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3/8" tapered ball nose bit: mdf
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Same material, other bits: all mdf settings
| Manufacturer / bit | Machine class | RPM | Feed IPM | Chip load (in) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Country Tools TBN-1838-DLC | hobby-ultralight | 12000 | 57.8 | 0.0012 | source |
| High Country Tools TBN-1838-DLC | hobby-light | 16000 | 119.8 | 0.00187 | source |
| High Country Tools TBN-1838-DLC | hobby-rigid | 16000 | 171.1 | 0.00267 | source |
| High Country Tools TBN-1838-DLC | business | 16000 | 239.6 | 0.00374 | source |
| High Country Tools TBN-1838-DLC | industrial | 16000 | 290.9 | 0.00455 | source |
FAQ
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" tapered ball nose bit in mdf on a hobby-ultralight CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.0012 in per tooth and a feed of 57.8 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" tapered ball nose bit in mdf on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00187 in per tooth and a feed of 119.8 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" tapered ball nose bit in mdf on a hobby-rigid CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00267 in per tooth and a feed of 171.1 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" tapered ball nose bit in mdf on a business CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00374 in per tooth and a feed of 239.6 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" tapered ball nose bit in mdf on a industrial CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00455 in per tooth and a feed of 290.9 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.