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I'm still pretty new to using my toy but recently cut faces for illuminated letters out of 3/16" white acrylic. I used a 1/4" two flute end mill...

I cut d-bond (other brands of ACM but still the same stuff) for the backs of channel letters and yes it cuts easily, even with cheap bits. I can't...

I cut it from Corian as well.

I wish there was a like button on this forum.

Just one of many projects cut from acrylic.

I have a 4x8 PRS Standard, 2007 3Hp spindle. Planned to use the 4x8 in retirement and sell a 5x12, but the 5x12 is the production and I need the...

Thanks all, I have enough info to give it a try. I am making an odd shaped clear plate to go over the electronics of guitar. Depending on out...

Edit: Also good with a PRS 4x8 as well, standard or alpha would be fine. Huge plus for vac holdown system that will work with single phase 240V...

I've found the best end mill for plexiglas (acrylic) is a 1/8" single flute upcut running at 14k and 5 ips. The cut quality is good and the chips...

The plexi at BB stores is usually extruded. Get cast from a reputable distributor, and set the feeds high, with slow speeds. There are specific bits...

Plexiglass can be tricky to cut. The biggest issue that I always had was heat. If you cut to slow and you have a small cutter that wont dissipate the...

If you run to fast, you'll notice because the controller and the computer will loose sync and you'll get the ever dreaded "lost comms" dialog. When...

The bits aren't the concern with HDU, it's your machine. As long as the speeds match the feed, and your getting a smooth cut, run the machine up to...