Cutting the same design but with a 3/16'' bit instead of 1/4''

How To
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Hi Carbiders,

In search of more precision for cutting very small circles, I would like to use a 3/16’’ bit instead of the current 1/4’’ that I usually use. How can I implement this new bit in the same tool path without changing the size of the circles I’m cutting?

Thanks in advance for your help

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Just switch the tool? Where the cut is made will be adjusted for the change in radius/diameter.

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Hi Will,

Thanks for answering in such a timely manner, I will look up the link you sent and give some news as if it works. Thanks again

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Be sure to save the tool path again

Anthony

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Basically I’m using a Amana 51404-K 1/4 to cut circles in PETG but without changing anything to the current dimensions, I want to change the bit for a Amana 51417-K 3/16’‘. So from 1/4’’ to 3/16’’ to cut the exact same design.

Thanks

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Thanks Will, as you can figure I’m completely new to CNC. What I wanted to make sure of is if Cardibe would ‘‘automatically’’ adapt the tool path with no alterations to the design. I guess this is what you meant here

What feeds and speeds would you run for a 3/16’’ Amana on PETG 0.080 sheets?

Thanks very much

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For feeds and speeds see:

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