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3/8" keyhole / slot bit: dense hardwood (maple, oak)
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Same material, other bits: all dense hardwood (maple, oak) settings
| Manufacturer / bit | Machine class | RPM | Feed IPM | Chip load (in) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Country Tools KEY-38 | hobby-ultralight | 12000 | 8.7 | 0.00073 | source |
| High Country Tools KEY-38 | hobby-light | 18000 | 20.4 | 0.00113 | source |
| High Country Tools KEY-38 | hobby-rigid | 18000 | 29.2 | 0.00162 | source |
| High Country Tools KEY-38 | business | 18000 | 40.8 | 0.00227 | source |
| High Country Tools KEY-38 | industrial | 18000 | 49.6 | 0.00275 | source |
FAQ
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" keyhole / slot bit in dense hardwood (maple, oak) on a hobby-ultralight CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00073 in per tooth and a feed of 8.7 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" keyhole / slot bit in dense hardwood (maple, oak) on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00113 in per tooth and a feed of 20.4 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" keyhole / slot bit in dense hardwood (maple, oak) on a hobby-rigid CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00162 in per tooth and a feed of 29.2 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" keyhole / slot bit in dense hardwood (maple, oak) on a business CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00227 in per tooth and a feed of 40.8 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" keyhole / slot bit in dense hardwood (maple, oak) on a industrial CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00275 in per tooth and a feed of 49.6 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.