A question of Mdf?

[EddyCurrent]

Does it plunge well? Know of any good prices on straight flutes?

here; https://www.toolstation.com/shop/Pow...traight/p67412

You should use a spiral lead-in because they are not designed to plunge straight down, I use them all the time.

[Millatime16]

here; https://www.toolstation.com/shop/Pow...traight/p67412

You should use a spiral lead-in because they are not designed to plunge straight down, I use them all the time.

Thanks, but isn't that a router bit? I'm talking CNC btw.

[EddyCurrent]

Ha, the router bit has no idea nor cares whether you are using a router or a cnc, in fact I'm suprised you thought there was a difference. (where we are talking about wood products)

[Millatime16]

Ha, the router bit has no idea nor cares whether you are using a router or a cnc, in fact I'm suprised you thought there was a difference.

Sorry I thought they were different. I just found a straight fluted mill bit that can plunge (specifically for CNC). Will give one of those a try. Thanks for suggestion. :)

[EddyCurrent]

Plunging is fine but there comes a time when you should look at lead-in moves. What CAM software are you using ?

[Millatime16]

Plunging is fine but there comes a time when you should look at lead-in moves. What CAM software are you using ?

I would only be plunging 6mm holes and the start of the table edge. I am using V Carve and Mach 3

[charlieuk]

spiral or ramp it in, I have been getting the real cheap ones from banggood and had good results and about £1-3 each depending on size

[Millatime16]

spiral or ramp it in, I have been getting the real cheap ones from banggood and had good results and about £1-3 each depending on size

Carbide or HSS?