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      AutoPass Material Recommendations

      The table below provides an overview of recommended cut settings for AutoPass based on material type. Note that this list is intended as a point of departure. You should take necessary precautions to ensure that your cut settings are appropriate for your specific material.

      Material

      Cutter diameter,
      flute type

      Spindle Speed 

      Plunge Speed (Ramp Angle)

      Auto Speed

      Pass Depth

      Non-ferrous metals (Brass, Aluminum)

      3mm/0.125in, single O-flute

      2

      50 mmpm

      2 ipm per min (~4°)

      100mmpm/

      4ipm

      1mm/0.04in

      Hardwoods (Oak, Walnut)

      6mm/0.25in, 2-flute Upcut spiral

      4

      250mmpm

      10ipm per min (~20°)

      250mmpm/

      10ipm

      6mm/0.25in

      Softwoods (Pine, Cedar)

      6mm/0.25in, 2-flute Upcut spiral

      5

      350mmpm/

      14ipm per min (~27°)

      250mmpm/

      10ipm

      6mm/0.25in

      Composites (Plywood, MDF)

      6mm/0.25in, 2-flute Upcut spiral

      5

      350mmpm/

      14ipm per min (~27°)

      250mmpm/

      10ipm

      6mm/0.25in

      Solid Surfaces (Corian, e.g.)

      6mm/0.25in, 2-flute Upcut spiral

      5

      350mmpm/

      14ipm per min (~27°)

      250mmpm/

      10ipm

      6mm/0.25in

      Plastics (Acrylic)

      3mm/0.125in, single O-flute

      4

      125mmpm/

      5ipm per min (~10°)

      250mmpm/

      10ipm

      2.5mm/0.1in