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RE: Converting a X2 clone to CNC - EdK - 05-29-2014
RE: Converting a X2 clone to CNC - Shawn - 05-30-2014
Thanks guys. Spent a bit more time this morning playing with the setup. I thing the bit was slipping in the collet yesterday? .002"doc, 7ipm feed and 54,000rpm. The top engraving was done with a very fine endmill .5mm? The second was cut with a three sided 30 degree tool. The engraving is .135" tall on aluminium plate. I did flatten the stock on my shaper to make sure there wasn't an issue with surface irregularity.
![[Image: image.jpg]](http://s29.postimg.org/lyg6hvflj/image.jpg)
Shawn
RE: Converting a X2 clone to CNC - Shawn - 05-30-2014
And yes my girlfriends last name is Steele
RE: Converting a X2 clone to CNC - stevec - 05-31-2014
I'd love to see that 3 sided 30° tool.
Nice looking engraving Shawn.
RE: Converting a X2 clone to CNC - DaveH - 05-31-2014
Very nice Shawn,
54000 rpm that's quick
DaveH
RE: Converting a X2 clone to CNC - Shawn - 05-31-2014
Thanks guys
The grinder is advertised as 54,000 rpm but I have no real idea how fast it is. I can't tell the difference in the engraving between the lowest and highest setting so I just use the low speed to save on air.
Steve, these are similar to the bits I'm have, I ordered mine from china and they were cheap but I only plan to engrave plastic and aluminum.
![[Image: 10-pcs-3-175-30-0-2MM-3-Edge-Cutting-Too...raving.jpg]](http://i01.i.aliimg.com/wsphoto/v0/506785037/10-pcs-3-175-30-0-2MM-3-Edge-Cutting-Tools-CNC-Router-Tool-Bits-Engraving.jpg)
Shawn
RE: Converting a X2 clone to CNC - DaveH - 05-31-2014
They look nicely made
DaveH