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How to Choose Router Bits

by astech-cnctools

How to Choose Router Bits

 

In CNC machining, choose the Right router bits is an important task.

Because router bit quality, good or bad will help with your quality outcome and affect the entire use of cnc router.

So, how to choose router bits? Maybe many people are confusing when select from endless variety of cnc tools, especially if you are new to a router.

 

Here are some important tips on how to choose router bits:

 

1.    Tools selection on how to choose router bits:

(1)  Router bit types;

(2)  Router bit quality;

(3)  Shank diameter:

   Choose the right router bits, should select suitable shank diameter for your router collets and screw nut.

   The most common types: 1/4" and 1/2" shank sizes.

 

(4)  Tools materials:

   Such as made by: diamond, solid carbide, high speed steel, etc.

   Different cnc cutter materials correspond to different router application.

 

(5)  Cutter life: it determines whether you can save money!

(6)  Speed:

In general, the faster speed, the more serious the wear, so lead to shorter service life.

(7)  Efficiency:

Usually, sharp cutters are much safer, cut better and require less power.

(8)  Keep good balance:

If has any vibration, will affect not only cut quality, but also your safety.

So, keep good spin and balance is very important.

 

2.    Router configuration on how to choose router bits:

Need to consider spindle power, cnc spindle speed, etc.

 

3.    Processing materials on how to choose router bits:

Consider from: materials thickness, hardness, size and so on.

 

4.    Machining requirement:

(1)  Different process requirements, such as fine machining with high precision, rough machining, fast speed, high efficiency, different engraving pattern, etc, demand different diamond bits.

(2)  Usually, the higher precision, demands the sharper cnc router bits.

 

 

Besides How to Choose Router Bits, you may also interest in:

(1)    How to Select Stone CNC Router;

(2)    What Item Should We Note When Buy CNC Router.

 

 






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