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
video shows how to create the
1/4" Flat Endmill ShopBot Tool.
ShopBot ER25 Collet Nut Settings
General Tab
| Item | Information |
|---|
| Description: | ER25 Collet Nut |
| Vendor: | ShopBot |
| Product ID: | ER25 |
| Product Link: | ShopBot Store |
Holder Geometry Tab
| Dimension | Size |
|---|
| 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 |
General Tab
| Item | Value |
|---|
| Description: | 1/4” Flat Endmill |
| Vendor: | Whiteside |
| Product ID: | 1014 |
| Product Link: | Whiteside Website |
Cutter Tab
| Parameter | Value |
|---|
| Type: | Flat End Mill |
| Unit: | Inches |
| Clockwise Spindle Rotation: | yes |
| Number of Flutes: | 2 |
| Material: | HSS |
Geometry
| Geometry | Value |
|---|
| 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
| Parameter | Speed |
|---|
| Spindle Speed | 18000 rpm |
| Surface Speed | Calculated |
| Ramp Spindle Speed | 18000 rpm |
Feedrates
| Parameter | Feedrate |
|---|
| Cutting Feedrate | 144 in/min |
| Feed per tooth | Calculated |
| Lead-in Feederate | Calculated |
| Lead-out Feedrate | Calculated |
| Ramp Feedrate | 72 in/min |
Vertical Feedrates
| Parameter | Feedrate |
|---|
| Plunge feedrate | 72 in/min |
| Feed per revolution | Calculated |
Passes and Linking
| Parameter | Value |
|---|
| Use Step-down | check |
| Stepdown | .125 |
Coolant