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3/8" upcut end mill: wood / mdf
Other materials: abs · acrylic · baltic birch plywood · cast acrylic · dense hardwood (maple, oak) · epoxy resin · extruded acrylic · hardwood · hdpe / uhmw · mdf · melamine · polycarbonate (lexan) · softwood
Same material, other bits: all wood / mdf settings
| Manufacturer / bit | Machine class | RPM | Feed IPM | Chip load (in) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amana Tool 46103 | industrial | 18000 | 230 | 0.0064 | source |
| Amana Tool 46114 | industrial | 18000 | 340 | 0.0064 | source |
FAQ
What feeds and speeds for a 3/8" upcut end mill in wood / mdf on a industrial CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (Amana Tool) gives a chip load of 0.0064 in per tooth and a feed of 230–340 IPM (2 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.