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3/8" tapered ball nose 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 TBN-1838-DLC | hobby-ultralight | 12000 | 65.6 | 0.00137 | source |
| High Country Tools TBN-1838-DLC | hobby-light | 12500 | 106.4 | 0.00213 | source |
| High Country Tools TBN-1838-DLC | hobby-rigid | 12500 | 151.9 | 0.00304 | source |
| High Country Tools TBN-1838-DLC | business | 12500 | 212.7 | 0.00425 | source |
| High Country Tools TBN-1838-DLC | industrial | 12500 | 258.3 | 0.00517 | source |
FAQ
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" tapered ball nose bit in acrylic on a hobby-ultralight CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00137 in per tooth and a feed of 65.6 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" tapered ball nose bit in acrylic on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00213 in per tooth and a feed of 106.4 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" tapered ball nose bit in acrylic on a hobby-rigid CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00304 in per tooth and a feed of 151.9 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" tapered ball nose bit in acrylic on a business CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00425 in per tooth and a feed of 212.7 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" tapered ball nose bit in acrylic on a industrial CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00517 in per tooth and a feed of 258.3 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.