Freud feeds & speeds
32 published settings for 4 Freud bits: flat end mill. Materials: acrylic, aluminum, hardwood, laminated particle board, mdf, plastic, softwood, wood / mdf.
Freud's own sources (get the CAM tool files there):
| Bit | Type | Diameter | Flutes | Materials | Chip load (in) | Feed IPM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solid carbide | flat end mill | 1/8" | – | 8 | 0.002–0.007 | – |
| Solid carbide | flat end mill | 1/4" | – | 8 | 0.005–0.017 | – |
| Solid carbide | flat end mill | 3/8" | – | 8 | 0.006–0.021 | – |
| Solid carbide | flat end mill | 1/2" | – | 8 | 0.008–0.027 | – |
FAQ
Where does Freud publish its feeds and speeds?
ChipLoad uses 1 published Freud source: https://www.freudtools.com/public/assets/freud/downloadables/freudtools-router-bit-feed-and-speed-for-cnc-20170822.pdf. Every row on this page links to the one it came from.
What chip load does Freud publish for a 1/4 in flat end mill?
0.005–0.017 in per tooth across 8 published settings (acrylic, aluminum, hardwood, laminated particle board, mdf, plastic, softwood, wood / mdf), depending on material and machine class.