CNC Router: Toolpathing with VCarve Pro

Preparing a Design for Machining

This page covers the process of creating tool paths for the CNC Router using VCarve Pro. Remember before starting the process

Feeds & Speeds

1. Winston Moy: Feeds & Speeds Overview
2. Winston Moy: MDF Feeds & Speeds

Router Bits (aka Endmills)

• Note: CNC Users must purchase and use their own tooling
• Bits and End Mills for Beginners
• Inventables: Bits 101
• YouTube: V Bits Explained
• Winston Moy: Compression Bits

• Kits

1. Whitside 1/4", Router Bit Starter Kit, 5-piece
2. Signmaking Letter Engraving Kit - 6 pcs

• Individual Bits - Square End

1. Down Cut Spiral Bit (Whiteside RD2100)
2. Up Cut Spiral Bit (Whiteside RU2100)
3. 1/4" Up/Down Compression (Whiteside UD2100)
4. 1/8" Up/Down Compression
5. O Flute 1/8" Up Cut for Plastic or Acrylic

• Individual Bits - V-bits

1. Whiteside 1/4", V-Groove 90-Degree
2. Whiteside 1/4", V-Groove 60-Degree