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3/8" upcut end mill: hdpe / uhmw
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Same material, other bits: all hdpe / uhmw settings
| Manufacturer / bit | Machine class | RPM | Feed IPM | Chip load (in) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Country Tools END-38U-DLC | hobby-ultralight | 11500 | 60.4 | 0.00131 | source |
| High Country Tools END-38U-DLC | hobby-light | 11500 | 93.9 | 0.00204 | source |
| High Country Tools END-38U-DLC | hobby-rigid | 11500 | 134.1 | 0.00292 | source |
| High Country Tools END-38U-DLC | business | 11500 | 187.8 | 0.00408 | source |
| High Country Tools END-38U-DLC | industrial | 11500 | 228 | 0.00496 | source |
FAQ
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" upcut end mill in hdpe / uhmw on a hobby-ultralight CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00131 in per tooth and a feed of 60.4 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" upcut end mill in hdpe / uhmw on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00204 in per tooth and a feed of 93.9 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" upcut end mill in hdpe / uhmw on a hobby-rigid CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00292 in per tooth and a feed of 134.1 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" upcut end mill in hdpe / uhmw on a business CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00408 in per tooth and a feed of 187.8 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" upcut end mill in hdpe / uhmw on a industrial CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00496 in per tooth and a feed of 228 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.