We've used Origin to cut a wide variety of materials with good outcomes. We suggest that you use the following spec table as a point of departure when you first start cutting a material that is new to you.
For a rundown of bits available from Shaper consult this article.
Specified recommendations for specialty router bits can be found in this article.
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Material |
Cutter | Spindle Speed | Auto Speed (ipm) | Maximum Depth/Pass (in.) | General Notes |
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Softwoods (Including high-quality ply and MDF) |
1/4" 2-flute Upcut Spiral | 5 | 10 | .25 | |
| Hardwoods | 1/4" 2-flute Upcut Spiral | 4 | 10 | .25 |
Upcut cutter geometry will keep cuts clear of chips and debris. Decreasing spindle speed can reduce the possibility of charring |
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Non-Ferrous Metals (e.g. Aluminum, Brass, Copper) |
2 | 4 | .04 | ||
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Thin Acrylics (<1/8") |
4 |
10 | .125 | Make sure you keep moving when cutting to reduce the possibility of melting |
Don't see a material you're hoping to cut with Origin? Send us a message and request that it be added to this table.
You can see a demonstration of cutting nonstandard material in this Shaper Session:
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