From b05f400a1dc167eecaa1c1e3bde5b73b4081cbad Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: cpu Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:22:11 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] added spindle speed for various materials --- Readme.md | 14 ++++++-------- paste_stencil.tcl | 6 +++--- 2 files changed, 9 insertions(+), 11 deletions(-) diff --git a/Readme.md b/Readme.md index 71ea065..3370ca4 100644 --- a/Readme.md +++ b/Readme.md @@ -74,7 +74,7 @@ Generate the stencil G-code for both layers: gcode/Flow_Controller_Panel-B_Paste-stencil.nc ``` -G-code for both layers should be in the: +G-code for both layers should be in: ``` gcode/Flow_Controller_Panel-F_Paste-stencil.nc @@ -99,13 +99,11 @@ All cutting parameters are at the top of `paste_stencil.tcl`: ### Depth by material -| Material | Thickness | Recommended `CUT_Z` | -|---|---|---| -| Brass shim (CW614N) | 0.15 mm | `-0.18` | -| Polyimide (Kapton) | 0.10 mm | `-0.13` | -| Stainless steel shim | 0.15 mm | `-0.18` | - -For stainless, also reduce `FEEDRATE` to `80` mm/min. +| Material | Thickness | `CUT_Z` | `SPINDLE` | `FEEDRATE` | +|---|---|---|---|---| +| Brass shim (CW614N) | 0.15 mm | -0.18 | 24000 RPM | 120 mm/min | +| Polyimide (Kapton) | 0.10 mm | -0.13 | 24000 RPM | 300 mm/min | +| Stainless steel shim | 0.15 mm | -0.18 | 16000 RPM | 60 mm/min | --- diff --git a/paste_stencil.tcl b/paste_stencil.tcl index e8cf986..e4ce551 100644 --- a/paste_stencil.tcl +++ b/paste_stencil.tcl @@ -15,12 +15,12 @@ set TOOL_DIA 0.5 ;# mm — 0.5mm corn bit # Stencil material depth # Brass shim 0.15mm → use -0.18, polyimide 0.1mm → use -0.13 -set CUT_Z -0.3 ;# mm — cutting depth (negative) +set CUT_Z -0.2 ;# mm — cutting depth (negative) set TRAVEL_Z 2.0 ;# mm — safe travel height # Feeds & speeds -set FEEDRATE 120 ;# mm/min -set SPINDLE 15000 ;# RPM +set FEEDRATE 300 ;# mm/min +set SPINDLE 24000 ;# RPM # NCC (copper_clear) settings # overlap is in PERCENT (0–100), not fraction — 8.995 change from classic