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ROUTING CUTTERS
Material Type Recommended Cutter Type
2 3 ACRYLICS, DURAGLASS, FOAMEX, POLYCARBONATE, PVC ETC.
SINGLE SPIRAL FLUTE SOLID CARBIDE

SYSTEMS
Pacer Part Number
RB5009 RB5004 RB5010 RB5011 RB5005 RB5006 RB5008 RB1010 RB1009 RB1007 RB1008 RB1003 RB1004 RB2001 RC1003 RB2002 RB2003 RB4001 RB4002 RB4003 RB4004

CNC Cutter Guide

Cutting Parameters
Cut Depth Feed Per Pass Rate (mm) (m/min) 2.0 - 2.5 1 4.0 - 4.5 1.5 6 6 6 6 6 0.2 0.3 1 2 2.5 3 3 3 0.5 0.5 0.7 Spindle Coolant (C) Speed Lubricant (L) (rpm) Required Max Max Max Max Max Max Max Max Max Max Max Max Max Max Max Max Max Max Max Max Max No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No

SPECIAL PURPOSE CUTTERS

IMPORTANT
These feed rates are intended as a beginners guide. With experience, a machine operator will build up his own combinations of material, thickness, cutter type and feed rate. Pacer Systems welcomes feedback from its customer base to add to or amend the details contained in these tables.

Cutter Geometry (mm)

Cutting Shank Overall Dia Length Dia Length 6 10 14 16 21 31 31 1.2 1.5 4.5 4.5 6.3 12 25 19 32 39 15 14 20 12.7 6 6 6 6 6 8 10 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 6.35 4 6 4 4 6 6.35 51 51 51 51 50 64 72 38 38 38 38 38 38 77 57 77 102 41 41 61 51

Material Type

Recommended Cutter Type

Cutter Geometry (mm)

Cutting Shank Overall Dia Length Dia Length 0.5 1.5 3 5 12 19 25 38 20 5 7 3 3 3 3 6 3 6 6.35 6 10 38 38 38 38 50 65 101 51 60 60 Angle RB1105 RB1104 RB1103 RB1101 RB1102 RB1111 RB1112 RC1006

Pacer Part Number

Material Type

Cutting Parameters
Cut Depth Feed Per Pass Rate (mm) (m/min)
BALL-NOSE CUTTERS

Spindle Coolant (C) Speed Lubricant (L) (rpm) Required Max Max Max Max Max Max Max No No No No No No No

SUITABLE FOR MOST MATERIALS.

0.3

0.5

4 5 6 8 10

SUITABLE FOR MOST MATERIALS. USED MAINLY FOR 3D MILLING OPERATIONS

BALL NOSE CUTTERS SOLID CARBIDE

1 1.5 3 6 3 6

0.5 - 1.0 0.5 1 0.7

4.0 - 4.5 1.5 6 6

GLASS FIBRE, CARBON FIBRE, POLYSTYRENE. ACRYLIC.

3 2 2

LONG REACH SERIES

PLASTICS

These cutters are also suitable for use on non ferrous metals and woods
2 SPIRAL FLUTES SOLID CARBIDE

0.4 0.5 1 1.5 2 3 6 6.35

LONG REACH

Cutter Care
Cutters should be matintained in a sharp condition to get the best results. Remember, a router is only as good as the cutter fitted to it. A cutter may be kept sharp by selecting correct parameters as follows: 1 2 3 Correct cutter for the material. Correct feed and spindle speeds. Use of some form of lubricant or coolant.
GLASS FIBRE, CARBON FIBRE, POLYSTYRENE ACRYLICS
GRINDING BURRS SOLID CARBIDE

6
GRINDING BURRS

6.35 6 10

4
POLISHING CUTTERS

1.5 - 2.0 Max

0.5 - 1.0 0.5 2.0 - 2.5 1 4.0 - 4.5 1.5 6 6 6 6 3 4 6 3 2.5 3 2 2.5 1.5 2 2 1.5

POLISHING CUTTERS

SD1003 SD1004
SUITABLE FOR MOST MATERIALS.

CONTACT PACER

FOR CORRECT

OPERATING PROCEDURE

Cutting Shank Dia Length Dia Point - 6.35 12

V SHAPED CUTTERS SOLID CARBIDE AND CARBITE TIPPED

V-SHAPED CUTTERS

4 6

6.35 6.35 6.35 6.35 6.35

45 60 60 45 30

RC1007 RC1015 RC1010 RC1011 RC1012

3 7 7 7 7

1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2

24,000 24,000 24,000 24,000 24,000

Use of Lubricant or Coolant

Although lubricant or coolant is not always required in cutting a material, it can help to maximise tool life and permit operation in the higher cutting speed ranges, provided that the correct cutting fluid type is used. Listed below are some common materials and the most appropriate fluids for them. Copper, Brass, Bronze: Soluble oil or dry (depending on hardness) Aluminium: Soluble oil or Paraffin Steels or Stainless Steels: Coolant Acrylic and Glass Fibre: Dry Wood based materials: "Dry lubricant" such as PTFE (Trendicote) prevents resin glue build up on the cutter and stops swarf sticking to cutting edges Lubricant or coolant? These two terms are often confused. However, they are not the same. COOLANT is the term applied to soluble oils where dilution in water takes the heat away from the cutter and workpiece. Coolants should be diluted to the manufacturer's instructions and applied as continual spray mist. Where possible, the main jet should be directed at the cutter teeth as they emerge from the cut. This not only cools and lubricates the tool but also washes away the swarf resulting in less recutting and improved edge finish. LUBRICANT is the term applied to neat soluble oils. These are not efficient in removing heat. Soluble oil or paraffin lubricants may be spread or brushed over the surface of the material being cut. PTFE is normally available as an aerosol spray and may likewise be sprayed over the surface of the material or directed by hand periodically at the cutter.

FOR THIN MATERIALS THE REVERSE FLUTE PREVENTS MATERIAL LIFTING

SINGLE REVERSE SPIRAL FLUTE SOLID CARBIDE 2 REVERSE SPIRAL FLUTES SOLID CARBIDE

3 4 6 3.17

SUITABLE FOR MOST MATERIALS

Point - 14.5 12.5 1.0 - 15.75 1.0 - 18.0 1.0 - 21.5 16 14 12

DEPENDS ON MATERIAL

SOFT WOODS SUCH AS PINE ETC.

2 STRAIGHT FLUTES HIGH SPEED STEEL

6 8 10 12 3.17 6 8 10

16 20 35 20 10 16 20 25 30 25 25 19 19

6.35 6.35 9.52 6.35 6.35 6 8 8 12.7 6.35 9.52 6.35 9.52

48 52 70 41 42 50 56 57 75 56 56 50 50

RA1101 RA1102 RA1103 RA1104 RA1001 RA1201 RA1202 RA1203 RA1204 RC1004 RC1005 RC1008 RC1014

7 10 10 10 3.5 5.6 8 8 8 2 4 2 3

2 2.5 3 3 2.5 3 3 3.5 3.5 2 2 1.5 2

24,000 24,000 24,000 24,000 24,000 24,000 24,000 24,000 24,000 18,000 18,000 18,000 18,000

No No No No No No No No No No No No No

ENGRAVING CUTTERS
Material Type Recommended Cutter Type
HALF ROUND HIGH SPEED STEEL

Cutter Geometry (mm)

Tip Shank Diameter Diameter Point 1 2 Point 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Overall Length 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 38 38 38 39 RC2208 RC2209 RC2210 RC2107 RC2106 RC2108 RC2109 RC2501 RC2601 RC2602 RC2501A

Pacer Part Number

Cutting Parameters
Cut Depth Feed Per Pass Rate (mm) (m/min) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0.5 - 1.0 0.5 - 1.0 0.5 - 1.0 0.5 - 1.0 0.5 - 1.0 0.5 - 1.0 0.5 - 1.0 0.5 - 1.0 0.5 - 1.0 0.5 - 1.0 0.5 - 1.0 Spindle Coolant (C) Speed Lubricant (L) (rpm) Required 24,000 24,000 24,000 24,000 24,000 24,000 24,000 24,000 24,000 24,000 24,000
MATERIAL ON DEPENDS

ACRYLICS, PVC, LAMINATES

HARD WOODS SUCH AS OAK, MAHOGANY ETC.

2 STRAIGHT FLUTES TUNGSTEN CARBIDE TIPPED

12 19 19 25.4 25.4

WOODS

ACRYLICS, ALUCOBOND, ANODISED ALUMINIUM, BRASS, LAMINATES

HALF ROUND SOLID CARBIDE

0.5 1 2 0.4 0.6 0.8 0.4

STEEL, ALUMINIUM, BRASS, PLASTICS

QUARTER ROUND SOLID CARBIDE WITH FUTURA COATING

0.72 - 3 PLYWOOD
3 SPIRAL FLUTED MINIATURE SOLID CARBIDE

9 9 9 9 8 3 6.3 10

3.17 3.17 3.17 3.17 8 8 8 8

38 38 38 38

RB6003 RB6001 RB6002 RB6004 RA1506 RA1501 RA1502 RA1503

9 9 9 9 6 6 6 6

1.5 - 2.0 Max 1.5 - 2.0 Max 1.5 - 2.0 Max 1.5 - 2.0 Max 2.0 - 3.0 21,000 1.0 - 2.0 21,000 1.0 - 2.0 21,000 3.0 - 4.0 21,000

No No No No No No No No

WITH

HALF ROUND SOLID CARBIDE FUTURA COATING

0.74 - 3 1.10 - 3 1.42 - 3 9.8 / 2

NOTE: This list of cutters is by no means exclusive. Other cutters for specialist applications are available to order. Contact Pacer Systems for any special requirements.

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Causes of Cutter Failure

Cutters may deteriorate more quickly than can be reasonably expected for a variety of reasons, and these are listed below. Wrong type of cutter. Select cutter/material combination with care. Feed too fast for diameter of cutter. Match feed, cutter diameter, material. Feed too slow. In some materials (particularly wood) feeding the cutter too slowly will cause friction and burning. Heat is the principal cause of failure (particularly in HSS cutters) because the hardness of the cutting edges becomes affected, resulting in less resistance to wear, and the tool rapidly becomes blunt. Speed of cut too great for a small cutter. It is sometimes advisable to take several shallow passes rather than one deep one. Cutter chipped in the case of TCT or C or worn in the case of HSS. Lack of coolant (where coolant is required). Vibration. This can occur if a cutter has a burr or rough edge on the shank because it leads to imbalance. Overtightening the cutter in the collet can cause this problem, as the collet may become distorted. Loose bearings in the spindle.

SUITABLE FOR ALL WOODS

OVOLO AND ROUNDING CUTTERS

17 / 11 23 / 11 31 / 11

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Telephone: Fax: E-mail: On-line: +44 (0)115 988 7777 +44 (0)115 988 7788 sales@pacersys.co.uk http://www.pacersys.co.uk

METALS

NON FERROUS METALS INCL. ALUMINIUM, BRASS, BRONZE, COPPER

SINGLE FLUTED HIGH SPEED STEEL (SEE ALSO CUTTERS FOR PLASTICS)

3 5 6 6 3 4 6

6 16 6 6 10 12 20

6.35 6.35 6.35 6 6 6 6

47 80 47 75 51 64 64

RC1001 RC1009 RC1002 RC1020 RB5001B RB5002B RB5003B

2 3 3 3

1 1 1.5 2

24,000 24,000 24,000 24,000

L L L C C C C

2 SPIRAL FLUTES SOLID CARBIDE

MILD AND STAINLESS STEELS

2 SPIRAL FLUTES MINIATURE SOLID CARBIDE (FUTURA COATED)

0.5 - 1.0 0.5 - 1.0 18,000 0.5 - 1.0 0.5 - 1.0 18,000 1 0.5 - 1.0 18,000

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