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  1. Thread: Rotary Compressor

    by bzen
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    Re: Look into Elmo Rietschle

    i know its been a while but do you still resell for them and is it just the units or do you also sell the inverters
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    Re: Burning plywood when cutting

    currently im cutting with a double fluted down cut bit as the compression one is now unavailable until tomorrow,and the chips are a mix of dust and small curls
  3. Re: first time using a compression bit on wood, looking for advice

    vacuum table
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    Re: Burning plywood when cutting

    you would do 2 passes with the compression bit?
    i was previously running a double flute downcut at 15,000 rpm and 125 imp
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    Re: Burning plywood when cutting

    what settings are you using for this bit if you were cutting 4" coasters out of 6 mm plywood
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    Re: anyone cutting foamcore artboard?

    i cut a lot of foam boards ranging from 3/16" to 1" and i would never use a bit for a clean edge, i use a blade attachment (cut guru se 246) and it leaves a prefect edge
  7. first time using a compression bit on wood, looking for advice

    so i was finally able to convince my boss to buy a compression bit, its a whiteside solid carbide compression bit, 1/4 cut 1/4 shank, can compression bits be plunged into the cut like the other bits,...
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    Re: what causes this issue when cutting wood

    ok ill have to practice ramping in (if you have any tips for ramping i think you can tell im pretty new to these machines), everything i cut is either prepared for me in our digital department or i...
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    Re: what causes this issue when cutting wood

    whats the best way to start?
  10. need advice, first time using a compression bit

    so i was finally able to convince my boss to buy a compression bit, its a whiteside solid carbide compression bit, 1/4 cut 1/4 shank, can compression bits be plunged into the cut like the other bits,...
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    Re: what causes this issue when cutting wood

    so i was finally able to convince my boss to buy a compression bit, its a whiteside solid carbide compression bit, 1/4 cut 1/4 shank, can compression bits be plunged into the cut like the other...
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    Re: what causes this issue when cutting wood

    yea when i run multiple passes with just the downcut bit there is no fuzz, so im the thinking the smaller diameter is it, any tips for how to cut these coasters with as little chipping as possible...
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    Re: what causes this issue when cutting wood

    i tried changing the depths on the initial cut and that didnt fix it so im really at a loss right now
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    Re: what causes this issue when cutting wood

    i didnt think about it like that, is there something i can do to check for it being different sizes? besides the possible difference in sizes are there any other things that could be causing it?
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    Re: what causes this issue when cutting wood

    the bits are identical, except for the cut direction, W2-418 D/U from cut guru
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    Re: what causes this issue when cutting wood

    i switch between a downcut and upcut bit to imitate a compression bit, im trying to cut coasters that are printed on and need very little chipping on the top and bottom, which is working pretty...
  17. Poll: Re: Website is finally working. Can you please tell us what you think?

    i like it, the only thing i would criticize is that the top menu, such as ball screw repair, could have a drop down menu when you put your cursor over it, but other than that great information and i...
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    what causes this issue when cutting wood

    so im cutting 6mm plywood cirlcles(4x4") and im using the poor mans compression bit trick, im using a double fluted down cut bit to get through the top half and then a double fluted upcut to finish...
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    Re: What could couse this problem.

    so im cutting 6mm plywood cirlcles(4x4") and im using the poor mans compression bit trick, im using a double fluted down cut bit to get through the top half and then a double fluted upcut to finish...
  20. Re: looking for files for models that i can cut out of styrene and build

    yes something like an incredibuild
  21. Re: looking for files for models that i can cut out of styrene and build

    haha well i prefer star wars ships over redheads and blondes...
  22. looking for files for models that i can cut out of styrene and build

    so i have tests to run on my machine and a ton of scrap styrene and i was hoping someone in this community might have some model plans that they could share. i have to test cutting speeds and blades...
  23. need help, what is a good way to tes the sharpness of your bits

    so i have a lot of bits left over from the previous operator and i am trying to figure out a way to test/examine the sharpness of the bit without having to use every bit in the machine and then...
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    Re: CNC machine made out of granite

    one of the coolest builds ive seen
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    Re: Advice on Cutters and operations

    the bit i use has a cutting edge diameter of 4mm, rpm - 15,000, with a feed rate of 125 inches per min, i do two passes the first pass has a negative depth value that removes half of the material and...
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    Re: Coroplast / Coroboard/ Corrugated Plastic...

    ive had the best success with a single edge blade, as long as im cutting straight lines, too much of a curve and i run into issues of breaking the blade, i prefer to use a double fluted multi purpose...
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    Re: Advice on Cutters and operations

    i cut similar wood, but mainly around the 6mm size, i also use a 2 flute straight down cut (they are printed on and the up cut will chip the ink), where are you getting your bits from? i currently...
  28. Re: need help, cut guru bits for routing wood on a kongberg xn

    with those settings, would you cut in one pass or multiple passes?
  29. need help, cut guru bits for routing wood on a kongberg xn

    im running a kongsberg xn, using bits from cut guru, and i have a job which requires cutting 4 in coasters from a sheet of birchwood. the feed rate and chip load that they supply dont seem accurate...
  30. kongsberg xn questions and problems for milling wood

    so i run a kongsberg xn with a multicut head, im self taught and have a little over a years experience running the machine. i recently began working on a job cutting coasters out of 3/16" plywood,...
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