Play with stepover a bit as well as bit size because you may find you can increase stepover a bit with no extra ridges or loss of detail. you can use the toolpath preview to determine which bit is best to use by trying different bits & then selecting the size bit that gives the level of detail you need offset against the time it takes to machine.

I need to rough and finish the stock.This is where the toolpath preview becomes your best friendĭo you really need to machine this with such a small bit to start with ? A smaller bit will only give better detail if a larger bit can't machine the whole model, ie a larger bit is to large to fit in all the nooks & crannies. I need to plane the stock down to 0.500' so I can cut the actual case pieces precisely. a bit here and there depending on the wood). I use a several passes - roughing, parallel finish, waterfall finish and pencil finish - to shape the pieces which interconnect tightly and require no sanding (well. It's done using 3D CAD (SolidThinking Evolve) and 3D CAM (MeshCAM). The case is a custom steampunk case for a Tesla coil modulator (controller). That's why my tools can take on Titanium and steel wood and plastic are trivial.

I'm primarily a metal and plastic kind of guy - lots of machining background but not so much with woods.

I also have a Magnate 2706 2' bottom clearer. I'm afraid you haven't provided enough information to offer a good answer so far.I'm have 2 and 4 flute TiALN coated solid/micrograin carbide square end end mills.

A description of the case would also be helpful. You need mention what type of bit you are planning to use.

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