Cutting Acrylic on CNC

I started with the Amana Tool #RC-45711 90° insert carbide v-bit all from our website.
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RPM: 18,000
Feed Rate: 40ipm
Plunge Rate: 20ipm
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I then switched out for the 51441-K 1/16" Spektra™ coated spiral O flute upcut bit to make the holes for the screws to go though.
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RPM: 18,000
Plunge Rate: 17.5ipm
Spiral ramp down: .125"
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I then switched out for the 51404-K 1/4" Spektra™ coated spiral O flute upcut bit to cut the remaining profile.
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RPM: 18,000
Feed Rate: 100ipm
Plunge Rate: 50ipm
Depth of cut: .125"
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#short #shorts

Tools Used:

STEPCRAFT M.1000 CNC Machine
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Design Software - Vectric V-Carve Pro -
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Amana Tool 45771-K Solid Carbide Spektra Extreme Tool Life Coated 30 Degree Engraving 0.005 Tip Width x 1/4 SHK x 2-1/4 Inch Long Signmaking Router Bit
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[bollocksoplenty]

I prefer the H201PJ4 nick back paddy whack upslice dongle.

[PacificoAyala]

Ah yes, how reliable is the FCBJ-979-2 bit, never fails

[Sarah_Basiri]

When he said, "a292828nxbwjhq" i absolutely knew what he was talking about 💯

[RagingRatMax]

I understood about 10% of what you just said

[FullMetal]

I suggest getting one of them PK143-4556HJK 1/2 spiral Ultra FUEL MAX smooth bore cutting bit multi tool multiple multi functional multiplier multiplication Cutting Disk EXTREME Techno Mumbo Jumbo edition. They work great. Source? Trust me bro.

[prime-mate]

As a CNC operator/programmer, I really appreciate the bit numbers and didn't bat an eye at the vid, but these comments are hilarious 😂😂 and.. my go to for acrylic is the onsrud 65‐018 3/16" upcut spiral O, 32000 rpms at 125-170 ipm depending on the type of acrylic. 😂😂

[schoggi]

im literally only watching these bc the bits have such a nice blue color xD

[Beanut]

He's just reading entire Handbooks at this point

[raceinstinct]

guy is narrating a machine and i love it

[abide_the_dude]

I see that your table has a lot of cuts in it and you probably replace it after a while but have you ever thought of using a spoiler board. 1/4 mdf still let’s lots of suction through and could even add double stick tape if needed but it will save your table a lot longer. We use them all the time in our stair building shop. Our bits never touch our table. And we have plugs for all non used holes

[carmenrepucci]

If you want to minimize pulled up paper, but still use an upcut, run a chamfer mill around the profile for a nice, controlled edge break first, and then cut the profile with your upcut

[r-sole]

I can't tell if I prefer the wabba-labba dingdong bit of the jiminy crock puppet bit

[crabmannyjoe]

Acrylic likes heavy chips faster than you might think. Same with thin aluminum sheets.

[JF]

The O flute is probably one of the best bits out there. Such clean cuts in plastic. You do have to use high RPM.

[BasicFolders]

Just for your records, this is the video that lured me into your web, and now I'm happily subscribed. 😍👍

[lonewolfark]

That's a satisfying tool you got there

[jonp]

Good to see that years have passed since the last time I wandered into one of these videos and mr ToolsToday was complaining that people were saying “just use a drill” saying it’s easier with a CNC etc not realising that we don’t have a nick nack paddywack lying about for super flangelated ambernikle underslucks.

[tooltym]

Countersunk screws are not advisable in acrylic. Any expansion or contraction of the acrylic itself or the surface it's mounted to will result quickly in screw hole breakout. Better to use a flat under-head type screw thru an oversized thru-hole. If you need a flush top surface, use a flat low-head screw thru an oversized thru hole and an oversized counterbore, to allow for slight movement.

[oops]

This entire time I thought it was wood and was like "wtf is he talking about?!" 😂🙏🏻

[ayooo]

I’m a Design Engineer and i love this🤝🏻