I am preparing a proposal for a client wanting a project with some very fine gear teeth. I’ll be cutting 1/2 inch Baltic plywood with a 1/16" (or so) end mill on my Machinist. Can anyone offer some tips re: feeds and speeds or just some general advice? Thanks, ~Mike
Dial setting #3 on the Makita, 1000-1500 mm/min. 1/2-D depth of cut. Ramp 5 deg at 500 mm/min
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Thanks, Nick. Very encouraged to see the fast carve times when I plug in your numbers.
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Those are great suggestions by Nick (disclaimer included ;))
I usually ramp at my cutting speed - I haven’t seen any negative affects (yet).
-Tom
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I normally ramp at the cut speed as well, with 1/8"+ anyway, but I’m a chicken with tiny bits!
Thanks, guys. I’ll order some of the tiny bits, and use Nick’s advice about a slower ramp speed, at least at first. I’ve gained some confidence, but I’m going to tell the client that I’ll cut out a couple of gears before I commit to the project.
Can you please let us know how it goes, I have similar gear plans in the pipeline.
I’ll do that. I’ve got some bits on order, and I’m still sorting out my machine, so it will be a few days.
I sent a reply from my tablet, and a bot replied that my message was too short! That’s the first time I’ve ever been accused of that!
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