Using a larger diameter tool for the straight cut affected the surface finish, if it was the same diameter as the rest , the results would be almost identical to the downcut
All of the bits we discussed in this video are endmills, “bit” and “end mill” are often used interchangeably. Here is a great article! makezine.com/2014/09/10/endmills/
I've always been a fan of the Whiteside UD2102. www.avidcnc.com/whiteside-updown-cut-spiral-cnc-router-bit-14-x-1-p-431.html Just make sure when you're cutting on your first pass you plunge deep enough to get the upspiral section buried in the material so you don't get tear out.
Great refresher on tool selection and machining process. Awesome tool organizer to boot!
TIm Sway and Avid CNC - great combo!
Great content! Thank you for this. Tim Sway sent me here.
This video is amazing! I run a fab lab and look forward to using this as a resource when teaching about our Shopbot
@Cris Kaminsky Didn't they tell you? These bits only work on Avid machines ;-D
Using a larger diameter tool for the straight cut affected the surface finish, if it was the same diameter as the rest , the results would be almost identical to the downcut
This is fantastic. Is helping me a lot. Thank you so much for sharing.
Best information I have found
That was such a great explanation
Thank you very much for this!
Can you count the shaft length when using a straight cut bit as 'usable', to get to a depth? or does the whole bit need to be cutting the whole time
nice video, what about end mill bits?
All of the bits we discussed in this video are endmills, “bit” and “end mill” are often used interchangeably. Here is a great article! makezine.com/2014/09/10/endmills/
How about the number of flutes
Hi there, for plywood machining I would rather think of PCD router bits. Best regards.
Would the compression bit work in kiln dried 3/4 pine?
I've always been a fan of the Whiteside UD2102. www.avidcnc.com/whiteside-updown-cut-spiral-cnc-router-bit-14-x-1-p-431.html Just make sure when you're cutting on your first pass you plunge deep enough to get the upspiral section buried in the material so you don't get tear out.
All your cuts were climb cuts. I think conventional cuts would have a superior finish.