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Set the job file strategy for use with a YetiPilot preset profile

When creating a job file (for example in Vectric’s VCarve, or AutoDesk’s Fusion 360), you will be asked to specify various strategy parameters.

Feed rate

YetiPilot will move into the material initially at this rate, and quickly make adjustments from there.

• If you do not have experience in which feed rate to choose, and would like to use YetiPilot to find out:

  • Set at 4,000 mm/min (4 m/min) for most cases. The reason for this is to give YetiPilot a full range of adjustment (see info box below). Note: you may need to reduce this if you have a particularly delicate cutter, or a very hard material.

  • During the cut, note the average feed rate used by YetiPilot. If making a repeat cut, you may choose to update your job file with this value, since it will give a more optimal result for the first few seconds of the cut.

• If you already have experience with a job and have known good feedrate value in mind, it’s OK to enter that value when creating the job file at the start.

Spindle speed (RPM)

A YetiPilot preset profile will override this value, and set it to a value pre-tested by YetiTool. But your CAD/CAM software will prompt for a value.

 It is good practice to enter a ballpark sensible number (e.g. 20k) in case the job file gets used without YetiPilot, or if you decide to customise the profile in the advanced section.

Stepdown

YetiPilot recommends different step down values for different profiles. Use the table below (this information is also displayed in the profile selection dialogue on the console).

Other strategy factors

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