i have already purchased the 8 piece starter set, and other bits, through Skyonecnc, that your partner says I need to purchase through him to get the feed and speed chart for these bits. I feel these should be available for your customer’s to download free.
Hi Brian, thanks for bringing this to our intention. Which one our partners stated that? We agree that the feeds and speeds should be available, free of charge, to our customers. We supply a feeds and speeds sheet with every starter set purchased. Our partners are given the same information to pass along to each customer who purchases a starter set. We do not charge for information. We have our web-developer working on making it available by download, directly off of our website. I’ve included a text version of it below.
If need be, I can send you an Excel sheet of it via email as well.
Thanks much!
Jim
S1R CNC
RECOMMENDED FEEDS AND SPEEDS
(inches per minute-in softwoods such as Pine)
BIT FEED RATE PLUNGE RATE DEPTH/PASS STEPOVER SPINDLE
Hi Louis,
I don’t have a chart for that specific bit.
I’d recommend to start with:
Feed: 80 ipm
Plunge rate: 40
Depth per pass: .100″
Stepover: .050″
RPM (Speed) 12-14k
Test on some scrap first and if you’re confident in your machine, you can up the feed rate quite a bit, if you feel it is necessary.
That bit can be worked hard, but be safe and smart as to how hard you push it.
I can email you a chart of our most common bits, if you’d like too.
Thank you Jim, I purchased your starter set, but did not receive the sheet.. I also purchased a few other bits{some for plastics, and some for aluminum} Do you have the speeds and feeds on all your bits. The partner I referring to was the one on the video that came up on your websites information button. He states that if his viewers purchase the starter set through him he would provide the sheet. Sorry, maybe I took it the wrong way, because I had already purchased it direct from Skyone and did not receive it. Anyway I appreciate your response, I would love the Excel sheet. My email is bguillory66@live.com
Thank again,
Brian
Any ETA on when the f/s charts will be available for download? I purchased a starter set and I DID receive a chart for pine. I was looking for specifications for hardwoods. I can guesstimate but wanted to get the settings directly from the experts.
We don’t have a specific chart for hardwoods yet, but when we put it together, it will have a feed rate of 10% less than the softwoods, such as pine.
The other settings would remain the same.
Jim,
Would you mind sending me the feeds and speeds chart as well (semperfi77usmc@gmail.com)? I have the beginner set and have no idea what I’m doing as far as correct settings putting them into Vcarve. I read the above listed comment that listed a bunch of numbers for soft wood but I’m not sure what they all mean or where to plug them in……I’m a beginner and any help is appreciated.
Hi Nick, I apologize that you didn’t receive one with your set.
I have emailed you an Excel document with our feeds and speeds.
We also have them on our site in the “Gallery” section.
Thanks again!
An email was sent to you with the following:
I would start with the same feeds and speeds as a 1/4″ Downcut and adjust to your liking.
I’ve attached an Excel document with our feeds and speeds for our most popular bits. Keep in mind that these numbers are very conservative, as they are for those who are just starting out. No feeds/speeds recommendations are ‘written in stone’. Many variables can affect your cut quality. Best practice is to test on a piece of scrap before carving the final piece.
Hi Tim,
There is a copy of our feeds and speeds located on our gallery page: https://skyonecnc.com/gallery/
I will also send you an Excel file of them to your email.
Thanks much!
Jim
Any chance on getting the spreadsheet with the bit info? I’m new at this so I could use all the help I can get to put the info into Vectric Vcarve Pro. I just purchased some !/32nd down cut endmills to go with the bits I previously purchased and I’m trying to figure out what’s the best settings to use. Thanks
Happy New Year. I purchased several of your (W-9-LC) 1/4″ Upcut Long Cut 4 Flute Bits. Since this bit was not specifically noted on your Feeds and Speeds charts, I had been using the values for the 1/4″ downcut. By the end of my project the bit was blue so suspecting it ran too hot. Before I assume it ws my wood, DOC what are your specific recommendations for this bit. Fortunately, I have a two spare bits and want to make sure they have a long productive life…..
Best Regards,
Volker
Good Evening Volker,
Here’s the recommended starting settings for the W-9-LC:
Feed: 75
Depth per pass: .125″
RPMs (Speed): 12-14k
Stepover: .100″
Plunge: 30
With that said…Settings for bits are just a recommended starting point. Many variables need to be figured in to get optimal performance, such as type of wood, moisture content of the wood, local environment (humidity/dryness/temp) as well as sturdiness of your machine. To get the optimal settings, test the bit on some scrap and adjust your settings as you see fit. As you have noted, the bit is blue, which indicates it’s been under quite a bit of heat. This is typically caused by a too slow a feed rate, too high of the RPMs or both. Hope this information helps!
Thanks again!
Jim
i have already purchased the 8 piece starter set, and other bits, through Skyonecnc, that your partner says I need to purchase through him to get the feed and speed chart for these bits. I feel these should be available for your customer’s to download free.
Hi Brian, thanks for bringing this to our intention. Which one our partners stated that? We agree that the feeds and speeds should be available, free of charge, to our customers. We supply a feeds and speeds sheet with every starter set purchased. Our partners are given the same information to pass along to each customer who purchases a starter set. We do not charge for information. We have our web-developer working on making it available by download, directly off of our website. I’ve included a text version of it below.
If need be, I can send you an Excel sheet of it via email as well.
Thanks much!
Jim
S1R CNC
RECOMMENDED FEEDS AND SPEEDS
(inches per minute-in softwoods such as Pine)
BIT FEED RATE PLUNGE RATE DEPTH/PASS STEPOVER SPINDLE
1/16″ UPCUT 20 15 0.03 0.025 10-14K
1/8″ DOWNCUT 40 20 0.065 0.05 10-14K
1/8″ BALLNOSE 40 20 0.065 0.0125 10-14K
1/4″ DOWNCUT 75 25 0.1 0.1 10-14K
1/4″ BALLNOSE 75 25 0.075 0.05 10-14K
60-DEGREE V 50 20 0.075 0.005 10-14K
90-DEGREE V 50 30 0.075 0.005 10-14K
30-DEGREE V 45 15 0.025 0.005 10-14K
Heh Jim,
Getting ready to use the 1/8 compression bit. Would you have a feeds and speeds chart/excel sheet I could have as a reference?
Thanks much,
Lou Neuder
Hi Louis,
I don’t have a chart for that specific bit.
I’d recommend to start with:
Feed: 80 ipm
Plunge rate: 40
Depth per pass: .100″
Stepover: .050″
RPM (Speed) 12-14k
Test on some scrap first and if you’re confident in your machine, you can up the feed rate quite a bit, if you feel it is necessary.
That bit can be worked hard, but be safe and smart as to how hard you push it.
I can email you a chart of our most common bits, if you’d like too.
Thanks Jim
Thank you Jim, I purchased your starter set, but did not receive the sheet.. I also purchased a few other bits{some for plastics, and some for aluminum} Do you have the speeds and feeds on all your bits. The partner I referring to was the one on the video that came up on your websites information button. He states that if his viewers purchase the starter set through him he would provide the sheet. Sorry, maybe I took it the wrong way, because I had already purchased it direct from Skyone and did not receive it. Anyway I appreciate your response, I would love the Excel sheet. My email is bguillory66@live.com
Thank again,
Brian
Brian, I have sent an email with the feeds and speeds and some info on the plastic and aluminum bits as well.
Thanks again!
Jim
Hi!
Any ETA on when the f/s charts will be available for download? I purchased a starter set and I DID receive a chart for pine. I was looking for specifications for hardwoods. I can guesstimate but wanted to get the settings directly from the experts.
We don’t have a specific chart for hardwoods yet, but when we put it together, it will have a feed rate of 10% less than the softwoods, such as pine.
The other settings would remain the same.
S1R CNC/SKYOINE CNC
RECOMMENDED FEEDS AND SPEEDS
(inches per minute-in softwoods such as Pine)
BIT FEED RATE PLUNGE RATE DEPTH/PASS STEPOVER SPINDLE
1/16″ UPCUT 20 15 0.03 0.025 10-14K
1/8″ DOWNCUT 40 20 0.065 0.05 10-14K
1/8″ BALLNOSE 40 20 0.065 0.0125 10-14K
1/4″ DOWNCUT 75 25 0.1 0.1 10-14K
1/4″ BALLNOSE 75 25 0.075 0.05 10-14K
60-DEGREE V 50 20 0.075 0.005 14-16K
90-DEGREE V 50 30 0.075 0.005 10-14K
30-DEGREE V 45 15 0.025 0.005 10-14K
Any chance you will make available Fusion 360 or Vectric tool libraries?
Yes, but we don’t have an ETA for when it’ll be available. In the meantime, I could send you an Excel sheet, if that would help you?
Absolutely!
I’ll email it to you.
Thanks again,
Jim
Could you please email me the excel sheet also? Unless you have a tool file for vcarve…
My email is firealarms@bellsouth.net
Thanks!!
Email sent, Don!
Can I please have the excel sheet as well? I can start plugging them into my tool library. Thank for the tootsie roll!
my email is jason.m.olaes@icloud.com
I have emailed them to you.
Thanks much!
Jim
You’re very welcome!
I would like a copy of the Excel Sheet as well. Thanks daddy.rob4@gmail.com
Just emailed it to you!
Enjoy!
I would like a copy of the Excel Sheet as well. Thanks
ohlinga@gmail.com
Email sent! Thanks Jerry!
Jim,
Would you mind sending me the feeds and speeds chart as well (semperfi77usmc@gmail.com)? I have the beginner set and have no idea what I’m doing as far as correct settings putting them into Vcarve. I read the above listed comment that listed a bunch of numbers for soft wood but I’m not sure what they all mean or where to plug them in……I’m a beginner and any help is appreciated.
Rick…email sent!
Could i please get a copy for the S3 starter set?
Email sent Al! Thanks again!
Jim
I purchased the starter set with my spindle and didn’t receive the feeds/speeds sheet. Could I get a copy of it?
Thank you
Harvey
Harvey,
Email has been sent to you with our feeds/speeds.
Thanks again!
Jim
Hi, Jim,
I’d also like a copy of the spreadsheet. Also, what feeds/speeds do you recommend for your 1/32″ DOWNCUT WOOD BIT?
Phil…email sent with the info you requested.
Could I by chance get the excel spreedsheet as well?
Files sent via email to you Jeff!
I just purchased a starter set and some other random bits, I did not get any sheet with them. Can I get the speeds and feeds excel?
Hi Nick, I apologize that you didn’t receive one with your set.
I have emailed you an Excel document with our feeds and speeds.
We also have them on our site in the “Gallery” section.
Thanks again!
Hi. Is the Fusion 360 library done yet? It be great to have it. If not then could you email the excel sheet to me? Thank you.
Email sent!
what are the feed and speeds for the w-9-lc bit
My email is obxmjones@gmail.com
thank you
Mike
An email was sent to you with the following:
I would start with the same feeds and speeds as a 1/4″ Downcut and adjust to your liking.
I’ve attached an Excel document with our feeds and speeds for our most popular bits. Keep in mind that these numbers are very conservative, as they are for those who are just starting out. No feeds/speeds recommendations are ‘written in stone’. Many variables can affect your cut quality. Best practice is to test on a piece of scrap before carving the final piece.
Does anyone have the speed and feed rates for hardwood that can share with me?
Hi Tim,
There is a copy of our feeds and speeds located on our gallery page: https://skyonecnc.com/gallery/
I will also send you an Excel file of them to your email.
Thanks much!
Jim
Any chance on getting the spreadsheet with the bit info? I’m new at this so I could use all the help I can get to put the info into Vectric Vcarve Pro. I just purchased some !/32nd down cut endmills to go with the bits I previously purchased and I’m trying to figure out what’s the best settings to use. Thanks
Ken, an email has been sent to you. Thanks!
I would also like the excel sheet with the feeds and speeds so I can add them to VCarve destktop.
Thank you
Melissa,
I apologize for such a late response. An email has been sent! Thank you!
Happy New Year. I purchased several of your (W-9-LC) 1/4″ Upcut Long Cut 4 Flute Bits. Since this bit was not specifically noted on your Feeds and Speeds charts, I had been using the values for the 1/4″ downcut. By the end of my project the bit was blue so suspecting it ran too hot. Before I assume it ws my wood, DOC what are your specific recommendations for this bit. Fortunately, I have a two spare bits and want to make sure they have a long productive life…..
Best Regards,
Volker
Good Evening Volker,
Here’s the recommended starting settings for the W-9-LC:
Feed: 75
Depth per pass: .125″
RPMs (Speed): 12-14k
Stepover: .100″
Plunge: 30
With that said…Settings for bits are just a recommended starting point. Many variables need to be figured in to get optimal performance, such as type of wood, moisture content of the wood, local environment (humidity/dryness/temp) as well as sturdiness of your machine. To get the optimal settings, test the bit on some scrap and adjust your settings as you see fit. As you have noted, the bit is blue, which indicates it’s been under quite a bit of heat. This is typically caused by a too slow a feed rate, too high of the RPMs or both. Hope this information helps!
Thanks again!
Jim
I just received the S-5 4 Piece 3D starter bit set. Can anyone offer assistance adding these to Vcarve? Thanks for the help.
Kevin
Here’s a couple links to videos that will help you:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=670Xzgf0LiA&t=246s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42v6KC4UPAg
Both of the authors of these videos are highly respected among the CNC hobby users.