.9 | 0.00204 | source |
| High Country Tools END-38D2F-DLC | hobby-rigid | 11500 | 108 | 0.0047 | source |
| High Country Tools END-38D4F-DLC | hobby-rigid | 11500 | 134.1 | 0.00292 | source |
| High Country Tools END-38D2F-DLC | business | 11500 | 151.2 | 0.00658 | source |
| High Country Tools END-38D4F-DLC | business | 11500 | 187.8 | 0.00408 | source |
| High Country Tools END-38D2F-DLC | industrial | 11500 | 183.6 | 0.00798 | source |
| High Country Tools END-38D4F-DLC | industrial | 11500 | 228 | 0.00496 | source |
FAQ
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" downcut end mill in hdpe / uhmw on a hobby-ultralight CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00131–0.00211 in per tooth and a feed of 48.6–60.4 IPM (2 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" downcut end mill in hdpe / uhmw on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00204–0.00329 in per tooth and a feed of 75.6–93.9 IPM (2 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" downcut end mill in hdpe / uhmw on a hobby-rigid CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00292–0.0047 in per tooth and a feed of 108–134.1 IPM (2 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" downcut end mill in hdpe / uhmw on a business CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00408–0.00658 in per tooth and a feed of 151.2–187.8 IPM (2 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" downcut end mill in hdpe / uhmw on a industrial CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00496–0.00798 in per tooth and a feed of 183.6–228 IPM (2 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.