My daughter gave me a WoodWorkers Supply gift certificate for Christmas so I stopped in today and picked up a Freud 77-308 1/2" 3 flute compression bit for my CNC router. I never would've spent my own money on it.
It's a wicked looking bugger.
My daughter gave me a WoodWorkers Supply gift certificate for Christmas so I stopped in today and picked up a Freud 77-308 1/2" 3 flute compression bit for my CNC router. I never would've spent my own money on it.
It's a wicked looking bugger.
Nice purchase. Ive got a couple 3/8" and a couple 1/2" Amana's. Impressive tools (compressions). Sucks bad on the checkbook when they snap.
I can understand the checkbook pain. They don't give these away cheap!
I love the 1/4" compression bits I have. I'm hoping this one will be a little quieter.
I agree, It's a wicked looking bugger alright.
I hope it works good for you in your router.
I've never heard of a compression bit. What is it used for?
Chuck
Chuck, the compression bit is used (mostly) in cnc routers. The lower part of the cutter has a "up" spiral grind and the upper part has a "down" grind. That helps prevent chipping of the top & bottom edge of the work piece and allows for a more aggressive feed rate.
Thanks for the explanation, Bruce.
Chuck
I use 1/4 bits due to though hole requirements. In 3/4 ply with a 1/4 dia compression bit, what pass depths do you use??
We've only 2 flute compressions so far and running 1/2" 2 flute 600ipm @18K on Melamine single pass. Looking at the 3 flute we could back RPM WAY down. I know your not shooting for max performance but what RPM will you run at 250imp? The bits are so expensive youd hate to just grind one down to nothing running it too slow?
Mark, I haven't had a chance to play with it yet. I've been down with a bad cold for the last week.