60° V-bit feeds and speeds
154 sourced settings for 60° V-bits from Amana Tool, High Country Tools, Sienci Labs. Published chip loads run from 0.00068 to 0.00654 in per tooth.
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| Bit | Material | RPM | Feed IPM | Chip load (in) | Manufacturers | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2" 60-degree V-bit | hardwood | 18000 | 90 ⚠ | 0.003 | Amana Tool | [1] |
| 1/2" 60-degree V-bit | plastic | 18000 | 90 ⚠ | 0.003 | Amana Tool | [1] |
| 1/2" 60-degree V-bit | softwood | 18000 | 90 ⚠ | 0.003 | Amana Tool | [1] |
| 1/4" 60-degree V-bit | acrylic | 12000–12500 | 44.3–201.9 | 0.00107–0.00465 | High Country Tools | [1] |
| 1/4" 60-degree V-bit | aluminum | 16000 | 40.5–98.2 | 0.00084–0.00205 | High Country Tools | [1] |
| 1/4" 60-degree V-bit | baltic birch plywood | 12000–18000 | 33.7–220.9 | 0.00081–0.00354 | High Country Tools | [1] |
| 1/4" 60-degree V-bit | dense hardwood (maple, oak) | 12000–18000 | 31.9–209.3 | 0.00077–0.00335 | High Country Tools | [1] |
| 1/4" 60-degree V-bit | epoxy resin | 12000–14500 | 28.4–149.9 | 0.00068–0.00298 | High Country Tools | [1] |
| 1/4" 60-degree V-bit | hardwood | 12000–18000 | 35.5–232.6 | 0.00086–0.00372 | High Country Tools | [1] |
| 1/4" 60-degree V-bit | hdpe / uhmw | 11500 | 47.6–208 | 0.0012–0.00521 | High Country Tools | [1] |
| 1/4" 60-degree V-bit | mdf | 12000–17000 | 39–241.6 | 0.00094–0.00409 | High Country Tools | [1] |
| 1/4" 60-degree V-bit | melamine | 12000–18000 | 30.1–197.7 | 0.00073–0.00316 | High Country Tools | [1] |
| 1/4" 60-degree V-bit | softwood | 12000–17000 | 40.8–252.6 | 0.00098–0.00428 | High Country Tools | [1] |
| 15.0mm 60-degree V-bit | aluminum | 17000 | 53.1 | 0.00156 | Sienci Labs | [1] |
| 15.0mm 60-degree V-bit | hardwood | 17000–22000 | 44.1–68.1 | 0.001–0.002 | Sienci Labs | [1] |
| 15.0mm 60-degree V-bit | plastic | 17000–22000 | 44.1–68.1 | 0.001–0.002 | Sienci Labs | [1] |
| 15.0mm 60-degree V-bit | softwood | 22000 | 44.1–88.2 | 0.001–0.002 | Sienci Labs | [1] |
| 3/8" 60-degree V-bit | acrylic | 12000–12500 | 55.7–219 | 0.00155–0.00584 | High Country Tools | [1] |
| 3/8" 60-degree V-bit | aluminum | 16000 | 50.8–123.3 | 0.00106–0.00257 | High Country Tools | [1] |
| 3/8" 60-degree V-bit | baltic birch plywood | 12000–18000 | 42.3–239.7 | 0.00117–0.00444 | High Country Tools | [1] |
| 3/8" 60-degree V-bit | dense hardwood (maple, oak) | 12000–18000 | 40.1–227.1 | 0.00111–0.0042 | High Country Tools | [1] |
| 3/8" 60-degree V-bit | epoxy resin | 12000–14500 | 35.6–162.6 | 0.00099–0.00374 | High Country Tools | [1] |
| 3/8" 60-degree V-bit | hardwood | 12000–18000 | 44.5–252.3 | 0.00124–0.00467 | High Country Tools | [1] |
| 3/8" 60-degree V-bit | hdpe / uhmw | 11500 | 59.7–225.7 | 0.00173–0.00654 | High Country Tools | [1] |
| 3/8" 60-degree V-bit | mdf | 12000–17000 | 49–262.1 | 0.00136–0.00514 | High Country Tools | [1] |
| 3/8" 60-degree V-bit | melamine | 12000–18000 | 37.8–214.4 | 0.00105–0.00397 | High Country Tools | [1] |
| 3/8" 60-degree V-bit | softwood | 12000–17000 | 51.2–274 | 0.00142–0.00537 | High Country Tools | [1] |
Each row summarizes the published values for that bit and material across all machine classes (open a size for the per-class breakdown). ⚠ = the manufacturer's chart feed doesn't match its own chip load (see bit page).
60° V-bit: cut width vs depth
Width at the surface = 2 × depth × tan(30°). Standard V-groove geometry; the bit's flat tip, if any, adds its own width.
| Depth (in) | Width (in) | Depth (mm) | Width (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.03125 | 0.036 | 0.79 | 0.92 |
| 0.0625 | 0.072 | 1.59 | 1.83 |
| 0.125 | 0.144 | 3.17 | 3.67 |
| 0.1875 | 0.217 | 4.76 | 5.50 |
| 0.25 | 0.289 | 6.35 | 7.33 |
FAQ
What feeds and speeds for a 60 degree V-bit in hardwood?
Published manufacturer data (Amana Tool, High Country Tools, Sienci Labs) gives a chip load of 0.00086–0.00467 in per tooth and a feed of 35.5–252.3 IPM across 18 sourced settings and all machine classes. Pick your machine class on the page for a tighter range, start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 60 degree V-bit in softwood?
Published manufacturer data (Amana Tool, High Country Tools, Sienci Labs) gives a chip load of 0.00098–0.00537 in per tooth and a feed of 40.8–274 IPM across 18 sourced settings and all machine classes. Pick your machine class on the page for a tighter range, start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 60 degree V-bit in dense hardwood (maple, oak)?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00077–0.0042 in per tooth and a feed of 31.9–227.1 IPM across 15 sourced settings and all machine classes. Pick your machine class on the page for a tighter range, start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 60 degree V-bit in baltic birch plywood?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00081–0.00444 in per tooth and a feed of 33.7–239.7 IPM across 15 sourced settings and all machine classes. Pick your machine class on the page for a tighter range, start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 60 degree V-bit in melamine?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00073–0.00397 in per tooth and a feed of 30.1–214.4 IPM across 15 sourced settings and all machine classes. Pick your machine class on the page for a tighter range, start low and test in scrap.
What feeds and speeds for a 60 degree V-bit in mdf?
Published manufacturer data (High Country Tools) gives a chip load of 0.00094–0.00514 in per tooth and a feed of 39–262.1 IPM across 15 sourced settings and all machine classes. Pick your machine class on the page for a tighter range, start low and test in scrap.
How wide is a 60 degree V-bit cut at 1/8 in deep?
Width = 2 × depth × tan(angle ÷ 2) = 2 × 0.125 × tan(30°) = 0.144 in. That's standard V-groove geometry, not a manufacturer value.