CNC Feeds and Speeds for Shapeoko XXL
/I am frequently asked about the speeds and feeds for the different bits I use on my Shapeoko XXL CNC with a DeWalt router. I figured it was time to start a list sharing the settings that have worked and produced good results for me. Please note, these are just what has worked for me and my CNC and are what I would recommend. Each CNC is different and you may need to lower them or even raise them based on the capabilities of your CNC.
This will be a list I continually update as I add bits to the arsenal. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Click the name of each one to be taken to the bit I am referencing.
V-Bits
- Amana RC-1145 45* V-Insert bit
- Feed Rate - 40ipm
- Plunge Rate - 20ipm
- Router Speed - Setting 1
- Amana RC-1148 60* V-Insert bit
- Feed Rate - 40ipm
- Plunge Rate - 20ipm
- Router Speed - Setting 1
- Amana RC-1142 90* V-Insert bit
- Feed Rate - 35ipm
- Plunge Rate - 20ipm
- Router Speed - Setting 1
Spiral End Mills
- Amana 46202-K 1/4" Downcut
- Feed Rate - 80ipm
- Plunge Rate - 25ipm
- Depth Per Pass - .125"
- Router Speed - Setting 4
- Amana 46180-K 1/8" Compression Bit - 1/4" Material
- Feed Rate - 35ipm
- Plunge Rate - 14ipm
- Depth Per Pass - .26"
- Router Speed - Setting 4
- Amana 46180-K 1/8" Compression Bit - 1/2" Material
- Feed Rate - 25ipm
- Plunge Rate - 14ipm
- Depth Per Pass - .51"
- Router Speed - Setting 4