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Clean up tools?

Discussion in 'CNC Mills/Routers' started by joe van beek, Jun 21, 2022.

  1. joe van beek

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    What are some tools/tips that you cnc veterans use to help clean up tooling marks? More specifically in the detailed areas.

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    Are you talking about 3D relief carves, or just pocketing and profile cutting? For pocketing and profiles, I do a roughing cut and leave 0.3 mm for a final full depth finishing pass.

    For 3D carves, I use a 10% step over with a 3mm ball nose endmills and have not had to do much to clean up tool marks. Maybe a light sanding in some spots.
     
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    What I noticed was on my vcarves. I notice some very tight places that would need some sanding. In full honesty I’m very new to cnc anything. Im hoping once I get everything zeroed in (calibration and tramming) that will also clean up my carves as well.
     
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    Tramming is very important when it comes to tool mark lines.
     

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