Tooling For CNC Machining

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Here are the recommended Tooling details when setting up a new CNC Machine with CabMaster Software.

All feeds, speeds and tools are just general recommendations, please confirm more specific details with your tooling supplier of choice as incorrect settings can result in machine damage.

Feeds and Speeds may also vary depending on the CNC and tooling in use.

Tool	Usage	Feed Rate	Speed (RPM)
9.5mm 3 Wing Compression Cutter	General HMR Cutting	20,000mm/min	18,000rpm
9.5mm 2 Wing Compression Cutter	General MDF Cutting	14,000mm/min	18,000rpm
8mm 2 Wing Down Spiral Cutter	Tongue & Groove and Pocketing	5,500mm/min	18,000rpm
80mm Surfacing Cutter	Decking Table	7,000mm/min	14,000rpm
12.7mm 3 Wing Compression Cutter	Bench/Counter Top Cutting	20,000mm/mins	18,000rpm
90 Deg V Cutter	Engraving, V Grooves, etc	3,600mm/min	18,000rpm
Profile Cutters	Door Profiles	*Speak to Tooling Supplier*	*Speak to Tooling Supplier*
3mm Drill	Assembly & Location Holes	2500mm/min	4500rpm
5mm Drill	Assembly & Shelf Holes	2500mm/min	4500rpm
8mm Drill	Hinge Plates	2500mm/min	4500rpm
10mm Drill	Hinge Plates	2500mm/min	4500rpm
20mm Bore	Cam Holes	2000mm/min	4500rpm
35mm Bore	Hinge Cup Holes	2000mm/min	4500rpm

Recommended Tooling Position in CNC Machine Spindle

On a CNC Machine with only 6 Tooling Positions, we would recommend setting up the tooling in the following positions:

These would also be setup in the same positions in EzyNest. (See also CNC Config Machine Setup > Parameters > Tool Changer)

Driver Selection and Setup [F6] - Click to view

On a CNC Machine with 8 or more Tooling Positions, we would recommend setting up the tooling in the following positions: (Only change from 6 tool is 80mm Surfacing cutter position).

These would also be setup in the same positions in EzyNest. (See also CNC Config Machine Setup > Parameters > Drill Bank)

Drill Banks

Depending on the number of drills and the availability of Left / Right hand tooling. We would usually setup the less common drills, such as 3mm, 8mm, 10mm & 35mm first closer to the outsides, then fill as many 5mm drills together for gang drilling of shelf holes.

On a CNC with only 6 Drills, we would include 3 x 5mm drills together in positions 2 - 4 to give the most efficient gang drilling options.

Driver Selection and Setup [F6] - Click to view

As the CNC gets a greater number of drills available, we continue to add in more 5mm Drills, until we eventually get 5 x 5mm drills going in both the X and Y directions of the Machine.