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5.0mm drill 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 PT-145 | hobby-ultralight | 12000 | 21.5 | 0.00089 | source |
| High Country Tools BP-145 | hobby-ultralight | 12000 | 21.5 | 0.00089 | source |
| High Country Tools PT-145 | hobby-light | 18000 | 50.1 | 0.00139 | source |
| High Country Tools BP-145 | hobby-light | 18000 | 50.1 | 0.00139 | source |
| High Country Tools PT-145 | hobby-rigid | 18000 | 71.5 | 0.00199 | source |
| High Country Tools BP-145 | hobby-rigid | 18000 | 71.5 | 0.00199 | source |
| High Country Tools PT-145 | business | 18000 | 100.1 | 0.00278 | source |
| High Country Tools BP-145 | business | 18000 | 100.1 | 0.00278 | source |
| High Country Tools PT-145 | industrial | 18000 | 121.6 | 0.00338 | source |
| High Country Tools BP-145 | industrial | 18000 | 121.6 | 0.00338 | source |
FAQ
What feeds and speeds for a 5.0mm drill bit in melamine on a hobby-ultralight CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00089 in per tooth and a feed of 21.5 IPM (2 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 5.0mm drill bit in melamine on a hobby-light CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00139 in per tooth and a feed of 50.1 IPM (2 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 5.0mm drill bit in melamine on a hobby-rigid CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00199 in per tooth and a feed of 71.5 IPM (2 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 5.0mm drill bit in melamine on a business CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00278 in per tooth and a feed of 100.1 IPM (2 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 5.0mm drill bit in melamine on a industrial CNC router?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00338 in per tooth and a feed of 121.6 IPM (2 sourced rows). Start low and test in scrap.