Source of Error

This forum is for general discussion regarding VCarve Pro
Post Reply
sm38240
Posts: 14
Joined: Tue Feb 27, 2018 12:51 am
Model of CNC Machine: cnc router parts pro4848

Source of Error

Post by sm38240 »

All,

I have downloaded a .dxf of a push stick that I want to machine on my CNC. It appears to be a straightforward dxf. As I am still learning VCarve, i don't understand the error I am getting when a try to build a profile tool path. Can you decipher this code?



Thanks,

Stan
Attachments
2019-01-12_18-46-05.jpg

Bob Reda
Vectric Wizard
Posts: 858
Joined: Wed Aug 16, 2006 7:34 pm
Model of CNC Machine: shopbot 48x48 upgraded prt
Location: Monessen, Pa
Contact:

Re: Source of Error

Post by Bob Reda »

Just taking a guess, that the material between your model and the edge of your workspace at the ends look a little too close together. Draw a 1/4" circle and drag it around and see if it doesn't fit somewhere.

Bob

sm38240
Posts: 14
Joined: Tue Feb 27, 2018 12:51 am
Model of CNC Machine: cnc router parts pro4848

Re: Source of Error

Post by sm38240 »

Tried that and still get the error after upsizing the work area. It appears there is plenty of room for the bit, must be something not obvious with the dxf that is causing the error.

User avatar
jfederer
Vectric Wizard
Posts: 364
Joined: Tue Nov 27, 2018 1:09 am
Model of CNC Machine: CanCam D23M
Location: Horton Township Ontario Canada
Contact:

Re: Source of Error

Post by jfederer »

I would turn on Advanced Toolpath Options to see if there's anything funky there. Also check that the material thickness is set correctly. You've already done what I thought might be the issue - increased the size of your work area. The program doesn't know the "real" workpiece dimensions, so they don't have to match the defined dimensions.
Joe Federer

www.fabrikisto.com incl. Tailmaker software
www.federer.ca

sm38240
Posts: 14
Joined: Tue Feb 27, 2018 12:51 am
Model of CNC Machine: cnc router parts pro4848

Re: Source of Error

Post by sm38240 »

Went back and found an open vector. Pesky things they are. Joined them and presto.

Thanks for your input!

User avatar
Adrian
Vectric Archimage
Posts: 14546
Joined: Thu Nov 23, 2006 2:19 pm
Model of CNC Machine: ShopBot PRS Alpha 96x48
Location: Surrey, UK

Re: Source of Error

Post by Adrian »

Always worth running the Vector Validator if you get a seemingly inexplicable error message. It's far easier to track down errors like that now than it used to be before that tool was added.

Post Reply