Cutting Large Window Cover Panels on CNC

Starting on a new project to make a window covering on the Stepcraft Q.408 CNC machine, I started with the Amana Tool 46202-K 1/4″ Spektra™ coated downcut bit all linked below.
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RPM: 18,000
Feed Rate: 100ipm
Plunge Rate: 50ipm
Depth per pass: .25″
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I then switched out for the 46176-K 1/8″ compression bit to clean up the process edges giving me a smaller radius and a perfectly clean top and bottom surface of the material.
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RPM: 18,000
Feed Rate: 40ipm
Plunge Rate: 20ipm
Depth per pass: .25″
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Tools Used:

Vectric Software for CNC https://www.toolstoday.com/everything-cnc/cnc-software.html

STEPCRAFT Q.408 63 x 108 COMPLETE SYSTEM CNC MACHINE
https://www.toolstoday.com/stepcraft-q-408-63-x-108-complete-system-cnc-machine.html

Amana Tool 46202-K SC Spektra Extreme Tool Life Coated Spiral Plunge 1/4 Dia x 3/4 CH x 1/4 SHK 2-1/2 Inch Long Down-Cut Router Bit
https://www.toolstoday.com/v-13779-46202-k-bit.html

Amana Tool 46176-K CNC SC Spektra Extreme Tool Life Coated Compression Spiral 1/8 D x 13/16 CH x 1/4 SHK x 2-1/2 Inch Long Router Bit
https://www.toolstoday.com/v-14528-46176-k1.html

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