Adding spiral upcut

[StephenN (Stephen Nemeth)]

I’m having a tough time adding this tool and it’s information to my database… is it possible to enter into carbide create? i’m using software build 652

[CthulhuLabs (Dragon Claw Constructs)]

I own this same endmill. Carbide Create does not understand the concept of tapered endmills. You can enter it as a 0.5mm ball nosed endmill and it will work for operations where there is proper side clearance in your design.

[Julien]

@CthulhuLabs

You can enter it as a 0.5mm ball nosed endmill and it will work for operations where there is proper side clearance in your design.

I concur, I have been using exactly that method when using my tapered endmill (same as yours @StephenN) for 3D finishing passes and it worked wonderfully, here’s my favorite piece:

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How would you mill this?

I proceeded to put that CC Pro sweetness to good use. The other day that thread reminded me that I had a tree cookie (birch) waiting to be milled, and I thought this could be a good material to start from, so I used tape & glue (semi-mistake, more on this below): [DSC_1119] By the way, did I mention I still like my latest dust shoe design? I have not felt the need to “improve” it for a few months, so maybe just maybe my dust collection quest is over. [DSC_1120] Anyway, believe it or not I…

[CthulhuLabs (Dragon Claw Constructs)]

I actually prefer tapered endmills for really small detailed work like that. They break less.

[StephenN (Stephen Nemeth)]

Can I ask what are your rpm and feed rates? I’m cutting soft plastic with mine.

[CthulhuLabs (Dragon Claw Constructs)]

Sorry, been a long time since I used it. I know I was following Winston Moy’s video on carving STL files: Carving a Topographic Map of Colorado from an STL - #131 [CNC] - YouTube I’d look there for recommendations.