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 |
