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11.03 Create ShopBot Tool Fusion 360

Create a tool for the 1/4" straight cut router bit. We have other bits in the Fab Studios for cutting out 3D profiles and engraving but you will use the 1/4" bit for most of your cutting. You will create a tool holder and a tool bit. For 2D cutting the tool holder is not needed but you should make it to know the process in case you do any 3D Cutting. For 3D cutting we need to know where the tool holder is and how big it is.  This videoexternal link shows how to create the 1/4" Flat Endmill ShopBot Toolexternal link .

ShopBot ER25 Collet Nut Settings

General Tab

ItemInformation
Description:ER25 Collet Nut
Vendor:ShopBot
Product ID:ER25
Product Link: ShopBot Storeexternal link

Holder Geometry Tab

DimensionSize
Height #1:17 mm
Upper Diameter #1:42 mm
Lower Diameter #1:42 mm
Height #2:3 mm
Upper Diameter #2:42 mm
Lower Diameter #2:32 mm

1/4" Flat End Mill Tool Settings

General Tab

ItemValue
Description:1/4” Flat Endmill
Vendor:Whiteside
Product ID:1014
Product Link:Whiteside Websiteexternal link

Cutter Tab

ParameterValue
Type:Flat End Mill
Unit:Inches
Clockwise Spindle Rotation:yes
Number of Flutes:2
Material:HSS

Geometry

GeometryValue
Diameter:.25 in
Shaft Diameter:.25 in (fx)
Overall length:2.5 in
Length below Holder:1.2 in
Shoulder Length:1 in
Flute length:1 in

Shaft Tab

Not used for this simple end mill.

Holder Tab

Not used for 2D and 2.5D cutting but we can select the custom holder we made so we have more visual aid to see if parts are the wrong size in simulation.

Cutting Data Tab

Speed

ParameterSpeed
Spindle Speed18000 rpm
Surface SpeedCalculated
Ramp Spindle Speed18000 rpm

Feedrates

ParameterFeedrate
Cutting Feedrate144 in/min
Feed per toothCalculated
Lead-in FeederateCalculated
Lead-out FeedrateCalculated
Ramp Feedrate72 in/min

Vertical Feedrates

ParameterFeedrate
Plunge feedrate72 in/min
Feed per revolutionCalculated

Passes and Linking

ParameterValue
Use Step-downcheck
Stepdown.125

Coolant

  • Disabled

Fusion 360 Tool Tutorial

Create ShopBot Tool Fusion