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by xoneeleven
Tue Jan 26, 2021 1:00 am
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Toolpaths are cutting deeper than pocket clearance toolpath
Replies: 13
Views: 6956

Re: Toolpaths are cutting deeper than pocket clearance toolpath

This turned out to be a CNC Machine issue, combined with a bit that was mis-labeled as a 60-degree bit when it was slightly off. At the time, we had a CNC Shark. The CNC Shark is made of plastic. We did not know this at the time of purchase. It was a CNC that everyone at the time was praising as the...
by xoneeleven
Mon Oct 26, 2020 4:07 pm
Forum: Aspire - Tips and Tricks
Topic: 1 Rough Cut and 2 Finish Paths - Please Advise
Replies: 21
Views: 5837

Re: 1 Rough Cut and 2 Finish Paths - Please Advise

Sorry for the confusion regarding the TBN, Martin. It is actually a 1/4in Amana bit with a 1/16in tapered ballnose (1/32 radius) https://www.dropbox.com/s/zpehqkiqs6h08a0/Tribes%20Insignia%20shield.jpg?dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/s/zpehqkiqs6h08a0/Tribes%20Insignia%20shield.jpg?dl=0 I realise you c...
by xoneeleven
Mon Oct 26, 2020 3:48 pm
Forum: Aspire - Tips and Tricks
Topic: 1 Rough Cut and 2 Finish Paths - Please Advise
Replies: 21
Views: 5837

Re: 1 Rough Cut and 2 Finish Paths - Please Advise

It is an Amana tapered ballnose. The 1/32 tip is the radius. It is actually a 1/16 tip ballnose on a 1/4in shank. (NOTE I had forgot to change the bit in the project to the Amana 46282 specs for the original post) https://www.amanatool.com/46282-cnc-2d-and-3d-carving-5-4-deg-tapered-angle-ball-tip-1...
by xoneeleven
Mon Oct 26, 2020 3:04 pm
Forum: Aspire - Tips and Tricks
Topic: 1 Rough Cut and 2 Finish Paths - Please Advise
Replies: 21
Views: 5837

Re: 1 Rough Cut and 2 Finish Paths - Please Advise

Thanks, Scott To tell the truth, I have used a method similar to yours, quite often. Good point, regarding the collet. I need to double-check that! The material is 1.75" thick cherry. IF I'm reading this correctly, the last Finish toolpath is using a 1/8" shank 1/32" TBN... if so then roughly a .5" ...
by xoneeleven
Mon Oct 26, 2020 2:58 pm
Forum: Aspire - Tips and Tricks
Topic: 1 Rough Cut and 2 Finish Paths - Please Advise
Replies: 21
Views: 5837

Re: 1 Rough Cut and 2 Finish Paths - Please Advise

The original toolpath setup was: 1: Roughing Toolpath - 1/4in end mill 2: Finish Toolpath - 1/8in tapered ballnose Total cut time = 10:06:04 The new toolpath setup we are considering: 1: Roughing Toolpath - 1/2in ballnose 2: Finish Toolpath 1 - 1/4in ballnose 2: Finish Toolpath 2 - 1/8in tapered bal...
by xoneeleven
Mon Oct 26, 2020 3:20 am
Forum: Aspire - Tips and Tricks
Topic: 1 Rough Cut and 2 Finish Paths - Please Advise
Replies: 21
Views: 5837

Re: 1 Rough Cut and 2 Finish Paths - Please Advise

Per my original post, the estimated time to use three toolpaths, is MUCH less than two toolpaths.
by xoneeleven
Sun Oct 25, 2020 9:13 pm
Forum: Aspire - Tips and Tricks
Topic: 1 Rough Cut and 2 Finish Paths - Please Advise
Replies: 21
Views: 5837

Re: 1 Rough Cut and 2 Finish Paths - Please Advise

I forgot to mention that it looks like your assertion regarding the finish toolpaths is correct. I read in the Adpire PDF manual that there is no "checking" in the finish toolpath capability. It would be nice if Vectric added a material removal check/estimate based on the previous toolpath in the li...
by xoneeleven
Sun Oct 25, 2020 9:05 pm
Forum: Aspire - Tips and Tricks
Topic: 1 Rough Cut and 2 Finish Paths - Please Advise
Replies: 21
Views: 5837

Re: 1 Rough Cut and 2 Finish Paths - Please Advise

Hello Martin, Thank you for the reply. Since we are using two, finish toolpaths, and each of these toolpaths has a different bit, we are expecting the "Finish Cut 1" to leave enough material (since it is a 1/4in ballnose), for "Finish Cut 2" to remove the final material (using 1/8in tapered ballnose...
by xoneeleven
Sun Oct 25, 2020 7:52 pm
Forum: Aspire - Tips and Tricks
Topic: 1 Rough Cut and 2 Finish Paths - Please Advise
Replies: 21
Views: 5837

Re: 1 Rough Cut and 2 Finish Paths - Please Advise

NOTE regarding Finish Cut 1
Finish Toolpaths do not have a machining allowance option. So, the allowance is 0.00.

I typed in an allowance by mistake, while looking at a different roughing toolpath.

Forgive the confusion!
by xoneeleven
Sun Oct 25, 2020 6:58 pm
Forum: Aspire - Tips and Tricks
Topic: 1 Rough Cut and 2 Finish Paths - Please Advise
Replies: 21
Views: 5837

1 Rough Cut and 2 Finish Paths - Please Advise

Hello All, We have a large 24"x24"x1.75" project that has alot of large area to rough out, and many tiny details that will need to be carved. While experimenting with the 3d cuts, we have found that it will be much faster if we use THREE toolpaths to cut the 3D model. We are currently considering th...
by xoneeleven
Sat Sep 01, 2018 7:02 pm
Forum: Aspire - General
Topic: Inlay Issues with Mail toolpath
Replies: 16
Views: 6207

Re: Inlay Issues with Mail toolpath

After reviewing the modified file, it looks like the bit used on the male cutout had been corrupted with inaccurate data. (the 1/8th in endmill that I had there originally) I fixed the bad spec data and the simulation works fine. Thanks again for helping with that, Michael. Sometimes, tiny details s...
by xoneeleven
Sat Sep 01, 2018 2:41 pm
Forum: Aspire - General
Topic: Inlay Issues with Mail toolpath
Replies: 16
Views: 6207

Re: Inlay Issues with Mail toolpath

Thanks, Michael You have been very good help. I am looking forward to comparing the files, and learning this process. Mark Hello Michael, Would you mind attaching the file that you were able to get the simulation to work in? I would like to see compare parameters. My file is still not working, after...
by xoneeleven
Sat Sep 01, 2018 2:39 pm
Forum: Aspire - General
Topic: Inlay Issues with Mail toolpath
Replies: 16
Views: 6207

Re: Inlay Issues with Mail toolpath

Thanks, Scott You have good advice, indeed. Mark Just a note if you'll be doing many of these, and not always gluing the same day. Cut the Male first all the way and take it out...then cut the female with no offset...test fit and if needed add the offset gradually for YOUR perfect fit. Male responds...
by xoneeleven
Sat Sep 01, 2018 4:57 am
Forum: Aspire - General
Topic: Inlay Issues with Mail toolpath
Replies: 16
Views: 6207

Re: Inlay Issues with Mail toolpath

Hello Michael, Would you mind attaching the file that you were able to get the simulation to work in? I would like to see compare parameters. My file is still not working, after adding offset and bit matching. We did use the inlay tool to create all of the toolpaths. We have not refined the offset, ...
by xoneeleven
Sat Sep 01, 2018 2:32 am
Forum: Aspire - General
Topic: Inlay Issues with Mail toolpath
Replies: 16
Views: 6207

Re: Inlay Issues with Mail toolpath

We did use the inlay tool to create all of the toolpaths. We have not refined the offset, cut depth, or tool sizes; we ran into the cut issue and started trying to resolve that, first. 1) Check the geometry settings you have for the Male Inlay bit. (make sure the diameter is set correctly) 2) Check ...