Here’s how I designed a shell inlay for a guitar headstock using Fusion 360, and cut the inlay using my CNC router.
Part 1 – Design in Fusion 360
Part 2 – Cutting Shell Material
Resources
Here are links to some of the tools, materials and software that I’m using in this project:
AutoDesk Fusion 360 for personal use
Next Wave CNC Shark Router
Carbide 2-flute Down-cut end-mills
1/32″ Carbide shell cutter
Phenolic backer board
CNC Feeds & Speeds
Usage | Bit | RPM | Depth of cut | Plunge mm/min | Cut mm/min | Comments |
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Wood pocket | 0.0313″ (0.80mm) 2-flute downcut | 25000 | 0.5mm roughing 0.2mm finish | 200 | 250 | |
Shell | 0.0313″ (0.80mm) shell cutter | 25000 | 0.3mm | 125 | 250 |