I posted these two posts over at the vectric site, and I wanted to ask here too... As there is more activity here...
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So, I'm about ready to take a stab at this.. I bought some led strips (various colors) and power supplies a few weeks ago, got them out this morning and wired them and made sure it all works... I have some 3/16" and 1/4" scraps of acrylic to practice on.. All I need to do now is decide on the bits, speeds, and feeds, and then a design..
I have various bit.. The only bit I have that is 'made' for plastic is an amana 1/8" single flute up spiral...
But I have a 45 and 60 degree miter fold bit, a couple 90 degree carbide bits, some 1/8", 1/4" 3/8" end mills, some radiused, 1/16", 1/8", and 1/4" ball nose..
and I also have these tiny 1/8" 20 degree 1.5mm engraving bits.. I'm wondering if those might be good to use for this..
Anyways, with what I've listed as in my bit collection, would like to hear what you guys suggest I start out with, and what DOC, speed, and feed rates I should use..
I'll be using V Carve Pro to create the tool paths.....
Thanks,
Mark