Burnt bit slotting MDF

[d4cnc]

Ah I see.. yes, I knew there'd be some hurdles with this machine, but at the price point, it was a perfect choice for me as someone who couldn't even spell CNC let alone know for certain that I'd take to it. I wouldn't have had the confidence to spend much more on what is a very new field. Obviously hindsight thinks otherwise.. ;)

I also bought some straight single flutes.. In HSM it seems to work better..
So having set Feed to 50% (to adjust for lightweight machine), I'm now seeing recommendations for a 6mm DOC of 10k RPM & 1000mm/min. Would this be a good option do you think for initial cutting? (and as recommended.. boost it up on the fly if sounds ok)

Or is single flute the wrong choice for MDF?

*PS.. the plan of getting it done today is out the window..
1/4" router bit shafts in England? Not a good match for the 6mm collet in the machine. New ER11 1/4" coming by Tuesday apparently.




@Ger.. 0.8kW spindle power but just 2860mm/min max rapids..