60 degree v-groove bit on Easel

[StrosBros]

Hello all, I’m trying to use a 1/4” 60 degree v-groove bit on Easel to make the 50 star union for the flag with a 2mm depth cut. When I click simulate it says it will take 18 hours to complete using the fill option cut and the recommended cut settings. What am I doing wrong for it to take that long? It says the feed rate is in the 700’s and is doing .7mm per pass and plunge rate in the 200’s. The cut space area is only 14.85” x 10.5”. Any help would be appreciated! Thanks!

StrosBros

[dadof4]

Are you trying to fill using the vgroove bit? To fill in the flat areas you should use an end mill. The little tip on the vgroove bit is not designed for flat areas.

[rowiac]

Vectric software has an option to fill in the flat areas with another tool when V-carving. You could look to see if Easel has something similar. Also you might want to try going deeper than 2mm if your material will allow it. That would reduce the size of the flat areas. I haven't tried Easel myself, but it looks like you need Easel Pro to do true V-carving. A free option for V-carving you could also look at is F-engrave.

[stever]

I don’t know what material you are using but if you’re using some type of wood, the easel cut settings should be somewhere around 1270mm/min, 1.5 mm per pass. These are somewhat conservative but if you’re new to it then it won’t hurt to just leave it alone. Check to see what material you’ve selected. Again, I don’t know what material you are using but 18 hours.... something doesn’t sound right

[Madpiper]

Hey StrosBros, try using a 90 degree bit. That's what I use and it cuts VERY clean at around 20 minutes!

[Bruce]

I did a search on YouTube with "v carving with easel" found this rather long but thorough explanation.