CNC Project: Machining a Citrus Canyon | ToolsToday
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Dom Riccobene machines this Citrus Canyon from plywood, wedge and dyed veneers using Amana Tool® CNC router bits.
Landscape modeled after the Grand Canyon in Arizona. Filmed in 4K.
The terrain is 10m data of the Grand Canyon just before it widens (36.3868804,-111.8592424). The real world size is 20km x 20km and the model scale is 1:100000. The piece is 20cm x 20cm x 5cm. The machine is a Freedom Machine Tool Patriot 4x8 (by DMS).
Total machine time was approximately 3 hrs. Licensed Music: “I.O.U.” by @dahtrump.
Feed, Speed, Chip Load & Ramp Down CNC Running Parameters
1/2" Dia. Solid Carbide, Spektra™ Coated Spiral Plunge 3-Flute Downcut CNC Router Bit No. 46216-K
Feed Rate (IPM): 200
Speed (RPM): 18,000
Chip Load (Per Tooth): 0.006"
Ramp Down IPM: 100
60° V-Groove x 1-1/16” Diameter x 1/2” Shank Solid Carbide Insert CNC Router Bit No. RC-1108
Feed Rate (IPM): 40
Speed (RPM): 18,000
Chip Load (Per Tooth): 0.002"
Ramp Down IPM: 20
1/8" Dia. Solid Carbide Spektra™ Coated 3D Carving Flat Bottom CNC Router Bit No. 46292-K
Feed Rate (IPM): 45
Speed (RPM): 18,000
Chip Load (Per Tooth): 0.001"
Ramp Down IPM: 20
1/8" Dia. Solid Carbide Spektra™ Coated 3D Carving Ball Nose CNC Router Bit No. 46284-K
Feed Rate (IPM): 110
Speed (RPM): 18,000
Chip Load (Per Tooth): 0.002"
Ramp Down IPM: 55
1/16" Dia. Solid Carbide Spektra™ Coated 3D Carving Flat Bottom CNC Router Bit No. 46290-K
Feed Rate (IPM): 45
Speed (RPM): 18,000
Chip Load (Per Tooth): 0.001"
Ramp Down IPM: 20
1/16" Dia. Solid Carbide Spektra™ Coated 3D Carving Ball Nose CNC Router Bit No. 46282-K
Feed Rate (IPM): 45
Speed (RPM): 18,000
Chip Load (Per Tooth): 0.007"
Ramp Down IPM: 20
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Tools Used in Video:
- Amana Tool 46216-K CNC SC Spektra Extreme Tool Life Coated Spiral Plunge 1/2 D x 1-1/2 CH x 1/2 SHK x 3-1/2 Inch Long Down-Cut, 3-Flute Router Bit
- Amana Tool RC-1108 Insert V-Groove 60 Deg x 29/32 CH x 1/2 Inch SHK CNC Router Bit
- Amana Tool 46292-K CNC Spektra Extreme Tool Life Coated Spiral 2D/3D Carving 0.10 Deg Tapered Angle Flat Bottom x 1/8 D x 1-3/32 CH x 1/4 SHK x 2-1/2 Inch Long x 4 Flute SC Up-Cut Router Bit
- Amana Tool 46284-K CNC Spektra Extreme Tool Life Coated SC 2D and 3D Carving 1 Deg Tapered Angle Ball Nose x 1/8 D x 1/16 R x 1-1/2 CH x 1/4 SHK x 3 Inch Long x 3 Flute Router Bit
- Amana Tool 46290-K CNC Spektra Extreme Tool Life Coated Spiral 2D/3D Carving 0.10 Deg Tapered Angle Flat Bottom x 1/16 D x 5/16 CH x 1/4 SHK x 2 Inch Long x 3 Flute SC Up-Cut Router Bit
- Amana Tool 46282-K CNC Spektra Extreme Tool Life Coated SC 2D and 3D Carving 5.4 Deg Tapered Angle Ball Nose x 1/16 D x 1/32 R x 1 CH x 1/4 SHK x 3 Inch Long x 4 Flute Router Bit