Carbide Create Pro 3D Feeds and Speeds

Software Carbide Create
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Hello all, after several months of learning my Shapeoko 5 Pro, I have upgraded to the the Carbide Create Pro version of the software. I have my first 3D project programed and ready to go. However; while setting up the feeds and speeds for my new bit :
( Ultra-High Detail 3D Carving Taper Ball Nose Bit For CNC Routers, 1/4 Shank)

Specs

Shank: 1/4" (6.35mm)
Flutes: 2
Length: 2.2" (60mm)
Side-Angle: 10 degrees (full angle 20°)
Ball nose radius 0.045" (3/64) (1.14mm)
Material: Tungsten carbide

Settings

Feed rate: 60 inches per minute
Plunge rate: 25 inches per minute
Speed(rpm): 19,000
Depth per pass: 0.250"
Stepover: 6-8%

I am confused as to whether the 2D feeds and speed should mimic the 3D speeds and feeds in Carbide Create Pro?

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Also: Can someone please explain finish allowance not sure what adjustments this setting to make up or down.

Thanks for any input you may have…

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Finish allowance leaves that thickness of material uncut when making a 3D Roughing cut.

The community has some notes on feeds and speeds at:

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When you create a custom tool it creates a .csv file. You can open that file in a spreadsheet and edit the numbers you want. Here is an example of one of my custom tools. If you drag the bar at the bottom all the way to the end there are 3d parameters. You can modify those anyway you want. When saving be sure to save as a .csv file. CC cannot read spreadsheet native file formats.

number vendor model URL name type diameter cornerradius flutelength shaftdiameter angle numflutes stickout coating metric notes machine material plungerate feedrate rpm depth cutpower finishallowance 3dstepover 3dfeedrate 3drpm
703 Foos 703 703 15 degree vee vee 0.25 0 0.5 0 15 2 1.5 0 8 14 18000 0.05 0 10 14 18000
704 Foos 704 20 Degree Vee vee 0.25 0 0.5 0 20 2 1.5 0 8 10 18000 0.05 0 10 10 18000

In my example above my 2d and 3d parameters are the same because I dont think I will be using those tools for 3d work.

To access the .csv file open CC. Then About and Open data directory. Under the CC folder there is a tools folder and that is where custom tools are stored. Simply open the custom tool database you created under CC. Since CC is open after you save the database it will not find it in its modified form. You must quit CC and reopen for CC to use the new and/or modified tool database. Not sure why but maybe the custom tool databases are only read during opening of CC. Whatever reason you must restart CC to get the new/modified database to be used.

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Thank you very much, this information was very helpful
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