Originally Posted by
WWWOODMAN
I have been machining thermofused melamine on 3/4" particle board cabinet parts for years on my point to point machine. I only recently started having problems with chipping on the edge of most every groove, after running only a few parts with a new bit. The bit is 1/2" down shear. A groove in my case is a 1/4" X 3/4" plow, @ 24" long.
I understand the problem is shared between tooling and material.
I need to be educated in carbide bits. Are there differing Grades, Strengths? I need an unbiased answer, rather than a salesperson....doing his/her job.
Please be specific. I have equivalent to a mile of grooves to cut, and I cant stop for a bit change every 50 feet or so,
Thanks for any input or point of reference that you can offer......
WWWOODMAN