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[[User:Idn|Idn]] ([[User talk:Idn|talk]]) 07:03, 9 December 2015 (PST)
 
[[User:Idn|Idn]] ([[User talk:Idn|talk]]) 07:03, 9 December 2015 (PST)
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=== Tooling ===
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When purchasing cutters, keep the following advice from Louis in mind:
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* Fewer flutes are better for the speed of the machine
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* Carbide cutters will last longer and keep their edge
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* 3mm shank is the default collet that we have
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* The longer the tool, the thicker you need the shank. ER11 used in the machine has a maximum shank size of 7mm but we don't have any collets other than 3mm
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Revision as of 20:14, 16 December 2015

Current ongoing project and is not yet completed ready for general use.

Talk to Idn or TBSliver

Idn (talk) 07:03, 9 December 2015 (PST)

Tooling

When purchasing cutters, keep the following advice from Louis in mind:

  • Fewer flutes are better for the speed of the machine
  • Carbide cutters will last longer and keep their edge
  • 3mm shank is the default collet that we have
  • The longer the tool, the thicker you need the shank. ER11 used in the machine has a maximum shank size of 7mm but we don't have any collets other than 3mm