Hi,
I recently discovered a FabLab near to where I live, and have been visiting it for the last few weeks to make a project.
However i am not sure of the best cutting speeds for the materials i am using. And as a result it took 2 hours to cut a 2' x 3' piece of 1/2" ply.
I am using a ShopBot, with a 3Kw router. I need to cut the design into 1/2" ply with a 1/4" bit. I have access to a 1/4" 2 flute router bit and a 1/4" Down-Cut Spiral Router Cutter.
currently the cutting settings are:
pass depth - 0.125 (inch) (3mm)
Spindle speed - 12000 (rpm)
Feed rate - 100.0 (inch/min) (60mm/sec)
Plunge rate - 30.0 (inch/min) (20mm/sec)
I am also using a 1"/25mm ramp on all cuts.
Please can you suggest the best router bit to use, and the best settings for the control of the router. Any advice is greatly appreciated.
-Ben