Ajm29, Yea, you absolutely have some issues. The edge of the CD should be satin smooth after beveling. I assume when you say that the "silver layer" flakes off, that you are talking about the actual metal wafer sandwiched between the plastic. Is that correct? If so, the depth adjustment for the cutting tool is set too deep.
After beveling, you should have approx. .025-.030 uncut. In other words, the bevel should not be across the whole edge. If the edge of the CD is left jagged, you need to cut at a faster speed. Also, allow the cutting tool to do the cutting SLOWLY. Apply slow pressure on the cutting tool. The material being removed should resemble "dental floss". It should be coming off the CD in "strings".
The hole in the rear of the unit is to facilitate a vacume hose to be hooked up. Although you really should not need one. As I say, upon completion of cutting you should be able to discard the cuttings as a small "birds nest" of shavings.
Personally, I start the cutter at about 80-90% of the maximum rpm. At the very end of the cut, I apply a slightly heavier pressure on the cutter and reduce the speed to less than 100 rpm. This provides for a very smooth finish edge. The surface finish should be smooth, devoid of any chatter marks.
Remember, take your time, and allow the tool to do the cutting, not your bicep. It will probably take two or three CDs to get it down to a smooth process. If you continue to see the silver flaking, that means you need to back off the cutter stop adjustment, reducing the depth the cutter is allowed to protrude into the CD.
Hope this helps, Ed.
After beveling, you should have approx. .025-.030 uncut. In other words, the bevel should not be across the whole edge. If the edge of the CD is left jagged, you need to cut at a faster speed. Also, allow the cutting tool to do the cutting SLOWLY. Apply slow pressure on the cutting tool. The material being removed should resemble "dental floss". It should be coming off the CD in "strings".
The hole in the rear of the unit is to facilitate a vacume hose to be hooked up. Although you really should not need one. As I say, upon completion of cutting you should be able to discard the cuttings as a small "birds nest" of shavings.
Personally, I start the cutter at about 80-90% of the maximum rpm. At the very end of the cut, I apply a slightly heavier pressure on the cutter and reduce the speed to less than 100 rpm. This provides for a very smooth finish edge. The surface finish should be smooth, devoid of any chatter marks.
Remember, take your time, and allow the tool to do the cutting, not your bicep. It will probably take two or three CDs to get it down to a smooth process. If you continue to see the silver flaking, that means you need to back off the cutter stop adjustment, reducing the depth the cutter is allowed to protrude into the CD.
Hope this helps, Ed.