Ignoramus31855 wrote:

On 2010-08-27, Pete C. wrote:

Ignoramus31855 wrote:

I am getting closer to having a high speed spindle (Bosch 1617EVS
router). I have to make an adaptor plate, and I am almost done with
coding.

Anyway, as far as using it goes, I want to engrave text, like on
panels and such. What sort of end mill would you recommend. Thanks

You generally do not use end mills for engraving, you use single flute
engraving cutters.

Visit http://www.2linc.com for a lot of info on engraving as well as
engraving bits. I used a carbide bit from them for my pano-bracket
project and it worked well, even at ~2,500 RPM in my CNC'd mini mill.
They came in 3 pks, so I could bring you one when I come up in a few
weeks.

Thanks. Nice website. I am on it right now. I will hopefully engrave
with a Bosch router, and I would like to run them at 15k RPM or more.

i

One tip: Get your base mill finished and debugged before going off on
tangents like high speed spindles. Sort out your mystery limit switch
trips, figure out your spindle encoder since you'd likely use use
tapping more than engraving, etc.