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Re: routing plexiglass/acrylic

Posted by cncdxf@a...
on 2001-10-27 16:17:08 UTC
Carl,
If the plastic still has the cover sheet on it and it
says....Crystalite Acrylic Sheet. That's good. If you see
Lucite-L cast Acrylic sheet RUN! It cuts like TAR Paper!
I just did some test pieces I got from a friend.

Bob


--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., carlcnc@e... wrote:
> Thanks for all the input everyone
> Sounds like I will be OK on my cnc doing the following
> vac hold down sheet
> spindle @ 18-24000
> single flute O bit 1/4dia
> feed speed twixt 150-400ipm
> make sure all arcs are g02/03 not g1 segments
> keep wishing I could use constant contour in CNCPro!
>
> [no offense Doug,this is one job where it would be REALLY handy]
>
> Carl

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