CNC Sign Making in Carbon Fiber with Amana Tool® Spektra™ Coated Router Bits Video
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- The methods illustrated here are only intended for use with a CNC Machine.
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We asked David and Katharina von den Driesch from Design by KD if they would like to work with us on producing a sign making video. Cutting the Spektra™ logo into carbon fiber would provide useful insight into material challenges.
‘We were delighted when ToolsToday asked us to produce this video, as our business started purely as a hobby and we were proud that our contributions to the ToolsToday community were rated so highly”, said David.
First, David glued the custom blue colored, 1/16” thick carbon fiber sheet to the 3/4" thick plywood. He uses a variety of Solid Carbide Engraving, Composite, Compression Spiral, Down Spiral and V-Groove Router Bits to produce this sign. Full details on CNC running parameters and item numbers can be viewed below.
Spektra™ bits feature a nACo® nanocomposite coating with an extreme nanohardness and heat resistance. With a brilliant, distinctively-tinted coloring, nACo provides additional improvements in critical aspects of router tooling which results in extreme tool longevity and cuts of the highest quality. ToolsToday Provided Product.
Final sign dimensions: 24" x 8" x 3/4"
Toolstoday Provided Product.
Feed, Speed, Chip Load & Step Down CNC Running Parameters
30° x 1/4" Dia. x 0.005" Tip Width Solid Carbide Spektra™ Coated Engraving and Sign Making Router Bit No. 45771-K
Feed Rate (IPM): 90
Speed (RPM): 18,000
Chip Load (Per Tooth): 0.005"
Ramp Down IPM: 45 1/4" Dia.
Carbon Fiber Cutting Solid Carbide Spektra™ Coated CNC Router Bit No. 46264-K
Feed Rate (IPM): 200
Speed (RPM): 18,000
Chip Load (Per Tooth): 0.002"
Ramp Down IPM: 100
1/8" Dia. Carbon Fiber Cutting Solid Carbide Spektra™ Coated CNC Router Bit No. 46260-K
Feed Rate (IPM): 300
Speed (RPM): 18,000
Chip Load (Per Tooth): 0.004"
Ramp Down IPM: 150
1/16" Dia. Solid Carbide Spiral Plunge for Plywood, MDF & Laminate - Spektra™ Coated Router Bit No. 46237-K
Note: Used for cleaning up plywood edges
Feed Rate (IPM): 100
Speed (RPM): 18,000
Chip Load (Per Tooth): 0.002"
Ramp Down IPM: 50
1/4" Dia. Compression Spiral Solid Carbide Spektra™ Coated CNC Router Bit No. 46170-K
Note: Cutting plywood perimeter
Feed Rate (IPM): 40
Speed (RPM): 18,000
Chip Load (Per Tooth): 0.001"
Ramp Down IPM: 20
90° x 1/4” Dia Solid Carbide V-Groove Router Bit No. 45625
Note: Chamfering edge of carbon fiber
Feed Rate (IPM): 45
Speed (RPM): 18,000
Chip Load (Per Tooth): 0.002"
Ramp Down IPM: 20
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Tools Used in Video:
- Amana Tool 45771-K Solid Carbide Spektra Extreme Tool Life Coated 30 Degree Engraving 0.005 Tip Width x 1/4 SHK x 2-1/4 Inch Long Signmaking Router Bit
- Amana Tool 46264-K SC Spektra Extreme Tool Life Coated Carbon Graphite Carbon Fiber Panel Cutting Down-Cut 1/4 D x 3/4 CH x 1/4 SHK x 3 Inch Long Down Cut Router Bit
- Amana Tool 46260-K SC Spektra Extreme Tool Life Coated Carbon Fiber Cutting Down-Cut 1/8 D x 1/2 CH x 1/8 SHK x 2 Inch Long Router Bit
- Amana Tool 46237-K SC Spektra Extreme Tool Life Coated Spiral Plunge 1/16 Dia x 3/16 CH x 1/8 SHK 2 Inch Long Down-Cut Router Bit
- Amana Tool 46170-K CNC SC Spektra Extreme Tool Life Coated Compression Spiral 1/4 D x 7/8 CH x 1/4 SHK x 2-1/2 Inch Long 2 Flute Router Bit
- Amana Tool 45625 Solid Carbide V Groove 90 Deg x 1/4 D x 9/16 CH x 1/4 Inch SHK Router Bit