Any feed speed increase with the 5 Pro?

[Russell222 (Russell E Chaney)]

I have the 4 Pro, how much increase is there in feed rates from the 4 to the 5. Really like the increase table size of the 5. Given the same materials . cutters, spindle or router on both machines.

[WillAdams (William Adams (Carbide 3D))]

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Pushing SO5 Pro to its limits

I’ve seen some examples of aggressive feeds and speeds on the forum, but it largely seems like the best advice is to figure out the max settings for each person’s unique cutting situation. I’ve seen it quoted that the spindle stalls before the ball screw motors do, which at first sounds like a good definition of the limit we can push the machine to. This leads me to my question: As I push my machine harder and harder, are there any risks of damaging the machine? A ruined cut or even a broken b…

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Shapeoko 5 Pro - How is it with Aluminum vs HDM?

The 48" width I desperately need for some of our aluminum parts, I was hoping that the announcement was a 48" HDM for me. But how well will the tool paths and approaches I use on the HDM translate to a 5 pro? And looks like early December to get one in our hands? Can you give us all details on what to expect, I will order ASAP and sell my Pro XXL if it will do aluminum like the HDM!

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Feed and Speed Shapeoko 5 Pro

Hi group, I know there is feed and speed documentation on how to set it. But I would like to know at what feed and Speed to you run your Shapeoko 5 Pro. I am using the default value from “Shapeoko” database in CC but when I look at video on Youtube, Many Onefinity owner run there CNC a lot faster than what the Database suggest. Is Onefinity CNC better than Shapeoko? If you have feed and speed that you experimented that are working ok, can you share your numbers? I really think Carbide 3D sh…

[krishays (Kris H.)]

@Feed and Speed Shapeoko 5 Pro

w there is feed and speed documentation on how to set it. But I would like to know at what feed and Speed to you run your Shapeoko 5 Pro. I am using the default value from “Shapeoko” database in CC but when I look at video on Youtube, Many Onefinity owner run there CNC a lot faster than what the Database suggest. Is Onefinity CNC better than Shapeoko? If you

Greetings, so with my spindle I got with my 5Pro 2x4 last night I was doing a project that Carbide Motion 3d gave me an estimated time of 4 hours. While I was running my material with my 1/4" down bit, I increased the feed rate all the way it could go to see what it can do. My time went from just over 4 hours down to just under three hours. No issues, no tare-out not binding etc it was impressive. Now I am not going to run like that all the time, but I also feel your feed rate needs to be adjusted based on the type of bit you are using like I would not try this on an upcut bit. I would only do it on a down-cut bit. But that is my opinion and I feel this is a good subject to talk about.

[SLCJedi (Josh Tenny)]

Technically, the S4Pro is capable of feeding faster as the S5Pro is firmware limited to around 275IPM.

But the real metric is material removal rate. If you cut twice as deep, at the same feed rate, then you’re removing material twice as fast.

That said, with the 1.2kw spindle or less, they’re about the same. The spindle will stall before the motion system does on the S5Pro. Change to a more powerful spindle like a 2.2 kw and the 5 Pro will be able to cut deeper, thus finish a job faster.

[quicky06 (Ryan Quick)]

Should be 275 ipm on the 5

[gmalehooah (Laurent Riendeau)]

Feeds and speeds the most frustrating thing ever on cnc. It’s kinda like riding a bicycle. Practice practice practice till you get it. It really comes down to your spindle and bit. I saw the video you are referencing too it’s a bad comparison as the spindle is different. After a while of using your machine you’ll get the hang of it. My go to speed on 1/4 inch bits is 30 80 I can always adjust it after. I killed the spindle bearings on my machine because I was too aggressive in about 18 months. I replaced it with a Makita will see how that goes. I’m not using it for production just hobby if I was using it for production I would get the HDM spindle.

[SLCJedi (Josh Tenny)]

You’re right, I fast fingered it. Corrected.

[quicky06 (Ryan Quick)]

To give you a some what even comparison.

On my s3 with hdz and 2.2kw spindle I roughed baltic birch at 1/4” doc 180 ipm. I believe it has the same motors and drives as your 4.

On my 5pro, same spec spindle I roughy at 275ipm at 1/2” doc and have a much much better finish.

I have a 1” diameter 2 flute 1/4” shank bit that I ram 1/8” doc on my s3 to hog out pockets at 200 ipm. I’m afraid of pushing it with the 5 any faster as I’m worried about breaking it. Need to get a 1/2” shank and push it.