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3/8" keyhole / slot bit: melamine
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Same material, other bits: all melamine settings
| Manufacturer / bit | Machine class | RPM | Feed IPM | Chip load (in) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Country Tools KEY-38 | hobby-ultralight | 12000 | 8.3 | 0.00069 | source |
| High Country Tools KEY-38 | hobby-light | 18000 | 19.3 | 0.00107 | source |
| High Country Tools KEY-38 | hobby-rigid | 18000 | 27.5 | 0.00153 | source |
| High Country Tools KEY-38 | business | 18000 | 38.6 | 0.00214 | source |
| High Country Tools KEY-38 | industrial | 18000 | 46.8 | 0.0026 | source |
FAQ
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" keyhole / slot bit in melamine on a hobby-ultralight CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00069 in per tooth and a feed of 8.3 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" keyhole / slot bit in melamine on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00107 in per tooth and a feed of 19.3 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" keyhole / slot bit in melamine on a hobby-rigid CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00153 in per tooth and a feed of 27.5 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" keyhole / slot bit in melamine on a business CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00214 in per tooth and a feed of 38.6 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" keyhole / slot bit in melamine on a industrial CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.0026 in per tooth and a feed of 46.8 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.