The only endmills I have are the ones that came with the starter pack and also this one: #302 0.50" V-Bit Cutter - 60°
I believe none of the ones in the starter pack are suitable for chamfers (correct me if I’m wrong) but would the V bit cutter be able to do it? Or do I need to buy a 1/8" chamfer cutter specifically?
Oh and if the V bit cutter can do it, would it be able to do it in aluminium? I know people generally say you can’t use the 1/4" cutters with ali, but as its such a small cut would it be ok?
The 301 and 302 are not intended for aluminum.
I use the 501 PCB Mill for aluminum chamfers. It doesn’t provide a large amount of depth, but it definitely creates a friendlier edge.
I’ve also recently ordered an actual chamfer mill. I’ll be messing with it, via Carbide Create, this week.
Ive used a whiteside 90 and 60 degree v to chamfer aluminum. Worked great. No damage to bits.
Ive even used thoise cheap 30 degree ones . the fine tips get muted but they work.
Hey Kevin,
I cut alot of shapes out of thin aluminum sheet and while the bottom edge usually comes out pretty clean, the top side edge can sometimes be a little rough. I dont have any chamfer bits but i do have a few 501’s. Any chance you could give me an idea of how to set up a tool path to do this in carbide create?
Hey Chris.
We talked about this exact thing on Carbide Create Live. I’ll have it up Monday with Chapters. I think you’ll get an idea from that. I’ll also drop a file here when I’m back in the office that day. .
