Router (general)
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This article provides router general information that applies to manual routers, table routers, and CNC routers.
Speeds & Feeds
This table gives recommended feed rates (inch/minute), spindle speeds (RPM), & depth of cut (inch) for various sizes & types of bits (tools). (The recommendations are from npolansky on 28 Dec 2017, with the table compiled by LloydBlack.)
| Speeds and Feeds | ||||
| Tool Size & Type | Acrylic and Other Hard Plastics | Plywood | MDF | Hardwoods |
| 1/16" Flat Upcut | Pass Depth: .0625 RPM: 24000 Feedrate: 35 |
Pass Depth: .0625 RPM: 24000 Feedrate: 160 |
Pass Depth: .0625 RPM: 24000 Feedrate: 130 |
Pass Depth: .0625 RPM: 24000 Feedrate: 25 |
| 1/16" Ballnose | Pass Depth: .03125 RPM: 24000 Feedrate: 15 |
Pass Depth: .03125 RPM: 24000 Feedrate: 67 |
Pass Depth: .03125 RPM: 24000 Feedrate: 55 |
Pass Depth: .03125 RPM: 24000 Feedrate: 15 |
| 1/8" Flat Upcut | Pass Depth: .125 RPM: 18000 Feedrate: 36 |
Pass Depth: .125 RPM: 24000 Feedrate: 200 |
Pass Depth: .1875 RPM: 24000 Feedrate: 170 |
Pass Depth: .125 RPM: 24000 Feedrate: 120 |
| 1/8" Ballnose | Pass Depth: .0625 RPM: 20000 Feedrate: 21 |
Pass Depth: .0625 RPM: 24000 Feedrate: 120 |
Pass Depth: .0625 RPM: 24000 Feedrate: 100 |
Pass Depth: .0625 RPM: 24000 Feedrate: 70 |
| 1/4" Flat Upcut | Pass Depth: .5 RPM 7500 Feedrate: 22ipm |
Pass Depth: .25 RPM: 17000 Feedrate: 146ipm |
Pass Depth: .5 RPM: 13500 Feedrate: 100ipm |
Pass Depth: .25 RPM: 17000 Feedrate: 120ipm |
| 1/4" Ballnose | Pass Depth: .125 RPM: 10000 Feedrate: 30 |
Pass Depth: .125 RPM: 18000 Feedrate: 150 |
Pass Depth: .125 RPM: 18000 Feedrate: 130 |
Pass Depth: .125 RPM: 18000 Feedrate: 120 |
| 3/8" Flat | Pass Depth: .375 RPM: 6000 Feedrate: 30 |
Pass Depth: .375 RPM: 12000 Feedrate: 120 |
Pass Depth: .375 RPM: 12000 Feedrate: 110 |
Pass Depth: .375 RPM: 12000 Feedrate: 110 |
| 3/8" Ballnose | Pass Depth: .1875 RPM: 6600 Feedrate: 30 |
Pass Depth: .1875 RPM: 12000 Feedrate: 100ipm |
Pass Depth: .1875 RPM: 12000 Feedrate: 100ipm |
Pass Depth: .1875 RPM: 12000 Feedrate: 100ipm |
