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31.8mm dovetail bit: dense hardwood (maple, oak)
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Same material, other bits: all dense hardwood (maple, oak) settings
| Manufacturer / bit | Machine class | RPM | Feed IPM | Chip load (in) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Country Tools DOVE-45 | hobby-ultralight | 12000 | 17.5 | 0.00073 | source |
| High Country Tools DOVE-45 | hobby-light | 16000 | 36.3 | 0.00113 | source |
| High Country Tools DOVE-45 | hobby-rigid | 16000 | 51.8 | 0.00162 | source |
| High Country Tools DOVE-45 | business | 16000 | 72.6 | 0.00227 | source |
| High Country Tools DOVE-45 | industrial | 16000 | 88.1 | 0.00275 | source |
FAQ
What feeds and speeds for a 31.8mm dovetail bit in dense hardwood (maple, oak) on a hobby-ultralight CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00073 in per tooth and a feed of 17.5 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 31.8mm dovetail bit in dense hardwood (maple, oak) on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00113 in per tooth and a feed of 36.3 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 31.8mm dovetail bit in dense hardwood (maple, oak) on a hobby-rigid CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00162 in per tooth and a feed of 51.8 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 31.8mm dovetail bit in dense hardwood (maple, oak) on a business CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00227 in per tooth and a feed of 72.6 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 31.8mm dovetail bit in dense hardwood (maple, oak) on a industrial CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00275 in per tooth and a feed of 88.1 IPM (1 sourced row). Start low and test in scrap.