In order to enhance your creating experience with Snapmaker 200W CNC Module, and try to make it smooth and effortless, we present a concise overview of the recommended CNC processing parameters for the following materials: Aluminium-1060, Aluminium-5052, Aluminium-6061, Copper-H62, Beech, Walnut, Basswood, POM, Carbon Fiber and Acrylic. All the parameters listed have undergone official testing and are proven to be both safe and effective.
The following parameters apply to Snapmaker 2.0 and Snapmaker Artisan.
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The following recommended parameters are for CNC Carving, do not use them for Cutting.
| Material | Bit Type | Spindle Speed (rpm) | Work Speed (mm/min) | Plunge Speed (mm/min) | Step Down (mm) | Stepover (mm) | Jog Speed (mm/min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminium - 5052 | 4mm Carving V-Bit | 18000 | 200 | 100 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 1500 |
| Aluminium - 6061 | 4mm Carving V-Bit | 18000 | 100 | 50 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 1500 |
| Copper - H62 | 4mm Carving V-Bit | 18000 | 100 | 500 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 1500 |
| Beech | 3.175mm Carving V-Bit | 18000 | 300 | 200 | 1 | 0.12 | 1500 |
| 4mm Carving V-Bit | 18000 | 900 | 200 | 1 | 0.1 | 1500 | |
| Straight Flute End Mill | 18000 | 300 | 200 | 1 | 0.12 | 1500 | |
| Walnut | 3.175mm Carving V-Bit | 18000 | 300 | 200 | 0.5 | 0.12 | 1500 |
| 4mm Carving V-Bit | 18000 | 300 | 200 | 1 | 0.1 | 1500 | |
| Straight Flute End Mill | 18000 | 300 | 200 | 1 | 0.12 | 1500 | |
| Basswood | 3.175mm Carving V-Bit | 18000 | 300 | 200 | 1 | 0.12 | 1500 |
| 4mm Carving V-Bit | 18000 | 900 | 200 | 1 | 0.1 | 1500 | |
| Straight Flute End Mill | 18000 | 600 | 200 | 1 | 0.12 | 1500 | |
| Acrylic | 3.175mm Carving V-Bit | 9000 | 900 | 200 | 1 | 0.1 | 1500 |
| 4mm Carving V-Bit | 9000 | 300 | 200 | 1 | 0.12 | 1500 | |
| Straight Flute End Mill | 18000 | 600 | 200 | 1 | 0.12 | 1500 | |
| POM | 3.175mm Carving V-Bit | 18000 | 100 | 50 | 1 | 0.12 | 1500 |
| 4mm Carving V-Bit | 18000 | 200 | 100 | 1 | 0.1 | 1500 |
The following recommended parameters are for CNC Cutting, do not use them for Carving.
| Material | Bit Type | Spindle Speed (rpm) | Work Speed (mm/min) | Plunge Speed (mm/min) | Step Down (mm) | Stepover (mm) | Jog Speed (mm/min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminium - 1060 | 3.175mm Flat End Mill (double-flute) | 18000 | 200 | 100 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 1500 |
| 4mm Flat End Mill | 18000 | 100 | 50 | 0.1 | 2 | 1500 | |
| Aluminium - 5052 | 2mm Ball End Mill | 18000 | 100 | 50 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 1500 |
| 3.175mm Flat End Mill (double-flute) | 18000 | 100 | 50 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 1500 | |
| 4mm Flat End Mill | 18000 | 100 | 50 | 0.1 | 2 | 1500 | |
| Aluminium - 6061 | 2mm Ball End Mill | 18000 | 100 | 50 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 1500 |
| 3.175mm Flat End Mill (double-flute) | 18000 | 100 | 50 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 1500 | |
| 4mm Flat End Mill | 18000 | 100 | 50 | 0.1 | 2 | 1500 | |
| Copper - H62 | 2mm Ball End Mill | 18000 | 100 | 50 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 1500 |
| 3.175mm Flat End Mill (double-flute) | 18000 | 200 | 100 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 1500 | |
| 4mm Flat End Mill | 18000 | 100 | 50 | 0.1 | 2 | 1500 | |
| Beech | 2mm Ball End Mill | 18000 | 900 | 200 | 1 | 0.5 | 1500 |
| 3.175mm Ball End Mill | 18000 | 900 | 200 | 1 | 1 | 1500 | |
| 3.175mm Flat End Mill (double-flute) | 18000 | 900 | 200 | 1 | 1 | 1500 | |
| 4mm Flat End Mill | 18000 | 900 | 200 | 2 | 2 | 1500 | |
| Walnut | 2mm Ball End Mill | 18000 | 300 | 200 | 1 | 0.5 | 1500 |
| 3.175mm Ball End Mill | 18000 | 600 | 200 | 1 | 1 | 1500 | |
| 3.175mm Flat End Mill (double-flute) | 18000 | 600 | 200 | 1 | 1 | 1500 | |
| 4mm Flat End Mill | 18000 | 900 | 200 | 1 | 2 | 1500 | |
| Basswood | 2mm Ball End Mill | 18000 | 900 | 100 | 1 | 0.5 | 1500 |
| 3.175mm Ball End Mill | 18000 | 1200 | 200 | 2 | 1 | 1500 | |
| 3.175mm Flat End Mill (double-flute) | 18000 | 1200 | 200 | 2 | 1 | 1500 | |
| 4mm Flat End Mill | 18000 | 900 | 200 | 2 | 2 | 1500 | |
| POM | 2mm Ball End Mill | 18000 | 900 | 200 | 2 | 0.5 | 1500 |
| 3.175mm Ball End Mill | 18000 | 1200 | 200 | 2 | 1 | 1500 | |
| 3.175mm Flat End Mill (double-flute) | 18000 | 1200 | 200 | 2 | 1 | 1500 | |
| 4mm Flat End Mill | 18000 | 1200 | 600 | 2 | 2 | 1500 | |
| Acrylic | 2mm Ball End Mill | 9000 | 900 | 200 | 1 | 0.5 | 1500 |
| 3.175mm Ball End Mill | 9000 | 900 | 200 | 1 | 1 | 1500 | |
| 1.5mm Flat End Mill (single-flute) | 9000 | 300 | 150 | 1 | 1 | 1500 | |
| 3.175mm Flat End Mill (single-flute) | 9000 | 600 | 300 | 1 | 1 | 1500 | |
| 4mm Flat End Mill | 9000 | 1200 | 200 | 2 | 2 | 1500 | |
| Carbon Fiber | 2mm Ball End Mill | 18000 | 900 | 200 | 1 | 0.5 | 1500 |
| 3.175mm Ball End Mill | 18000 | 1200 | 200 | 1 | 1 | 1500 | |
| 3.175mm Flat End Mill (double-flute) | 18000 | 1200 | 200 | 1 | 1 | 1500 | |
| 4mm Flat End Mill | 18000 | 900 | 900 | 1 | 2 | 1500 |