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Thread: Former Colex user trying to learn my ShopBot. RPM Speed Question

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    Default Former Colex user trying to learn my ShopBot. RPM Speed Question

    What is the max RPM I can run my table at, I have a PRSalpha 4 x 9 Gantry, I believe.

    I am trying to get the glassy edges on acrylic, that I was able to get on the Colex table. I am pretty sure, I was cutting at 25-30000 rpm.

    But, I am not sure I can run this spindle that fast. Seems the previous user has his RPMs all set at 18000

    Thanks!
    Dave

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    If you have the standard spindle, the top is 18k. You should be able to get the same effect by slowing down the feeds.
    ShopBot Details:
    2013 PRS 96x60x12 (Centroid upgrade)
    4hp Spindle
    12" indexer
    Aspire
    Rhino
    Fusion 360
    Ferrari 360
    Prusa MK3S+
    Prusa XL multi-tool

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    A couple tricks that I learned on acrylic. I start with a wrought pass leaving around 0.05". Then finish pass to size cut as a climb cut, high RMP and fast travel. Then use a torch on the finished surface to just barely melt material (flame polish). This will give a great edge finish. You may want to experiment on some scrap material to test what works out best.
    Take a look at this link:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mmd56UMHDK0

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    That’s a good suggestion Rob. I do a similar approach with decent results. With a little tuning you can get pretty decent quality but at some point you run up against these being aluminum framed machines.

    Also that being a PRS alpha there’s a chance that it has a Colombo spindle capable of higher than 18k rpm.

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    Fast Travel! I need to try that, I was thinking slower travel might be the trick, and am down to .5 in/per. Its better then what we were getting before I started, but not what I am used to.

    Back to the shop I go!

    Dave

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    .5 IPS is waaaay to slow. Start at 3 to 4

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