I have also just started out using F360…I am using it only for tool paths, as I have solidworks on my work computer. I am running an Openbuilds Lead machine, would it be better just to use Carbide Create for the toolpaths? Anybody have good tips for creating tool paths in F360?
Don’t start with aluminum.
Don’t start with an expensive exotic wood.
Youtube will get you some great start points.
Most of the settings don’t matter…yet.
Lots of info in this forum.
Grab some scrap, put on some safety glasses and make ANYTHING…you’ll see what you need to change.
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Thanks! Yeah I am going to start with some scrap MDF. I am probably over thinking it and being over cautious. I will learn more by just doing it instead of playing around on the software so much.
One nice thing is that you can always increase or decrease the feed on the fly. Take note of how fast you were cutting and start there next time. The speed doesn’t matter at all if you’re using a router until you really get into calculating chipload and all that.
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