2 Tool Pocket Cut taking really long time
2 Tool Pocket Cut taking really long time
I am working on the sign below and I have everything working but the pocket toolpath clearing is fine but the detail pocket pass cut shows it will take 3.25 hours to clear. I am using 1/4" end mill for the clearing pass and then a 1/16" end mill for my non clearing pocket toolpath. If I use 1/8" end mill it saves 2 hours but will not cut all the letters out right. What I really wish I could do is add a third tool to the pocket toolpath, is this possible or a workaround to make this happen?
Using 1/8" end mill Using 1/16" end mill Toolpath Cut Time
Using 1/8" end mill Using 1/16" end mill Toolpath Cut Time
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Re: 2 Tool Pocket Cut taking really long time
What is your percentage stepover set to on the 1/4" endmill?
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Re: 2 Tool Pocket Cut taking really long time
Create a pocket toolpath with 1/4" clearance tool and a 1/8" finish (run both). Create a second pocket toolpath with 1/8" clearance tool and a 1/16" finish (only run the finish)
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Re: 2 Tool Pocket Cut taking really long time
It took a while to parse this one. How about the following:reynolpe wrote:I am working on the sign below and I have everything working but the pocket toolpath clearing is fine but the detail pocket pass cut shows it will take 3.25 hours to clear.
Instead of one pocket toolpath, create two pocket toolpaths. One will use a 1/4" bit only and will use the vectors for you exiting toolpath.
The second will be for the letters only and will use a 1/8" and 1/16" inch bit. You will need to offset the outer borders of the letters 3/16". This should create a couple of "blobs" around the letters. Use these blobs and all the letter vectors for you pocket toolpath.
Notes about the 2nd toolpath. The 1/8" cutter should be able to do 1/8" deep passes. The 1/16" tool path could also use 1/8" passes as you are either shearing off a small amount of material or will be going between two letters for only a short amount of time.
This is sort of the same as what John was suggesting but gives a couple of benefits:
- don't have to remember to not run a toolpath
- the 1/16" cutter can cut deeper as it doesn't have to plow through so much material that was not cut by the 1/4" cutter
EDIT: first pocket might need a 1/8" bit depending on the radius or the corners of the frame vector.
Re: 2 Tool Pocket Cut taking really long time
Genius!! Thank you. I shouldn't admit this but I thought about that but then all I could think is that I would have to wait while the 1/8" cut but not really cut anything. LOLhighpockets wrote:Create a pocket toolpath with 1/4" clearance tool and a 1/8" finish (run both). Create a second pocket toolpath with 1/8" clearance tool and a 1/16" finish (only run the finish)
Re: 2 Tool Pocket Cut taking really long time
Mobius wrote:What is your percentage stepover set to on the 1/4" endmill?
Re: 2 Tool Pocket Cut taking really long time
Thank you very much. The way you laid it out made total sense and I was able to remove all the toolpath's from my file and re-make them using what you have written up here and saved an hour of cut time at least calculated cut time. Great thing to remember that adding offsets like that are obviously not what you want visually but that does not matter it is just what is needed to get what you really want visually. I really appreciate the time you took to write all that up. Thanksadze_cnc wrote:It took a while to parse this one. How about the following:reynolpe wrote:I am working on the sign below and I have everything working but the pocket toolpath clearing is fine but the detail pocket pass cut shows it will take 3.25 hours to clear.
Instead of one pocket toolpath, create two pocket toolpaths. One will use a 1/4" bit only and will use the vectors for you exiting toolpath.
The second will be for the letters only and will use a 1/8" and 1/16" inch bit. You will need to offset the outer borders of the letters 3/16". This should create a couple of "blobs" around the letters. Use these blobs and all the letter vectors for you pocket toolpath.
Notes about the 2nd toolpath. The 1/8" cutter should be able to do 1/8" deep passes. The 1/16" tool path could also use 1/8" passes as you are either shearing off a small amount of material or will be going between two letters for only a short amount of time.
This is sort of the same as what John was suggesting but gives a couple of benefits:
Hope this makes some sense.
- don't have to remember to not run a toolpath
- the 1/16" cutter can cut deeper as it doesn't have to plow through so much material that was not cut by the 1/4" cutter
EDIT: first pocket might need a 1/8" bit depending on the radius or the corners of the frame vector.
That goes for everyone else that helped as well. Thank you.
Re: 2 Tool Pocket Cut taking really long time
Do any of you know if there is a 1/8" dia shank size x 1/16" cut diameter that will cut .33" deep?
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Down Cut 2FL Spiral CNC Bit 1/16- w/1/2 LOC & 3/4 Length of ReachDo any of you know if there is a 1/8" dia shank size x 1/16" cut diameter that will cut .33" deep?
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Re: 2 Tool Pocket Cut taking really long time
I can almost hear the "snap" from here! Be careful cutting that deep with a 1/16" straight end mill (shallow passes - wouldn't try cutting that deep in a single pass).reynolpe wrote:Do any of you know if there is a 1/8" dia shank size x 1/16" cut diameter that will cut .33" deep?
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Re: 2 Tool Pocket Cut taking really long time
Drillman1 also has one...Never used this longer reach one, but hundreds of hours with the standard length version of this drilling buttonholes and such in woods up to Bloodwood hardness;
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/1-16-0625-CARBI ... :rk:5:pf:0
Highly recommend Drillman1 !
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Re: 2 Tool Pocket Cut taking really long time
For sure it would not be a single pass it is set to 3 passes right now.mtylerfl wrote:I can almost hear the "snap" from here! Be careful cutting that deep with a 1/16" straight end mill (shallow passes - wouldn't try cutting that deep in a single pass).reynolpe wrote:Do any of you know if there is a 1/8" dia shank size x 1/16" cut diameter that will cut .33" deep?
Re: 2 Tool Pocket Cut taking really long time
Thank you very much.Rcnewcomb wrote:Down Cut 2FL Spiral CNC Bit 1/16- w/1/2 LOC & 3/4 Length of ReachDo any of you know if there is a 1/8" dia shank size x 1/16" cut diameter that will cut .33" deep?
Re: 2 Tool Pocket Cut taking really long time
Thank you very much. I purchased it. For $5 if it doesn't work no big deal.scottp55 wrote:Drillman1 also has one...Never used this longer reach one, but hundreds of hours with the standard length version of this drilling buttonholes and such in woods up to Bloodwood hardness;
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/1-16-0625-CARBI ... :rk:5:pf:0
Highly recommend Drillman1 !
scott