Using a 1/16th" O flute Amana Spektra (51441-K) to cut 1/8" acrylic. Running at suggested feeds and speeds of 60 in/min at 18K RPM with a 1/16th" depth of cut. I get like 2min of runtime before the bit is coated in melted plastic and starts destroying my workpiece. Is there something I’m missing? T…

What sort of acrylic? Cast or extruded? Have you seen the videos at: [image] #MaterialMonday on YouTube Tutorials @wmoy has begin a series of YouTube videos on #MaterialMonday. For the full list: https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/materialmonday A central tenet of this …

Feeding fast, still melting acrylic

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WillAdams (William Adams (Carbide 3D)) December 25, 2024, 1:16am 2

What sort of acrylic?

Cast or extruded?

Have you seen the videos at:

One suggestion is to put a thin coating of dish detergent on the surface.

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