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3/8" tapered ball nose bit: hardwood
Other materials: acrylic · baltic birch plywood · dense hardwood (maple, oak) · epoxy resin · hdpe / uhmw · mdf · melamine · softwood
Same material, other bits: all hardwood settings
| Manufacturer / bit | Machine class | RPM | Feed IPM | Chip load (in) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Country Tools TBN-1838-DLC | hobby-ultralight | 12000 | 52.5 | 0.00109 | source |
| High Country Tools TBN-1838-DLC | hobby-light | 16000 | 108.9 | 0.0017 | source |
| High Country Tools TBN-1838-DLC | hobby-rigid | 16000 | 155.6 | 0.00243 | source |
| High Country Tools TBN-1838-DLC | business | 16000 | 217.8 | 0.0034 | source |
| High Country Tools TBN-1838-DLC | industrial | 16000 | 264.5 | 0.00413 | source |
FAQ
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" tapered ball nose bit in hardwood on a hobby-ultralight CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00109 in per tooth and a feed of 52.5 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" tapered ball nose bit in hardwood on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.0017 in per tooth and a feed of 108.9 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" tapered ball nose bit in hardwood on a hobby-rigid CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00243 in per tooth and a feed of 155.6 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" tapered ball nose bit in hardwood on a business CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.0034 in per tooth and a feed of 217.8 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" tapered ball nose bit in hardwood on a industrial CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00413 in per tooth and a feed of 264.5 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.