Hi
Sorry if this is a dumb question ..I am totally new to this and don't want to make a mistake during my learning curve or I will not know what to blame it on
I am trying to add a new tool to the database.
The tool is marked V .40 4 I assume that's V bit 40' angle 4 mm shank
I am ok how to add a new tool option, I copied an existing V tool - V-Bit (60 deg 6 mm) - and have edited/input the above info
..but is ok to keep the original Cutting Parameters and Feeds & Speeds from the copied tool ? or do different tools need different parameter settings ?
I will just be routing timber
Thanks
Roy
Adding a new tool ..Cutting Parameter settings ?
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Re: Adding a new tool ..Cutting Parameter settings ?
The bigger question is:
What do YOU think of the cutting speeds and feeds?
Nevermind what someone else set them at. The reason is that whoever set up the initial speeds/feeds did for THEIR machine, not yours.
You need to find out what your machine is capable of, not rely on someone else's settings.
Don't be afraid of making a mistake. If you are worried, you can always cut air and see how it looks to you.
One thing, cnc routing is nothing like hand routing, typically a machine can cut much faster than you would by hand. For instance, typically I run a .25 dia end mill .25 deep at 250 inches/min. That is full width of cut, btw. In wood, including hardwoods.
What do YOU think of the cutting speeds and feeds?
Nevermind what someone else set them at. The reason is that whoever set up the initial speeds/feeds did for THEIR machine, not yours.
You need to find out what your machine is capable of, not rely on someone else's settings.
Don't be afraid of making a mistake. If you are worried, you can always cut air and see how it looks to you.
One thing, cnc routing is nothing like hand routing, typically a machine can cut much faster than you would by hand. For instance, typically I run a .25 dia end mill .25 deep at 250 inches/min. That is full width of cut, btw. In wood, including hardwoods.
Re: Adding a new tool ..Cutting Parameter settings ?
Thanks carve wizard
I have so much to learn. I have been looking for an Idiots Guide To CNC for clues but it seems Trial and Error is the way forward.
Having an IT background I am used to fixed rules ...seems this industry doesn't have any so I have to reset my thinking.
I have so much to learn. I have been looking for an Idiots Guide To CNC for clues but it seems Trial and Error is the way forward.
Having an IT background I am used to fixed rules ...seems this industry doesn't have any so I have to reset my thinking.