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Aspontarelli: /* Workflow */

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 # Cover the rest of the table surface with impermeable cover sheets.
 # Open as few valves as necessary to hold your workpiece. The pressure gauge indicates pressure in inHg and kPA. 1 inHg is about 0.5 psi, so 10inHg holding a 24x24in piece would exert 2,880 pounds of force. A very rough rule of thumb is to target at least 1,000 pounds.
 = TROUBLESHOOTING =

Aspontarelli: /* REFERENCE */

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	*[[:File:F engrave Cheat Sheet.pdf\|Cheat sheet for programming a V-carve in F-engrave.]]		*[[:File:F engrave Cheat Sheet.pdf\|Cheat sheet for programming a V-carve in F-engrave.]]
	*[[:File:WORK HOLDING STRATEGIES.pdf\|Work Holding Strategies]]		*[[:File:WORK HOLDING STRATEGIES.pdf\|Work Holding Strategies]]
			*Onsrund guide to calculating feeds and speeds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPvBzaA3GY0

	== Feed and Speed Reference ==		== Feed and Speed Reference ==

Aspontarelli: /* Workflow */

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	== Workflow ==		== Workflow ==
			[[File:CNC router max depth.png\|thumb\|Maximum through cuts < 0.025"]]
	There are many ways to complete this workflow, but included in this section are descriptions of how to make a successful cut with two different sets of software. The first is the most simple, the second more challenging but more powerful.		There are many ways to complete this workflow, but included in this section are descriptions of how to make a successful cut with two different sets of software. The first is the most simple, the second more challenging but more powerful.

Aspontarelli: /* Aluminum Workpiece Feeds and Speeds */

2026-01-04T19:56:47Z

Aluminum Workpiece Feeds and Speeds

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	The following settings have been used with success in cutting 6061.		The following settings have been used with success in cutting 6061.

	1/4" O-flute carbide endmill, 16,000 RPM, 40 ipm, 0.03in DOC		1/4" O-flute carbide endmill, 16,000 RPM, 50 ipm, 0.03in DOC

	= PROCEDURE =		= PROCEDURE =

Aspontarelli: /* Aluminum Workpiece Feeds and Speeds */

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	=== Aluminum Workpiece Feeds and Speeds ===		=== Aluminum Workpiece Feeds and Speeds ===
	While the CNC routers are typically used for cutting wood and plastic, the Phoenix router is capable of cutting aluminum as well. Use of a 50% dilution of isopropyl alcohol in the lube cube is critical for success, as is the use of single flute endmills.		While the CNC routers are typically used for cutting wood and plastic, the Phoenix router is capable of cutting aluminum as well. Use of a 50% dilution of isopropyl alcohol in the lube cube is critical for success, as is the use of single flute endmills and shallow depths of cut.

	The following settings have been used with success in cutting 6061.		The following settings have been used with success in cutting 6061.

Aspontarelli: /* Aluminum Workpiece Feeds and Speeds */

2026-01-03T20:38:44Z

Aluminum Workpiece Feeds and Speeds

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	=== Aluminum Workpiece Feeds and Speeds ===		=== Aluminum Workpiece Feeds and Speeds ===
	While the CNC routers are typically used for cutting wood and plastic, the Phoenix router is capable of cutting aluminum as well. Use of a 50% dilution of isopropyl alcohol in the lube cube is critical for ~~successingle s~~, as is the use of single flute endmills.		While the CNC routers are typically used for cutting wood and plastic, the Phoenix router is capable of cutting aluminum as well. Use of a 50% dilution of isopropyl alcohol in the lube cube is critical for success, as is the use of single flute endmills.

	The following settings have been used with success in cutting 6061.		The following settings have been used with success in cutting 6061.

Aspontarelli: /* REFERENCE */

2026-01-03T20:37:58Z

REFERENCE

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	*[[:File:WORK HOLDING STRATEGIES.pdf\|Work Holding Strategies]]		*[[:File:WORK HOLDING STRATEGIES.pdf\|Work Holding Strategies]]

	==== Feed and Speed Reference ====		== Feed and Speed Reference ==

	===== Aluminum Workpiece Feeds and Speeds =====		=== Aluminum Workpiece Feeds and Speeds ===
	While the CNC routers are typically used for cutting wood and plastic, the Phoenix router is capable of cutting aluminum as well. Use of a 50% dilution of isopropyl alcohol in the lube cube is critical for ~~success~~, as is the use of single flute endmills.		While the CNC routers are typically used for cutting wood and plastic, the Phoenix router is capable of cutting aluminum as well. Use of a 50% dilution of isopropyl alcohol in the lube cube is critical for successingle s, as is the use of single flute endmills.

	The following settings have been used with success in cutting 6061.		The following settings have been used with success in cutting 6061.

	1/4" O-flute carbide endmill, 16,000 RPM, 40 ipm, 0.03in DOC		1/4" O-flute carbide endmill, 16,000 RPM, 40 ipm, 0.03in DOC


	= PROCEDURE =		= PROCEDURE =

Aspontarelli: /* REFERENCE */

2026-01-03T20:37:34Z

REFERENCE

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	*[[:File:F engrave Cheat Sheet.pdf\|Cheat sheet for programming a V-carve in F-engrave.]]		*[[:File:F engrave Cheat Sheet.pdf\|Cheat sheet for programming a V-carve in F-engrave.]]
	*[[:File:WORK HOLDING STRATEGIES.pdf\|Work Holding Strategies]]		*[[:File:WORK HOLDING STRATEGIES.pdf\|Work Holding Strategies]]
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			==== Feed and Speed Reference ====

			===== Aluminum Workpiece Feeds and Speeds =====
			While the CNC routers are typically used for cutting wood and plastic, the Phoenix router is capable of cutting aluminum as well. Use of a 50% dilution of isopropyl alcohol in the lube cube is critical for success, as is the use of single flute endmills.

			The following settings have been used with success in cutting 6061.

			1/4" O-flute carbide endmill, 16,000 RPM, 40 ipm, 0.03in DOC


	= PROCEDURE =		= PROCEDURE =

Kenp1612: /* REFERENCE */

2024-02-19T16:41:15Z

REFERENCE

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	*[[:File:MAKE A ROUND BOTTOM TRAYR1.pdf\|Cheat sheet for making a round bottom router tray]]		*[[:File:MAKE A ROUND BOTTOM TRAYR1.pdf\|Cheat sheet for making a round bottom router tray]]
	*[[:File:F engrave Cheat Sheet.pdf\|Cheat sheet for programming a V-carve in F-engrave.]]		*[[:File:F engrave Cheat Sheet.pdf\|Cheat sheet for programming a V-carve in F-engrave.]]
	*[[:File:WORK HOLDING STRATEGIES.pdf~~\|thumb~~\|Work Holding Strategies]]		*[[:File:WORK HOLDING STRATEGIES.pdf\|Work Holding Strategies]]
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Kenp1612: /* REFERENCE */

2024-02-19T16:40:56Z

REFERENCE

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	*[[:File:MAKE A ROUND BOTTOM TRAYR1.pdf\|Cheat sheet for making a round bottom router tray]]		*[[:File:MAKE A ROUND BOTTOM TRAYR1.pdf\|Cheat sheet for making a round bottom router tray]]
	*[[:File:F engrave Cheat Sheet.pdf\|Cheat sheet for programming a V-carve in F-engrave.]]		*[[:File:F engrave Cheat Sheet.pdf\|Cheat sheet for programming a V-carve in F-engrave.]]
	*[[File:WORK HOLDING STRATEGIES.pdf\|thumb]]Work Holding Strategies		*[[:File:WORK HOLDING STRATEGIES.pdf\|thumb\|Work Holding Strategies]]
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	*[[:File:MAKE A ROUND BOTTOM TRAYR1.pdf\|Cheat sheet for making a round bottom router tray]]		*[[:File:MAKE A ROUND BOTTOM TRAYR1.pdf\|Cheat sheet for making a round bottom router tray]]
	*[[:File:F engrave Cheat Sheet.pdf\|Cheat sheet for programming a V-carve in F-engrave.]]		*[[:File:F engrave Cheat Sheet.pdf\|Cheat sheet for programming a V-carve in F-engrave.]]
	*[[:File:WORK HOLDING STRATEGIES.pdf~~\|thumb~~\|Work Holding Strategies]]		*[[:File:WORK HOLDING STRATEGIES.pdf\|Work Holding Strategies]]
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	*[[:File:MAKE A ROUND BOTTOM TRAYR1.pdf\|Cheat sheet for making a round bottom router tray]]		*[[:File:MAKE A ROUND BOTTOM TRAYR1.pdf\|Cheat sheet for making a round bottom router tray]]
	*[[:File:F engrave Cheat Sheet.pdf\|Cheat sheet for programming a V-carve in F-engrave.]]		*[[:File:F engrave Cheat Sheet.pdf\|Cheat sheet for programming a V-carve in F-engrave.]]
	*[[File:WORK HOLDING STRATEGIES.pdf\|thumb]]Work Holding Strategies		*[[:File:WORK HOLDING STRATEGIES.pdf\|thumb\|Work Holding Strategies]]
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