Hi,
I’m trying to better understand configuring feed rates, rpm etc for different materials.
I used the settings from here - EstlCAM Setup - V1 Engineering Documentation
I can cut MDF cleanly with these.
When I apply these settings to a chip load calculator I end up with:
mm per second * 60 = mm per minute
15 * 60 = 900
mmpm * (rpm / no. of flutes) = chip load
900 / (24000 * 2 ) = 0.019
Apparently I should be aiming for the range - 0.10 - 0.18 for 1/8th bit on MDF:
So I appear to be a factor of 10 out. Am I missing something here?
Second question is ESTLcam appears to be trying to help me with these calcs:
It is working out the chip thickness using diameter, feedrate, RPM, flute count:
What is chip thickness vs chip load?
Cheers,
Steve