Novice after some advice

[lukenotts]

Thanks guys,

Geoffrey, If im correct, I think you mean allowing the shank (the part without any cutting edge) to be a few mm into the material on its last pass, so long as the shank is the same diameter as the cutting diameter. I had considered this but was not sure if it was possible... might open up a few more purchasing possibilities. Do you not experience any burning, or is that not something that would happen in materials like MDF or Ply? Interesting you mentioned ply as Im thinking of buying a few sheets and trying those out too.

The machine I have on order is the Heiz S-1000... would have liked to stretch for the faster T series but unfortunately, my budget is restricted, compounded by the fact that I am having to purchase software and WINPC NC USB.

Here is the link to the information supplied on the website I purchased:
Prototools Prototype in House - Heiz S-1000 CNC Machine (with 5-Channel Controller)
Cheers Guys,
Luke

[GEOFFREY]

Yes, that is what I meant. Obviously the shank diameter must be no greater than the cutter dia. I have not had any burning problems, but that is not to say it can't happen. If you cut down to the maximum depth of the cutter flutes, clean out any rout-dust and cut with afairly fast feed I think you will find it does work. I use a down spiral cutter to push the "swarf" downwards, which means it is not being forced up between the cutter and the groove sides. If doing this always stay with the machine whilst cutting just in case it starts to burn. G.