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    Default Can I Cut Thin Cork on a CNC

    I want to make coasters for a friend and want to use cork in them. Has anyone cut "thin" cork (0.125" or thinner) on their router? If so, what kind of a bit did you use?

    I am thinking about bamboo wood, but I'm wide open to suggestions.

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    Default Re: Can I Cut Thin Cork on a CNC

    The machines I've seen for that type of work use a drag knife and vacuum mat setup.

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    It might be better suited to laser cutting. Holding onto the stuff would be challenging in a routing process, but as was suggested, a vacuum hold-down system would help.

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    Default Re: Can I Cut Thin Cork on a CNC

    You could sandwitch the cork between 2 pieces of thin plywood.


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    Default Re: Can I Cut Thin Cork on a CNC

    Or glue / double sided tape it down to a sheet of MDF. Selecting a glue that holds it firmly enough for cutting but which will still let go of the finished parts without tearing may be a bit of a challenge.

    FWIW adding a 10W diode laser to your rig for this kind of thing would probably cost under a grand these days.



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    Default Re: Can I Cut Thin Cork on a CNC

    Thanks to all you guys!

    I think I'll try the "sandwich" idea, it's sounds very promising.



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