Feed rates?

[andy_con]

What sort of feed rates are people using on the micro router?

I wonder if I'm going a bit slow?

6.3mm router bit I'm running at 500mm/m on mdf with a 2mm DOC

[Martin]

We recommend a feed of 1000, spindle speed 23000 & depth of cut 100% of tool diameter.

[andy_con]

so if Im using a 6.3mm router bit, you recommend 6.3mm DOC @ 1000mm/m?

wow

[Martin]

Yes that's what we use.

If you want you could lower the depth of cut & increase the federate.

[andy_con]

and a denford microrouter can handle that?

[TDIPower]

I run it all the time on the 2 machines at work and mine at home, your ears are your friend... if it sound rough dial it back on the over ride. So if you are doing a plunge/slot cut then I might dial it back a little then when it is up or down milling it will be fine on 50% step over

Pete