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Parameters that work well for the Autodesk Fusion VBit Inlay Plugin and Vectric VCarve. Parameters vary by bit selection, wood species, wood orientation (face grain vs end grain), and the particular CNC machine. These are proven cut results that have worked for people. If you have something that works, email me!

15 Degree Engraving 0.005 Tip Width - Amana 45611-K

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  • Walnut face grain: 12,000 RPM / Feed: 15 IPM / Plunge: 15 IPM
  • Cherry face grain: 14,000 RPM / Feed: 20 IPM / Plunge: 15 IPM
  • Hardwood end grain (or less details): 18,000 RPM / Feed: 54 IPM / Plunge: 18 IPM
  • Stepover: 0.0024 in
  • inlay_depth: 0.100”
  • inlay_fit_adjustment: 0.060” (up to 0.070”)
  • plug_surface_gap: 0.050”
  • plug_base_thickness: 0.250
  • inlay_depth: 0.240”
  • inlay_fit_adjustment: 0.090”
  • plug_surface_gap: 0.070”
  • plug_base_thickness: 0.240”
  • plug_fuzzy_cleanup: 0.008”

SpeTool W01005 5.26 Deg Tapered Angle Ball Nose 0.25mm Radius

  • End Grain: 18,000 RPM / Feed; 25.2 IPM / Plunge: 12 IPM
  • Stepover: 0.0024 in
  • inlay_depth: 0.240”
  • inlay_fit_adjustment: 0.000” to 0.005”
Setup

30° 2 Flute V-Groove Bit - Bits&Bits (425-VG30)

  • Bit link
  • 30 degree v-bit, 0” tip width (you must set a small tip width in the tool setup!)
  • Facegrain: 16,000 RPM / Feed: 40 IPM / Plunge: TBD
  • Feed optimization: 5 degree change, 10 IPM
  • inlay_fit_adjustment: 0.030”
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