BallEndMill for Aluminum

I started to build out a reference table, mostly for my Nomad, but didn’t do anything on the Shapeoko, but might go back and do that, as it’ll cross over to the 1F easily. It’s a whole playlist, so be sure to check other videos in the series. 12 & 13 are good starting points too.

Optimized roughing can be highly effective for machining part features such as pockets with challenging corners as well as any straight walls two times the diameter of your end mill and require long axial depths of cuts. This strategy enables you to machine pockets three to four times faster than conventional methods while also dramatically extending the life of your tools.

Metric end millsfor sale

Hey Kyle - 40-60ipm is reasonable and safe for most hobbyist machines. I’ve pushed mine to 100 so far without any problems. 176 is pretty fast - well outside the speeds capable by the X-Carve, but OF is capable of doing it. I don’t know what the upper limit for speeds. I hope to do some testing and post a video - maybe I’ll target Richard’s numbers to validate (not that I don’t believe them - I just like some comfort that my machine is capable).

Thanks Paul. Whereabout on the site, if you don’t mind me asking? I can find the Tool Poster and the catalogue, but nothing about Feeds and Speeds.

I don’t have many bits at the moment, but while playing with the ones I do have, I tried moving from MDF to Hardwood pieces but am unsure how to adjust my speeds and feeds.

Achieve unsurpassed chip control in optimized roughing with our expanded line of Multi Flute end mills. Innovative engineering, such as a new, advanced chip splitter design, ensures that you can thrive even in applications requiring depths of cut up to 3 times the diameter of the tool.

Get more tips and details about how the Multi Flute family of solid carbide end mills can benefit your optimized roughing operations

Endmill size chart pdf

I am looking for a comprehensive guide on how to set my Spindle speed, Feed Rate and Plunge rate for various materials - or as a rule of thumb, how these figures vary between MDF, Softwoods and Hardwoods.

StandardendMill sizes

This product series now offers smaller diameters down to 1/8”, necked versions with extended reaches, and even a new ball nose option for those demanding 3D applications that require optimal performance and tool life. Thanks to the introduction of over 80 new tools, this extensive product range has all you need to master the art of optimized roughing.

This might be helpful - and hopefully not too against the grain - but Carbide 3D (Winston Moy) did a series for cutting different materials for their machines (Shapeoko and Nomad). Its still a good starting point for those new.

If you join the Onefinity CNC Users Group on Facebook, A user Richard Kopp uploaded an excel sheet for Makita Feed & Speed Calculator. Hopefully that will help some.

I did forget i did this. I did not use this for speeds and feeds but i did load it into my v carve for tool dimensions for whiteside bits https://www.whitesiderouterbits.com/ gave me a starting point for bitsbits downloads section

Microend mills

Metric end millssizes

Surely Richard Kopp would not mind. Here is a link to my google drive with the file. Makita Feed & Speed Calculator by Richard Kopp

EndMill cutter sizes in mm

Feeds and Speeds: The Definitive Guide (Updated for 2022) If you're serious about CNC, you NEED to optimize your Feeds and Speeds. Why? Because feeds and

StubEndMill

Here’s an article that I think might be of interest to many of you. I think it does a good job of explaining the concepts. I don’t have any connection or financial interest in the company making the post, but I subscribe to his email list because I have found many of his posts interesting.

CNC Feeds and Speeds Calculator Wood CNC Feeds and Speeds Cookbook Italian Olive by Cookwoods.com... Here's your comprehensive guide to CNC Wood Cutting

Would love to see the feed and speed calculator however I do not have a Facebook account. Is this available as a different link not on Facebook?

Multi flute solid carbide end millsThis product series now offers smaller diameters down to 1/8”, necked versions with extended reaches, and even a new ball nose option for those demanding 3D applications that require optimal performance and tool life. Thanks to the introduction of over 80 new tools, this extensive product range has all you need to master the art of optimized roughing. Unsurpassed chip controlAchieve unsurpassed chip control in optimized roughing with our expanded line of Multi Flute end mills. Innovative engineering, such as a new, advanced chip splitter design, ensures that you can thrive even in applications requiring depths of cut up to 3 times the diameter of the tool. Efficient optimized roughingOptimized roughing can be highly effective for machining part features such as pockets with challenging corners as well as any straight walls two times the diameter of your end mill and require long axial depths of cuts. This strategy enables you to machine pockets three to four times faster than conventional methods while also dramatically extending the life of your tools. KEY PRODUCT BENEFITSIncreased chip evacuation in deep pocket applicationsTiAIN coating increases tool lifeSmoother cutting for an improved surface finishHigh heat abrasion resistanceStronger cutting edge 6-FLUTE SERIESDesigned for Optimized and Peripheral Roughing and Finishing applications in Stainless Steel, Titanium and high-temperature alloysEccentric O.D. relief creating a stronger cutting edgeVariable indexing to reduce harmonics providing smoother cutting and improved surface finishIncreased radial depths as compared to the S738 & S938View High-Performance RangeView Advanced Roughing Range 7-FLUTE SERIESDesigned for Optimized and Peripheral Roughing and Finishing applications in Stainless Steel, Titanium and high-temperature alloysVariable indexing to reduce harmonics providing smoother cutting and improved surface finishEccentric O.D. relief creating a stronger cutting edgeIncreased feed rates as compared to the S638View High-Performance RangeView Advanced Roughing Range 9-FLUTE SERIESDesigned for Optimized and Peripheral Roughing and Finishing applications in Stainless Steel, Titanium and high-temperature alloysEccentric O.D. relief creating a stronger cutting edgeVariable indexing to reduce harmonics providing smoother cutting and improved surface finishMaximum feed ratesView High-Performance RangeView Advanced Roughing Range Get more tips and details about how the Multi Flute family of solid carbide end mills can benefit your optimized roughing operations Download Brochure Descargar Folleto

I think what I am battling to grasp is what would be considered a fast Feed Rate on the Onefinity. I’ve seen videos where they refer to 40-50 ipm as a conservative speed - so that is what I planned on using. However, when going through Richard Kopps Makita Calculator , I see that his examples referring to an 1/8 inch 2 flute End Mill - He suggests 12k RPM at 132 ipm or 16k RPM at 176ipm (For Ply or MDF), in order to obtain the correct Chip load for that bit .

Kyle make sure you watch all the video, it is only 5 minutes long but it is full of all the info you will need to set up your tool database and personalize it. (speeds and feeds on about 4minutes in)