Quote Originally Posted by dachopper View Post
Ok - but the RPM the calculators are asking for are actually more like 6000 rpm, if I'm cutting at say 3000 mm/min. If I wanted to use the router at 100% ( 24,000 rpm ), then it would ask me to go faster than my rapid speeds - 12,000 mm/min
enter carbide tool, if you enter HSS that could happen. And you can limit the rapid speed programming your machine. DId you down load HSMAdviser trial?

here bellow 3 simulations 12mm indexing 1 flute bit / this is absolutely tremendous cutter/ , 6mm and 3mm .

these are real speeds for wood, as i use them without problem. just adjusted to your machine. On mine i cut ~16000 mm/min on some occasions at 3000mms2, but my point is that such speeds are not everyday needed. only special bits go at that speed.


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