Bit Advice For First Project

X-Carve
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I’m about to start my very first project and was curious if anyone might be able to help me understand something about bits. The simulation says it will take 4+ hours to complete using a 1/32 bit. It has some fine details on some letters that require the smaller bit size.

With a regular router, I’d never think of running a bit for 4+ hours because of the bit getting dull and/or overheating. Do I need to worry about the same thing with the XCarve with the 611 spindle? Do I need to change the bit throughout a cut of this length.

Greatly appreciate anyone’s thoughts.

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I’ve been using speed setting 3 on the 611, under the impression that 3 was the recommended 10,000 - 12,000 rpm. No? Or do you mean to use speed 1 when the cut will run for hours?
How do I go about getting familiar with in-job bit changes without using 2 stage carving? Do you mean by having different toolpath files that use different bits?
Sorry if this all seems elementary. That’s what my experience level is.