CNC Router Bits: Starting Feeds & Speeds for
KINON Decorative Laminates and KINON
Laminate-Faced MDF Composite Sheets
This quick-reference guide is written specifically for machining KINON decorative laminate work on CNC
routers, including: (1) trimming/cutting KINON laminate sheets, and (2) profiling/pocketing/drilling MDF
composite panels faced with KINON decorative laminate.
Baseline parameters (starting point): When cutting KINON laminate and KINON laminate-faced MDF
composites, the cutting behavior is generally similar to other HPL/laminate-faced sheet goods (laminated
plywood or laminated MDF). Start with proven laminate settings, then tune for machine rigidity, tooling
diameter, and edge finish.
Baseline Parameters Used in This Sheet
Spindle speed: 14,000 to 16,000 RPM | Feed rate: 120 to 250 IPM
Start low for thinner tools, tight corners, heavy engagement, or marginal hold-down. Increase feed as
stability and chip evacuation allow.
Recommended Tooling for KINON Laminate + MDF Composite Panels
Tool / Part # Tool Type Spindle (RPM) Feed (IPM) KINON-specific notes
Amana Tool 46199-K Compression spiral
(coated)
14,000-16,000 120-250 Primary profiling tool for KINON
laminate-faced MDF composites.
Compression helps keep top and bottom
edges clean. Confirm up/down length vs
panel thickness.
LMT Onsrud Single Flute
O-Flute Upcut
O-flute upcut 14,000-16,000 120-250 Good chip evacuation for laminate; may
fuzz the underside of MDF. Consider a
light finish pass or switch to compression
for final edges.
Leitz 240503 Compression /
laminate-optimized
(Leitz series)
14,000-16,000 120-250 KINON baseline reference (provided
parameters). Compression geometry
typically produces the best edge finish
on KINON laminate-faced MDF
composites.
Quick Process Notes for Clean KINON Edges
Finish edges: Use compression tooling whenever possible for the cleanest top and bottom edges.
Entry/exit: Use lead-ins/lead-outs; avoid dwell in corners to prevent heat marks on laminate.
Two-pass finish: Rough leaving 0.010-0.020 in stock, then a light full-depth finish pass.
Hold-down: Flat support + strong vacuum prevents chatter that shows in the laminate edge.
Chip evacuation: Laminate dust is abrasive – maintain strong extraction and sharp tools.
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Quick sourcing and technical support links for the example tools in this sheet.
Company Role Phone Email Web
Amana Tool (HQ – NY) Manufacturer /
tooling
800-445-0077
631-752-1300
amanatool.com/co
ntactus
ToolsToday USA distributor /
retailer
718-554-7007
888-699-3939
ttsupport@toolstoday.c
om
toolstoday.com/co
ntact
LMT Onsrud (Waukegan,
IL)
Manufacturer /
tooling
800-234-1560
847-362-1560
info@onsrud.com onsrud.com/contac
t
Leitz Tooling Systems
(Grand Rapids, MI)
Manufacturer /
tooling
800-253-6070
800-752-9391
contact-us@leitz.org leitz.org/contact
BurnsTools (Tiverton, RI) USA distributor /
retailer
508-675-0381 customerservice@burn
stools.com
burnstools.com/co
ntact-us
Ballew Saw & Tool
(Springfield, MO)
USA distributor / tool
service
800-288-7483 sales@ballewsaw.com ballewsaw.com/co
ntact
Important: These are starting parameters for KINON laminate and KINON laminate-faced MDF
composite sheets. Verify tooling, stick-out, flute length, hold-down, and chip evacuation. Adjust
feeds/speeds to maintain stable cutting and the edge finish you want on KINON.
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