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3/8" keyhole / slot bit: 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 KEY-38 | hobby-ultralight | 11500 | 13 | 0.00113 | source |
| High Country Tools KEY-38 | hobby-light | 11500 | 20.3 | 0.00176 | source |
| High Country Tools KEY-38 | hobby-rigid | 11500 | 29 | 0.00252 | source |
| High Country Tools KEY-38 | business | 11500 | 40.6 | 0.00353 | source |
| High Country Tools KEY-38 | industrial | 11500 | 49.3 | 0.00428 | source |
FAQ
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" keyhole / slot bit in hdpe / uhmw on a hobby-ultralight CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00113 in per tooth and a feed of 13 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" keyhole / slot bit in hdpe / uhmw on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00176 in per tooth and a feed of 20.3 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" keyhole / slot bit in hdpe / uhmw on a hobby-rigid CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00252 in per tooth and a feed of 29 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" keyhole / slot bit in hdpe / uhmw on a business CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00353 in per tooth and a feed of 40.6 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" keyhole / slot bit in hdpe / uhmw on a industrial CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00428 in per tooth and a feed of 49.3 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.