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3/8" tapered ball nose 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 TBN-1838-DLC | hobby-ultralight | 12000 | 47.3 | 0.00098 | source |
| High Country Tools TBN-1838-DLC | hobby-light | 16000 | 98 | 0.00153 | source |
| High Country Tools TBN-1838-DLC | hobby-rigid | 16000 | 140 | 0.00219 | source |
| High Country Tools TBN-1838-DLC | business | 16000 | 196 | 0.00306 | source |
| High Country Tools TBN-1838-DLC | industrial | 16000 | 238 | 0.00372 | source |
FAQ
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" tapered ball nose bit in dense hardwood (maple, oak) on a hobby-ultralight CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00098 in per tooth and a feed of 47.3 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" tapered ball nose bit in dense hardwood (maple, oak) on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00153 in per tooth and a feed of 98 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" tapered ball nose bit in dense hardwood (maple, oak) on a hobby-rigid CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00219 in per tooth and a feed of 140 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" tapered ball nose bit in dense hardwood (maple, oak) on a business CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00306 in per tooth and a feed of 196 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" tapered ball nose bit in dense hardwood (maple, oak) on a industrial CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00372 in per tooth and a feed of 238 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.