First Project with Cut3D - The Greenman
- broomfi
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First Project with Cut3D - The Greenman
This is my first post, so I hope this works....
https://www.facebook.com/pg/autosimeng/ ... 0827479355
I hope you can all see this link, it should be public, if it doesn't work please let me know/hurl abuse as you see fit.
I need to get a propper spindle, can anyone recommend a supplier in the UK?
https://www.facebook.com/pg/autosimeng/ ... 0827479355
I hope you can all see this link, it should be public, if it doesn't work please let me know/hurl abuse as you see fit.
I need to get a propper spindle, can anyone recommend a supplier in the UK?
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- Vectric Craftsman
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First Project with Cut3D - The Greenman
was able to view your link/facebook page.
splendid work in developing the model.
unclear what you want to solve for re "proper spindle".
wondering if you are able to, and do in fact license the model(s) you develop?
Swell machine.
thanks for the peek.
splendid work in developing the model.
unclear what you want to solve for re "proper spindle".
wondering if you are able to, and do in fact license the model(s) you develop?
Swell machine.
thanks for the peek.
- broomfi
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Re: First Project with Cut3D - The Greenman
Thanks for the reply Bobtail Farm.
This was my first time developing a decent mesh from a scanned point cloud so it took me a while to get an understanding of the best (free) way to do it.
My router is currently a hand tool that I mounted on the end with a makeshift wooden bracket. I need to get something a bit more industrial and with better clearance to the job. I just ordered a cheap Chinese spindle from ebay, it would be good to find a supplier in this country..
This was my first time developing a decent mesh from a scanned point cloud so it took me a while to get an understanding of the best (free) way to do it.
My router is currently a hand tool that I mounted on the end with a makeshift wooden bracket. I need to get something a bit more industrial and with better clearance to the job. I just ordered a cheap Chinese spindle from ebay, it would be good to find a supplier in this country..
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- Vectric Craftsman
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First Project with Cut3D - The Greenman
I still have "only" a normally handheld router mounted to my machine, now with an aluminum bracket.
As I do not (yet) have Aspire, I use (somewhat) Blender to create/modify 3d models importing into V-carve Pro.
looking forward to seeing more of your project and sucessful integration of your spindle, and learning.
thanks.
As I do not (yet) have Aspire, I use (somewhat) Blender to create/modify 3d models importing into V-carve Pro.
looking forward to seeing more of your project and sucessful integration of your spindle, and learning.
thanks.
- broomfi
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Re: First Project with Cut3D - The Greenman
Sorry, I didn't mean to offend your spindle..
The one I've got works fine, but limits the access to the job due to the router handles and attachment brackets. It's making it difficult to get the angled cuts that I need to do next.
So far I only have Cut3D, but it's brilliant!
All the best.
The one I've got works fine, but limits the access to the job due to the router handles and attachment brackets. It's making it difficult to get the angled cuts that I need to do next.
So far I only have Cut3D, but it's brilliant!
All the best.
- broomfi
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Re: First Project with Cut3D - The Greenman
43% scale oak carving. Need a bigger tree for the full size!
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- Vectric Wizard
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Re: First Project with Cut3D - The Greenman
Interesting project and nice result.
How did you drive a 6 axis machine with cut3D?
Did you "simply" used 3 axis after defining the right datum plane and origin?
How did you drive a 6 axis machine with cut3D?
Did you "simply" used 3 axis after defining the right datum plane and origin?
Best regards
Didier
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- broomfi
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Re: First Project with Cut3D - The Greenman
I produced several models at different orientations to give different cut angles for Cut3D, I had to transform the base frames in the robot program, using the geometric operator, to align these different datums.LittleGreyMan wrote:Interesting project and nice result.
How did you drive a 6 axis machine with cut3D?
Did you "simply" used 3 axis after defining the right datum plane and origin?
I also wrote some python scripts to add angles for clearances etc.
I had to reduce the size of the files as this is an old robot and the RAM and file size is limited, so I wrote some python scripts to remove duplicated coordinates, I also used these scripts to add angles depending on the values of the coordinates.
This was a trial to see what I could produce, I hope to improve the finish on the next ones.
I started looking at mastercam but it is out of my financial reach. I think this Vectric Cut3D solution works well with a bit of extra effort..
- dwilli9013
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Re: First Project with Cut3D - The Greenman
Very nice work. How did you come to own the Kuka KR16. I used to work with KUKA quite a lot. Always wished I could get my hands on one at a decent price.
An electric rotary die grinder may give you the reach you are looking for if you clamshell clamp on the back half. Would kind of limit you to 1/4 and 1/8 inch shank bit though.
Thanks for sharing.
An electric rotary die grinder may give you the reach you are looking for if you clamshell clamp on the back half. Would kind of limit you to 1/4 and 1/8 inch shank bit though.
Thanks for sharing.
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- broomfi
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Re: First Project with Cut3D - The Greenman
Hi, I got the robot for an inspection project for GKN Aerospace, but they decided to cancel the project, so I've just been trying to do something constructive with it. 3D printing is going to be my next little project. (if I don't run out of money first!)dwilli9013 wrote:Very nice work. How did you come to own the Kuka KR16. I used to work with KUKA quite a lot. Always wished I could get my hands on one at a decent price.
An electric rotary die grinder may give you the reach you are looking for if you clamshell clamp on the back half. Would kind of limit you to 1/4 and 1/8 inch shank bit though.
Thanks for sharing.
I got a nice little Chinese spindle on ebay, seems to work well so far..
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-5KW-AIR-COO ... 1438.l2649
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- Vectric Wizard
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Re: First Project with Cut3D - The Greenman
broomfi wrote:I produced several models at different orientations to give different cut angles for Cut3D, I had to transform the base frames in the robot program, using the geometric operator, to align these different datums.LittleGreyMan wrote:Interesting project and nice result.
How did you drive a 6 axis machine with cut3D?
Did you "simply" used 3 axis after defining the right datum plane and origin?
I also wrote some python scripts to add angles for clearances etc.
I had to reduce the size of the files as this is an old robot and the RAM and file size is limited, so I wrote some python scripts to remove duplicated coordinates, I also used these scripts to add angles depending on the values of the coordinates.
This was a trial to see what I could produce, I hope to improve the finish on the next ones.
I started looking at mastercam but it is out of my financial reach. I think this Vectric Cut3D solution works well with a bit of extra effort..
So "simply" 3 axis was the right word
Thanks for sharing. Impressive background work.
Best regards
Didier
W7 - Aspire 8.517
Didier
W7 - Aspire 8.517
- broomfi
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Re: First Project with Cut3D - The Greenman
Thanks for your supportive comments!
Dwayne, I see you built your own 3 axis, I'm thinking about building one as robots are not so accurate for following toolpaths.. Any advice would be much appreciated.
Dwayne, I see you built your own 3 axis, I'm thinking about building one as robots are not so accurate for following toolpaths.. Any advice would be much appreciated.