How to CNC Machine Acetal

Need to machine some acetal? Let's go through Fusion 360 CAM on how-to on Facing, Pocketing, Parallel, and 2D Contour operations.

Like any material, there’s a sweet spot where you get beautiful chips and edges. Watch the video and check out the Feeds & Speeds below.

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Feeds & Speeds

Please verify for your own machine. These settings are optimally set for our 5HP router spindle.

Facing

Tool: Shear-Hog SH150 - Amazon
Inserts: .06” Radius (ADEH-434)
Rotation: 10,000 RPM
Feed: 200 IPM
FPT: 0.01”

POCKETING

Tool: Vortex 4235 - Low Helix
Rotation: 18,000 RPM
Feed: 245 IPM
FPT: 0.006”

BOTTOM FINISHING

Tool: Vortex 6845
Rotation: 18,000 RPM
Feed: 240 IPM
FPT: 0.006”

2D CONTOUR

Tool: Vortex 4235
Rotation: 18,000 RPM
Feed: 245 IPM
FPT: 0.006”

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