I need to cut plexiglass with a 1/4 inch endmill. can someone tell me the feeds and speeds needed?
Thanks
Greg
Speeds and feeds
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Re: Speeds and feeds
The calculator at: https://www.guhdo.com/chipload-calculator seems to produce reasonably good results.
But... your machine is not my machine---so trial and error to fine tune feed rate and spindle speed would need to be done.
But... your machine is not my machine---so trial and error to fine tune feed rate and spindle speed would need to be done.
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Re: Speeds and feeds
Use a bit designed for plexi. Article: O Flutes For Mechanical Plastics1/4 inch endmill
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