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CNC Feeds and Speeds Calculator for Hobby Routers

Free feeds and speeds for Shapeoko, X-Carve, Onefinity, LongMill, Genmitsu, Carvera and more: RPM and router dial, feed, plunge, depth per pass and stepover for every bit and material.

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CNC Settings example design, previewed on real material
The CNC Settings studio’s own example design, shown in the app’s real-material preview.
Exports
Settings table
Works with
Carbide Create, Easel, VCarve, Fusion, any CAM software
Materials
Softwood, hardwood, plywood, MDF, acrylic, HDPE, aluminium

What it makes

The CNC Settings studio gives you feeds and speeds for hobby CNC routers. Pick your machine, the bit and the material, and it shows the RPM and router dial number, feed rate, plunge rate, depth per pass and stepover. The numbers are scaled to how stiff each machine is, so a small desktop router gets gentler settings than a heavy one.

Machines

Machine familyExamples
ShapeokoShapeoko 4, 5 Pro, HDM
X-CarveX-Carve, X-Carve Pro
OnefinityWoodworker, Journeyman
LongMillLongMill MK2
Genmitsu3018, 4040 and larger
CarveraCarvera, Carvera Air

How it works

  1. Choose your machine and spindle or trim router.
  2. Choose the bit: type, diameter and number of flutes.
  3. Choose the material.
  4. Copy the settings into your CAM software.

Tips

  • Chips, not dust. Fine dust means the bit is rubbing; raise the feed.
  • Go shallower on small machines. Less depth per pass reduces chatter.
  • Carving signs? The V-carve sign generator makes the G-code for you.

Safety first: wear eye and ear protection, clamp the work firmly and never leave a running router alone.

Export

Copy the settings into your CAM software, or download the settings table.

Questions

Is it really free?

Yes. Looking up feeds and speeds in the CNC settings studio is free.

What do the settings mean?

RPM is how fast the bit spins, feed is how fast it moves sideways, plunge is how fast it goes down, depth per pass is how deep each layer cuts and stepover is how far apart the passes are.

What is the router dial setting?

Trim routers such as the Makita and DeWalt use a dial from 1 to 6 instead of RPM. The studio converts the RPM to the dial number for your router.

Why does the bit burn the wood?

The bit is spinning too fast for the feed, so it rubs instead of cutting. Raise the feed or lower the RPM.

Are these numbers safe for my machine?

They are tested starting points for each machine's stiffness. Listen to the cut and adjust; a smooth hum and clean chips mean you are close.

Materials and guides

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