M4 recommended router bits

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Hello,

I’m going to buy a Maslow 4 when my garage will be completely built.
My plan is to use the CNC to create cabinets and furnitures with mainly plywood (18-22mm).

I’ve used the search function but I’ve only managed to find informations about the Maslow 1 (with chains) not M4 and DeWalt 611 router, except the following topic: Routers and bits that can be usted on the maslow 4
For what I understand, the optimal feed rate for M4 is around 2000 mm/min.

  • The formula I’ve found is something like that:
    feedrate = chipload * 25.4 * rpm * no_flutes
  • I’ve read an upcut bit is recommended but couldn’t a compression bit be more easier to use (Clean edge on both sides) ? Like this one which was previously on the store.
  • Recommended bit seems to be 1/8" single-flute upcut ;
  • Chipload for MDF/Plywood is 0.004 - 0.007 so RPM should be around 14k RPM. Do you confirm ? If so, how to set correct RPM on DeWalt Router ?
  • Maximum depth for each pass should be half the bit diameter, so 1/16" (1.6mm). Right ?
  • A candidate would be this bit: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001948417279.html (DSP1F-D3.1-L17) ;
  • The bigger the bit, the faster and the deeper I can go ?

Do you have any recommandations where to buy bits ? Such as https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002803507494.html ?

What kind of set (V-Carve bit) would you recommend if I’d also like to create signs for example ?

EDIT:
Old Maslow shop had the following items. Are these advice still valid ?

  • Solid Tungsten Carbide ¼ Inch 2 Flute Up-spiral Bit
    This is the basic bit that we’ve been recommending when we get the question “Which bit should I use?” It’s versatile, very forgiving, and works well with most materials. This is a good bit to start with.

  • Solid Tungsten Carbide ¼ Inch Single Flute Up-spiral Bit
    Similar to the the Tungsten Carbide 2 Flute Up-spiral Bit, but with only a single flute. Using a single flute means that for the same rotation speed and forward speed as the two flute bit, the single flute takes twice as big of a “bite” with each rotation. This can give you a cleaner cut or reduce burning in some materials.

  • Solid Tungsten Carbide ¼ Inch 2 Flute Compression Bit
    A compression bit is designed specifically to reduce a phenomenon called “tear out” which is caused when the upwards or downwards spiral of a router bit leaves a chipped or fuzzy edge on either the top or bottom of a cut because of the aggressive action of the spiral. A compression bit solves this issue by being a down spiral bit on the top, and an up spiral bit on the bottom which compresses both edges of the wood towards the center leaving a smooth cut on both the top and bottom.

Thanks for your time

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Rather than rehashing, I’d just point you to previous bit conversations.