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Thread: Ragged edges

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  1. #1
    Ok my learning curve continues.

    I designed a simple house in CAD software, imported it to Vectric Cut2D to create the toolpaths and exported to Mach3 as part of my learning.

    The house in the photo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/59593297@N07/5537454838/

    is my 2nd attempt at using the software combo above.

    Although generally happy, I noticed the edges of the 3.6mm ply used, are ragged and torn especially around the windows. I'm not sure why?

    I used a 3mm ball nose cutter and think this may be part of the reason and think an end-mill may be better. Possibly the feed rate was too fast, or the cutter not sharp enough, or the ply not suitable? I'm not sure really.

    I would be grateful for any suggestions at this point. Thanks.

    Simon.

  2. #2
    Simon

    maybe you could add your speed and feed so the correct feed could be worked out

    Were you using an end mill ? for wood you should be using a router cutter

    That ply you used is known as far eastern, and those splinters look normal for that stuff from B & Q ?

    The best material would be Birch ply

    Phil

  3. I think the issue is ply quality. I use to work for print finishers. They have been using cutting forms (steel shaped blades embedded in ply). This ply was real stuff and I don't think It would give so uneven edge.

  4. #4
    Quote Originally Posted by wiatroda View Post
    I think the issue is ply quality. I use to work for print finishers. They have been using cutting forms (steel shaped blades embedded in ply). This ply was real stuff and I don't think It would give so uneven edge.
    Birch ply

    Phil


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  5. #5
    Two further questions.

    Does anyone have any idea of a supplier of birch ply that delivers to Lincolnshire/East Midlands?

    Are the cutters for metal and wood the same? If not, how can I tell the difference and where can I source wood cutters from?

    Thanks in advance.

    Simon.

  6. #6
    Quote Originally Posted by Minnican View Post
    Does anyone have any idea of a supplier of birch ply that delivers to Lincolnshire/East Midlands?
    Google search "birch ply suppliers that deliver to Lincolnshire" "birch ply suppliers that deliver to East Midlands"

    Quote Originally Posted by Minnican View Post
    Are the cutters for metal and wood the same? If not, how can I tell the difference and where can I source wood cutters from?
    No they are different, but difficult to tell apart. So buy from a router cutter manufacturer like TREND amongst others.

    Phil

  7. #7
    That fake plywood, usual stuff from B&Q is almost impossible to cut without feathering, even using a new cutter in a 24000 router.
    Ive even had it show feathering using a power fretsaw and that useually cuts very clean!
    Also a ball cutter is not the best to cut wood with, better to get a single edge cutter and up the speed if you can.
    If you want to use the cheap(not these days) B&Q variety you can do it by varnishing both sides the day before, I used to do this when I built model boats, gives a very clean cut although costs for the varnish!

    Peter

  8. You can use endmill's to cut wood with, single flue are the best for wood if using an endmill. HSS router bits also work very well, though don't last as long with some types of wood. I completely agree on going to birch or another higher quality plywood. I get mine ordered from a mill in bulk here in Scotland which is of no help to you at all. Best of luck and the varnish works, it just adds an expense and the time for the varnish to set.

    Michael

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    I use quite a few of these Silverline TCT cutters. Cheap with a reasonable cut:

    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1-4-SHANK-STRA...item2307ee4a3a

    I've also recently bought, but not yet used, a spiral cutter a bit like this one. They shear the wood rather than rip across the fibre.
    http://www.trend-uk.com/en/UK/trend/...ledge&id=15884
    Building a CNC machine to make a better one since 2010 . . .
    MK1 (1st photo), MK2, MK3, MK4

  10. #10
    Quick question regarding the rags on your windows, are you cutting only on one side? Rags can occur on "breakthrough", where your cutter goes through the material. Have you tried / is it feasible to cut on one side about halfway and turn it over?

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