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3/8" keyhole / slot bit: softwood
Other materials: acrylic · baltic birch plywood · dense hardwood (maple, oak) · epoxy resin · hardwood · hdpe / uhmw · mdf · melamine
Same material, other bits: all softwood settings
| Manufacturer / bit | Machine class | RPM | Feed IPM | Chip load (in) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Country Tools KEY-38 | hobby-ultralight | 12000 | 11.2 | 0.00093 | source |
| High Country Tools KEY-38 | hobby-light | 17000 | 24.6 | 0.00145 | source |
| High Country Tools KEY-38 | hobby-rigid | 17000 | 35.2 | 0.00207 | source |
| High Country Tools KEY-38 | business | 17000 | 49.3 | 0.0029 | source |
| High Country Tools KEY-38 | industrial | 17000 | 59.8 | 0.00352 | source |
FAQ
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" keyhole / slot bit in softwood on a hobby-ultralight CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00093 in per tooth and a feed of 11.2 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" keyhole / slot bit in softwood on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00145 in per tooth and a feed of 24.6 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" keyhole / slot bit in softwood on a hobby-rigid CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00207 in per tooth and a feed of 35.2 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" keyhole / slot bit in softwood on a business CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.0029 in per tooth and a feed of 49.3 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" keyhole / slot bit in softwood on a industrial CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00352 in per tooth and a feed of 59.8 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.