So as I started making larger cuts, I really found a need for a level spoilboard. I picked up a Whiteside #6210 and added it to my tool list using the manufacturer specs. The problem I’m having is that even though it’s a 1" bit, since the flutes are only .125 it’s cutting like a .125 bit. I started to level a 32x24 piece of mdf last night, but quit 5 hours into it when I realized it wasn’t even halfway done. I would assume that changing the flute length would fix the problem, but I figured I would ask around and see what you guys are doing to remedy this issue. Thanks.
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Please post a screen grab of your tool definition and your c2d file.
It may help to see:
Here is how my tool is set up. As for the file, I simply made a 32x24 square and created a toolpath to pocket at .010 (one pass). Toolpath time is 688 minutes. It’s only removing 1/16th of material with each pass, which I could have done with any 1/8th endmill.
What do you have the stepover defined as in your file?
Well that’s my problem. I’m not sure what to change the stopover to. So I never changed the stepover, I believe V5 automatically set it to .08.
Sorry but I can 't wrap my head around the …I bought a 1.0 inch (cutter) but added it as a 1/8" cutter…huh? Why would you do this? (Hint: Change it to a 1.0 inch cutter with a 0.5-0.75 step over) PS I sure hope you trammed (Squared) your spindle to the table first.
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Half the tool diameter is usually a good starting point.
Here is my custom tool set up for Whiteside and a generic knockoff 1" surfacing bit.
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 601 | whiteside | 6210 | Fly Cutter | end | 1 | 0.125 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 2 | 3 | 0.25 | 0 | Shapeoko | MDF | 10 | 80 | 16000 | 0.01 | 1 | 20 | 80 | 16000 | ||||
| 602 | Sugelary | X002JUT7TF | Fly Cutter | end | 1 | 0.125 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 2 | 3 | 0.25 | 0 | Shapeoko | MDF | 10 | 100 | 16000 | 0.01 | 1 | 20 | 80 | 16000 |
Here are the definitions of the tool database files.
carbide3d_tool_database_defenitions.pdf (30.5 KB)
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