SpeTool feeds & speeds
74 published settings for 18 SpeTool bits: upcut end mill, downcut end mill, compression bit, O-flute bit, tapered ball nose bit, V-bit. Materials: acrylic, aluminum, hardwood, mdf, plastic, softwood.
SpeTool's own sources (get the CAM tool files there):
- https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0404/1582/1977/files/SpeTool_2D_3D_Tapered_router_bit_a51e0653-1672-4ba2-98bc-8852cde4fc0f.pdf
- https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0404/1582/1977/files/SpeTool_O_flute_Router_bits_6f6a307e-6cfc-4ac0-9e8c-a2f7333e49b1.pdf
- https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0404/1582/1977/files/SpeTool_signmake_and_v_bit_b3225526-e109-43af-8d66-6338486f0cec.pdf
- https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0404/1582/1977/files/SpeTool_spiral_Router_bits_8ae74723-4152-4436-82f7-8306b61437f3.pdf
| Bit | Type | Diameter | Flutes | Materials | Chip load (in) | Feed IPM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbide spiral | upcut end mill | 1/16" | 2 | 3 | 0.001–0.0015 | 36–54 |
| Carbide spiral | upcut end mill | 1/8" | 2 | 3 | 0.0028–0.0045 | 100–160 |
| Carbide spiral | upcut end mill | 1/4" | 2 | 3 | 0.004–0.008 | 145–290 |
| Carbide spiral | upcut end mill | 3/8" | 2 | 3 | 0.006–0.01 | 180–300 |
| Carbide spiral | upcut end mill | 1/2" | 2 | 3 | 0.008–0.015 | 240–450 |
| O-flute | O-flute bit | 1/8" | 1 | 3 | 0.002–0.006 | 36–108 |
| O-flute | O-flute bit | 1/4" | 1 | 3 | 0.004–0.01 | 72–180 |
| 2D/3D tapered | tapered ball nose bit | 0.5mm | 2 | 2 | 0.0003–0.0007 | 10.8–25.2 |
| 2D/3D tapered | tapered ball nose bit | 1/32" | 2 | 2 | 0.0004–0.0008 | 14.4–28.8 |
| 2D/3D tapered | tapered ball nose bit | 1.0mm | 2 | 2 | 0.0005–0.001 | 18–36 |
| 2D/3D tapered | tapered ball nose bit | 1.5mm | 2 | 2 | 0.001–0.0015 | 36–54 |
| 2D/3D tapered | tapered ball nose bit | 1/16" | 2 | 2 | 0.001–0.0015 | 36–54 |
| 2D/3D tapered | tapered ball nose bit | 2.0mm | 2 | 2 | 0.0015–0.003 | 54–108 |
| 2D/3D tapered | tapered ball nose bit | 3.0mm | 2 | 2 | 0.002–0.004 | 72–144 |
| 2D/3D tapered | tapered ball nose bit | 1/8" | 2 | 2 | 0.002–0.004 | 72–144 |
| 2D/3D tapered | tapered ball nose bit | 4.0mm | 2 | 2 | 0.003–0.005 | 108–180 |
| V-groove / signmaking | V-bit | 0.1mm | 1 | 4 | 0.003–0.007 | 54–126 |
| V-groove / signmaking | V-bit | 1/64" | 1 | 4 | 0.003–0.007 | 54–126 |
FAQ
Where does SpeTool publish its feeds and speeds?
ChipLoad uses 4 published SpeTool sources: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0404/1582/1977/files/SpeTool_2D_3D_Tapered_router_bit_a51e0653-1672-4ba2-98bc-8852cde4fc0f.pdf; https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0404/1582/1977/files/SpeTool_O_flute_Router_bits_6f6a307e-6cfc-4ac0-9e8c-a2f7333e49b1.pdf; https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0404/1582/1977/files/SpeTool_signmake_and_v_bit_b3225526-e109-43af-8d66-6338486f0cec.pdf; https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0404/1582/1977/files/SpeTool_spiral_Router_bits_8ae74723-4152-4436-82f7-8306b61437f3.pdf. Every row on this page links to the one it came from.
What chip load does SpeTool publish for a 1/4 in upcut end mill?
0.006–0.008 in per tooth across 3 published settings (hardwood, mdf, softwood), depending on material and machine class.