Thread: Hello from a CNC newbie
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08-02-2017 #6
So you are just taking whats rightfully yours then
You will need 1/8 3mm and 6mm 1/4 collets for sure. Thats the most used ones. Of course you can choose only the metric, but sooner or later you will see a deal, so better have that 4 collets from start.
Basically that are the most used bits also. 3mm/ 1/8/ 2 flute spiral bits and 6mm / 1/4/ 2 flute spiral bits.
Of the 6mm is also best to have 60 degree V cutters for engraving, 2 flute straight bits for general purpose, short and long spiral bits for aluminum or wood cutting. Buy one 12mm and 19mm 2 flute bit 6mm shank, what they call at ebay "bottom cleaning " bit so you could surface with it and for faster material removal / wood/
You will eventually need some ball nose bits also in all sizes and its good to have 2-3mm diamond shaped cutters for composite materials
But to learn most of all buy 3mm 2 flute and 6mm 2 flute spiral bits in quantity.
All of these Carbide is best.
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