Shopbot PRS CNC router: Difference between revisions
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[https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups=#!searchin/pumping-station-one/shopbot Shopbot Forum] | [https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups=#!searchin/pumping-station-one/shopbot Shopbot Forum] | ||
[https://groups.google.com/d/msg/pumping-station-one/vUF3iKRQ9yc/_qNnLXzZ3QcJ Overvies of Cut Load calcualtions for setting bit feed and speed rates] | |||
== User Tips & Troubleshooting Reports == | == User Tips & Troubleshooting Reports == | ||
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* Collets, Bits, Feeds and Speeds | * Collets, Bits, Feeds and Speeds | ||
** Feeds and Speeds | |||
***Use a Cut Load Calculator to determine which feeds and speeds you should be using for your specific bits. An overview is avaialble at: [https://groups.google.com/d/msg/pumping-station-one/vUF3iKRQ9yc/_qNnLXzZ3QcJ] | |||
** Collets | ** Collets | ||
*** We currently have collets for 1/2, 1/4, 3/16 and 1/8" shank bits. | *** We currently have collets for 1/2, 1/4, 3/16 and 1/8" shank bits. | ||
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* ShopBot should not be used for... | * ShopBot should not be used for... | ||
** Metals other than aluminum | ** Metals other than aluminum | ||
** Cutting anything that requires coolant or lubricant (it will | ** Cutting anything that requires coolant or lubricant (it will ruin the waste board) | ||
** Ripping lumber (use the table saw) | ** Ripping lumber (use the table saw) | ||
** Thickness Planning (Use the planner if you can) | ** Thickness Planning (Use the planner if you can) | ||
