Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Newbie pocket milling question

Anne Ogborn wrote:

> My software (Modela Player) does a "draft" cut, then a fine cut.
>
> To get the surface detail (stuff like muntins on windows) I need
> to use a small dia. cutter. I'm using a 1/32" cutter.
>
> but the detail extends up to the edges of the bays. The stupid
> cutters,
> however, only have about 1/16" of flute (reasonable), but then
> immediately
> taper out to the 1/8" dia. shaft. This conical transision is ruining
> all
> my cuts!

The only solution I can think of is to get cutters that have a longer
"length of cut".
You need to get some machine tool catalogs to find the full range of
tooling
that is available. Of course, the long, thin cutters are fragile, but
should work
on soft materials.

Here are a few bookmarks :
http://www.kbctools.com/
http://www.mscdirect.com/
http://www.jlindustrial.com/

The category you are looking for will be something like "miniature end
mills".
Good luck, with one of these you should be able to find the right tools
to cut it your way!

Jon