Ekoply/ Ecosheet/ plastic boards

without having worked with a material like this in a maslow, but understanding the physics of plastic cutting and power tools my observation:

Friction = heat = burning plastic.

http://www.dotmar.com.au/machiningguide.php

the RPMs listed above are from 100-500rpm with a single flute cutter, albeit at metal machining X/Y speeds (very low compared to maslow).

Its most likely that the default router minimum RPM speed (10k) is a few orders of magnitude too fast for any bit. (a single flute would be the only reasonable option below multiple meters/second X-Y speeds, which are well beyond current Maslow X-Y speeds)

It will likely generate too much friction and heat at any depth of cut.

Furthermore: “Ensure that only the cutting edge contacts the material”

this is unlikely given MaslowCNC’s current tolerances ( > +/-1mm) and will increase friction on the bit and material.

I would be very cautious cutting this material in a Standard Maslow.

If you do try, please report any results to the Wiki’s Tested Stock Materials page.

This is a good place to remind any reader to review the MaslowCNC Safety Page and ALWAYS have a Fire Extinguisher (or 2!) in your workshop.

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