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3/8" keyhole / slot bit: acrylic
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Same material, other bits: all acrylic settings
| Manufacturer / bit | Machine class | RPM | Feed IPM | Chip load (in) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Country Tools KEY-38 | hobby-ultralight | 12000 | 12.1 | 0.00101 | source |
| High Country Tools KEY-38 | hobby-light | 12500 | 19.7 | 0.00158 | source |
| High Country Tools KEY-38 | hobby-rigid | 12500 | 28.1 | 0.00225 | source |
| High Country Tools KEY-38 | business | 12500 | 39.4 | 0.00315 | source |
| High Country Tools KEY-38 | industrial | 12500 | 47.8 | 0.00382 | source |
FAQ
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" keyhole / slot bit in acrylic on a hobby-ultralight CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00101 in per tooth and a feed of 12.1 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" keyhole / slot bit in acrylic on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00158 in per tooth and a feed of 19.7 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" keyhole / slot bit in acrylic on a hobby-rigid CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00225 in per tooth and a feed of 28.1 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" keyhole / slot bit in acrylic on a business CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00315 in per tooth and a feed of 39.4 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" keyhole / slot bit in acrylic on a industrial CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00382 in per tooth and a feed of 47.8 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.