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Stock Material Performance Reports

This page is intended to help describe builder's experience using MaslowCNC to cut different materials, as well as a collection point for other links describing the same.

Warning: Machining non-wood materials is not necessarily recommended, potentially dangerous and possibly un-advised. Please operate your MaslowCNC safely at all times.

Acrylic | Aluminum | Composites: Carbon / Fiberglass | Drywall | Lexan | Lumber: Hardwoods / Softwoods | MDF | Plywood |

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Example Stock Material

SpecificType:
MaterialGrade:
Cost (4'x 8' sheet):	$
Supplier:
Feed Rate:
Router Speed:
Bit Type:
Z-Axis Per Pass:
Stock Secured to frame by:
Stock Thickness:
Recommendations:

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Acrylic

SpecificType:
MaterialGrade:
Cost (4'x 8' sheet):	$
Supplier:
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Bit Type:
Z-Axis Per Pass:
Stock Secured to frame by:
Stock Thickness:
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Aluminum

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Cost (4'x 8' sheet):	$
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Composites, Carbon Fiber:

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Cost (4'x 8' sheet):	$
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Composites, Fiberglass:

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Drywall

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Lexan

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Lumber: Hardwood

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Lumber: Softwood

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MDF

SpecificType:
MaterialGrade:
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Bit Type:
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Stock Secured to frame by:	Clamps, screws, brad nails
Stock Thickness:	1/8" (3mm) - 1" (25mm)
Material Notes:	Takes detail well. Multiple layers can be glued together to for greater relief cuts. More dimensionally stable than plywood, as it does not have the same tendency to warp like plywood does. Smooth, flat surface is good for finishing. It is very sensitive to moisture, and will actually start to fall apart if it gets too wet. It is also VERY heavy. Dust is an issue with MDF, but A good dust collector should mitigate that.
Recommendations:	Good for self-supporting parts that need to not warp much. Ex: Slab doors for cabinets. Also good for parts that will get painted.

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Particle Board

SpecificType:
MaterialGrade:
Cost (4'x 8' sheet):	$
Supplier:
Feed Rate:
Router Speed:
Bit Type:
Z-Axis Per Pass:
Stock Secured to frame by:	Clamps, screws, brad nails
Stock Thickness:	1/8" (3mm) - 1" (25mm)
Material Notes:	Takes detail well. More dimensionally stable than plywood, as it does not have the same tendency to warp like plywood does. It is very sensitive to moisture, and will actually start to fall apart if it gets too wet. It is also heavy.
Recommendations:	Good for self-supporting parts that need to not warp much. Ex: Slab doors for cabinets. Good as a substrate for veneers and laminates.

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Plywood

SpecificType:
MaterialGrade:
Feed Rate:	500mm/min
Router Speed:	12000
Bit Type:	1/4" single flute upshear
Z-Axis Per Pass:	1/4" (6.35mm)
Stock Secured to frame by:	Clamps, screws, brad nails
Stock Thickness:	1/8" (3mm) - 1" (25mm)
Material Notes:	Strong, relatively dimensionally stable (it doesn’t swell like solid wood), and can get wet without getting destroyed. However, you can have problems with tearout much like solid wood, which can ruin your finish. Also, because it is made up of layers of wood, it does not sculpt very well. Finally, plywood has a tendency to warp over time, especially in humid environments. Plywood come in different varieties with Baltic Birch plywood being very good for clean cuts (normally more expensive than regular or sanded plywood)
Recommendations:	Structural components.