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General Mach Discussion / Re: router tooling
« on: January 02, 2010, 07:48:04 AM »
The secret is in getting the cuttings out of the tool when routing wood (and plastic) otherwise the work is burned and possible tool damage occurs.
The four or more flutes of conventional milling tools often clog, so wood cutting tools with one or two flutes generally perform better because they don't suffer this problem so easily. Having said that, the conventional milling tools are generally much better quality and keep their sharpness better.
I have found (from others example) that a low pressure air jet, aimed at the tool, gets the cuttings out and enables multi-fluted tools to be used successfully. So the bottom line is try it and see.
Hope this helps.
Tweakie.
The four or more flutes of conventional milling tools often clog, so wood cutting tools with one or two flutes generally perform better because they don't suffer this problem so easily. Having said that, the conventional milling tools are generally much better quality and keep their sharpness better.
I have found (from others example) that a low pressure air jet, aimed at the tool, gets the cuttings out and enables multi-fluted tools to be used successfully. So the bottom line is try it and see.
Hope this helps.
Tweakie.