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3/8" tapered ball nose bit: melamine
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Same material, other bits: all melamine settings
| Manufacturer / bit | Machine class | RPM | Feed IPM | Chip load (in) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Country Tools TBN-1838-DLC | hobby-ultralight | 12000 | 44.6 | 0.00093 | source |
| High Country Tools TBN-1838-DLC | hobby-light | 16000 | 92.6 | 0.00145 | source |
| High Country Tools TBN-1838-DLC | hobby-rigid | 16000 | 132.2 | 0.00207 | source |
| High Country Tools TBN-1838-DLC | business | 16000 | 185.1 | 0.00289 | source |
| High Country Tools TBN-1838-DLC | industrial | 16000 | 224.8 | 0.00351 | source |
FAQ
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" tapered ball nose bit in melamine 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 44.6 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" tapered ball nose bit in melamine 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 92.6 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" tapered ball nose bit in melamine 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 132.2 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" tapered ball nose bit in melamine on a business CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00289 in per tooth and a feed of 185.1 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" tapered ball nose bit in melamine on a industrial CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00351 in per tooth and a feed of 224.8 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.