Adding a new acrylic bit

[Julien]

The process for adding custom tools in a user library is described here:

Adding tools in CC440 and later

This is a bit different — the tools are now stored in CSV files (do Help | About | Open Data Directory to access the carbidecreate/tools directory), and it is first necessary to add a New Library: [image] after clicking on the “New library” button you will get the “Create new library” dialog: [image] make appropriate selections (note that certain endmills only appear in certain materials — at this time, MDF has the most complete listing — further note that one aspect of this is the suitabil…

Feeds and speeds:

• my (long) version of the story here:
  Feeds & speeds - Shapeoko CNC A to Z
• short answer to your question: bump feedrate by 3/2 if going from a value for a 2flute, to a 3flute of the same diameter