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speed up or down, or something else?????

Discussion in 'CNC Mills/Routers' started by Dale Y, Apr 24, 2017.

  1. Dale Y

    Dale Y New
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    Started on a my first real cutting project and made a couple prototypes. I am using poplar wood (soft) right now and cut a series of narrow channels approx. 7-8 mm wide x 6mm deep with a 3mm spiral up bit cutting 3mm deep at a time. I seem to be getting a lot of ragged material let at the top edge of my cuts. Looking to avoid some trial on my part and error by asking for some ideas on what I should try adjusting.
     
  2. Giarc

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    It may because you are using an upcut but and it is tearing out the wood. Some people use downcut bits to avoid this tear out.
     
  3. Kevon Ritter

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    Down or straight would be much better. See down a lot on laminated or thin cuts.
     
  4. Giarc

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    Yes. I use straight a lot when cutting wood because I have old router bits.
     

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