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Bur Use Data

 

         

       
Single Cut
Double Cut
Chipbreaker Cut
Diamond Cut

Fastmill Cut(Alumicut)

General Bur Speed Recommendations

The following chart is a general and approximate recommendation.
Variations to achieve desired results may be necessary.
Long shank burs should be used at reduced speeds.

Bur Diameter

RPM

3mm Solid Carbide

45,000-50,000

5mm Solid Carbide

35,000-40,000

5mm Carbide Head Brazed to 3mm Steel Shank

30,000-35,000

6mm Solid Carbide

30,000-35,000

6mm Solid Carbide Brazed to 3mm Steel Shank

25,000-30,000

8mm Carbide Head Brazed to 6mm Steel Shank

25,000-30,000

10mm Carbide Head Brazed to 6mm Steel Shank

25,000-30,000

11mm Carbide Head Brazed to 6mm Steel Shank

20,000-25,000

12mm Carbide Head Brazed to 6mm Steel Shank

20,000-25,000

16mm Carbide Head Brazed to 6mm Steel Shank

15,000-20,000

18mm Carbide Head Brazed to 6mm Steel Shank

15,000-20,000

25mm Carbide Head Brazed to 6mm Steel Shank

12,000-18,000