I had a look at the design at makerspace and was aiming to use a v bit for the ridges but I could only find end mills and engraving bits. Someone kindly pointed out that I could use an engraving bit for the job but Vcarve calculated about one hour and 20 minutes (for the ridges only) for each board using engraving compared to 15 minutes using a 60 degree V bit. As I don’t own any router bits, I was wondering if it’s possible to borrow a v bit from the big cnc if allowed and there are no comparability issues? Or any other tips by the @CNCtechs or anybody else on how to reduce the cutting time is welcome!
By the way, I’m aware that I could do this project using the routers in the woodshop but my aim was to use the cnc so I familiarise with it.
Hi Endri , apologies just seeing this message now. Usually, we like to keep mini and big cnc bits seperate. Partly so they dont go missing and secondly because some aren’t comptabible for both machines. In your case, to make these boards, depending the finish you require, a 0.5/1mm vbit will give you a neater finish and allow the option for filleted edges at the top of each ridge but will as you say take a little while, whereas a 60degree vbit will take less time but restrict you to the bits profile. These are personal design preferences you will have to decide and use the bits accordingly but if you need to use a vbit from the big cnc you should let techs know before so we can confirm. Also, if you are planning to make these boards to size, they look quite long, so (obvious i know) make sure it will fit including clamps/ sacrificial board in the mini cnc compartment. Remember you can always request bigcnc access/induction if you wish tonmake them on the big cnc but you will have to be competent with the mini first, so id advise getting well aquainted with the mini cnc…hope this helps and not too much info. Let me know what you want to do..you can pm me.
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