| Brady Hudson |
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Just needed to drop in here and thank Tom and the Pinske folks for their help. We have been using 1/4" bits from "another manufacturer" on our CNC for about 3 years now. We were going through 4-6 bits per month, or more, if we cut any hard veined or mica material. I read on the Fabricator Network site about a bit that was cutting 1000 i.p.m. and lasting up to 3 months~!!! I was skeptical at first, until I saw the "Pinske" name was attached to it, so then I was intrigued. I called Tom and asked him for some more information. He took the time to give me the details and his recommendation for the cut rates for our CNC. I then ordered the bit and started cutting 4 days later when it arrived. I'm about 10 days and 60 sheets into using this bit(30 of the sheets were 144" x 8" window sills, so we were cutting alot of inches in those sheets!) and it was Veined material! Seams are good and "pull-able" right off the machine. Our programming guys and our shop is still in awe on the efficiency we have gained!
I just spoke with Tom again to thank him for his time and his contributions to the Industry. He is the man!
Thanks again,
Brady Hudson
Maxwell Counters
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| Robert Bippes |
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I am intrigued by your description of the CNC bit you are talking about. What bit is it? I have used a ¼” bit to cut solid surface and recently switched to a 3/8” straight bit for speed and longevity, but I have been cutting at about 300-400 i.p.m., and would love to know how you’re cutting at 1000 i.p.m Thanks! |
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| Dave Swaja |
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Here at the Pinske Edge we use our 1/4" "Rougher" bit to cut many things including mdf, plastic, phenolic and mainly solid surface. It is a solid carbide, 3-fluted low helix angle router bit with chip breakers, or notches to break up chips for fast, clean and efficient removal of debris. This unique bit designed by our fabrication team allows us to cut 1000 IPM at 24000 RPM. The quality of the edge is not of one we would recommend gluing deck material together, but is adequate for drop and stacked edge. When we cut or "Rough" out counter tops we leave a 1/16" of material on all side that get edge applied and then we reintroduce our counter tops on the CNC. We use our line of profile insert bits to apply the desired profile. |
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| Cindy - Pinske Edge |
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Just wanted to drop in and mention that this 1/4" Rougher Bit is currently on special for only $49! |
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