Thread: Which cutting tool on acrylic?
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03-07-2017 #1
Morning, what cutting tool is best to use on acrylic sheet?
Thank you
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03-07-2017 #2
Single or 2 flute sharp cutter. Look at APT's website for something that will suit.
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03-07-2017 #3
definitely recommend single flute, will make your life easier.
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03-07-2017 #4
single flute "O" flute.
Gerry
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03-07-2017 #5
Thank you so much for all the replies, i've got both single and two fluted ones.
Cheers
kev
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04-07-2017 #6
Also, make sure you use cast rather than extruded acrylic. I find that cast cuts really well and extruded can melt onto the endmill at the same feeds and speeds.
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06-07-2017 #7
In addition, using a little washing up liquid in water provides an excellent cutting fluid and using a 'climb' cutting direction seems to improve surface finish to the cut edge.
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