Re: Router bit wear...
Thanks for the posts.
NLLancaster, this was 6061 purchased from a metal works company online.
My setup is based around a wood router for the moment M12V and I wonder if that has some impact on things as well. I initially tried a larger DOC based on the outputs from both (FSWizard and G-Wizard) but was cutting a number of pockets and it seemed to stress over the additional material removal. At the recommended numbers from the calculators the machine choked on the initial plunge and practically came to a halt, I assumed the DOC was too much reduced it and away we went.
The feeds aren't an issue with the machine it seems to be more problematic around the DOC setting.
Anyway, Pledge is a good idea.. does it work better than WD-40? It seems like the chips just hang around with WD-40 and do not disperse from the cutting path.
With the chip welding can the bit be saved, meaning cleaned up and re-used or has it began its down ward spiral and needs to be replaced?
Adam,
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