Suggested Feed Rates
PRODUCT FEEDRATE PLUNGE RATE DIRECTION TOOL DIA
3mm Acrylic 3000mm/min 1200mm/min Climb 3.175mm
4.5mm Acrylic 2500mm/min 1200mm/min Climb 3.175mm
6mm Acrylic 2500mm/min 1200mm/min Climb 4.76mm
10mm Acrylic 2000mm/min 1000mm/min Climb 6.35mm
20mm Acrylic 1500mm/min 800mm/min Climb 6.35/8mm
3mm Aluminium 2500mm/min 400mm/min Conventional 3.175mm
6mm Aluminium 1800mm/min 300mm/min Conventional 4.76mm
10mm Aluminium 1500mm/min 200mm/min Conventional 6.35mm
12mm Aluminium 1500mm/min 800mm/min 4 passes Conventional 6.35mm
10mm MDF 12000mm/min 1200mm/min Conventional 4.76mm
16mm MDF 12000mm/min Ramp Plunge Conventional 12.70mm
16mm Whiteboard 12000mm/min Ramp Plunge Conventional 12.70mm
20mm MDF 8000mm/min 800mm/min Conventional 8/12mm
10mm Plywood 8000mm/min 1200mm/min Conventional 4.76mm
16mm Plywood 7000mm/min 1200mm/min Conventional 6.35mm
25mm Plywood 6000mm/min 800mm/min Conventional 8/12mm
12mm Hardwood 6000mm/min 1000mm/min Conventional 6.35mm
19mm Hardwood 4000mm/min 800mm/min Conventional 6/8mm
35mm Hardwood 2000mm/min 700mm/min Conventional 12/16mm
Note: Hardwood Feed rates are based on medium hardwoods.
The above settings are a guide only. A number of factors including spindle type, tool selection,
sharpness, and material holding must be taken into account. There are a variety of tools that appear to
have the same specifications, however differences such as spiral direction and length of cut to give
different results in different materials. If you require tool assistance or recommendation please contact
us.
TOOL GEOMETRY
STRAIGHT FLUTE: The straight flute design does not allow for lifting of material out of the cut.
SPIRAL FLUTE: The spiral flute will allow swarf to be lifted out or pushed into the cut
depending on the flute geometry. Spiral flutes can be used with most
materials.
FLUTE GEOMETRY
SINGLE FLUTE: Single flute cutters only have one cutting edge, use for faster feed rates in
softer material.
DOUBLE FLUTE: Double flute cutters have two cutting edges, these tools provide a better finish
in harder material at lower feed rates.
UPCUT SPIRAL: These cutters provide for upward chip evacuation. They should be used for
grooving, slotting or whenever the best finish is needed on the bottom side of
a part.
DOWNCUT SPIRAL: Used for downward chip flow, better hold down in fixture and best finish on the
top side of the part.
COMPRESSION Used for double laminated material and best finish on top and bottom
CUTTERS: side of the part.
O FLUTE: Identified by the half-moon shape of the cutter. The O Flute is classified as a
single flute cutter. This bit is best suited for routing timbers and plastics. This
design provides for optimum chip removal at very high feed rates.
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