CNC Project: 3D Lunar Carving
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- The methods illustrated here are only intended for use with a CNC machine.
- Make certain that the workpiece is secured and that all components of the fixture are securely fastened to the table.
- Use a guard, eye and hearing protection at all times.
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Custom designed Lunar CNC Carving in HDU Foam by Pierre-Luc Arseneau from Pla3d.com using Amana Tool® Router Bits, ArtCam and and the Iconic X Series CNC machine.
Pierre uses white and black pastels to represent height and recess of the Lunar drawing. He will take a photo of it, bring it into ArtCam and then manually smooth out the surface before raising his peaks and valleys of the vectors.
Feed, Speed, Chip Load & Step Down CNC Running Parameters:
1/4" Dia. Solid Carbide, Spiral Flute Plunge Down Cut CNC Router Bit No. 46415
Feed Rate (IPM): 200
Speed (RPM): 21,000
Chip Load (Per Tooth): 0.003"
Step Down (Per Pass): 0.250"
1/8" Dia Solid Carbide ZrN Coated Spiral Ball Nose 3D Carving Up Cut CNC Router Bit No. 46286
Feed Rate (IPM): 200
Speed (RPM): 21,000
Chip Load (Per Tooth): 0.003"
Step Down (Per Pass): 0.250"
1/16" Dia Solid Carbide ZrN Coated Spiral Ball Nose 3D Carving Up Cut CNC Router Bit No. 46252
Feed Rate (IPM): 200
Speed (RPM): 21,000
Chip Load (Per Tooth): 0.004"
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Tools Used in Video:
- Amana Tool 46415-K SC Spektra Extreme Tool Life Coated Spiral Plunge 1/4 Dia x 1 CH x 1/4 SHK 2-1/2 Inch Long Down-Cut Router Bit
- Amana Tool 46286 CNC 2D and 3D Carving 3.6 Deg Tapered Angle Ball Nose x 1/8 D x 1/16 R x 1 CH x 1/4 SHK x 3 Inch Long x 3 Flute SC ZrN Coated Upcut Router Bit
- Amana Tool 46252 CNC 2D and 3D Carving 5.5 Deg Tapered Angle Ball Nose x 1/16 D x 1/32 R x 1 CH x 1/4 SHK x 2-23/64 Inch Long x 2 Flute SC ZrN Coated Upcut Router Bit