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by kilrabit
Sun Feb 25, 2024 3:20 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: EVA Foam Seadeck Settings
Replies: 2
Views: 330

Re: EVA Foam Seadeck Settings

My experience with their machine was enough not to buy another also. Mine was an accuracy issue, support finally said that the inaccuracy was within their tolerance. I had to fix the issue without their support. Their accuracy is movement without cutting anything.
by kilrabit
Wed Dec 27, 2023 1:43 am
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Exlude vector section from pocket toolpath
Replies: 7
Views: 972

Re: Exlude vector section from pocket toolpath

Choose layer number 3. Turn the light bulbs off for the other layers, layers 2 and 3 both have 2 zero span lengths. Choose all of the vectors. Use the icons on the left choose the curve fit option, and use .001 as a tolerance, this is the easiest way to fix the problem for this drawing. Your gap in ...
by kilrabit
Tue Dec 26, 2023 3:10 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Exlude vector section from pocket toolpath
Replies: 7
Views: 972

Re: Exlude vector section from pocket toolpath

Make a new layer and move everything that you want to keep to that layer. If that works delete the layer that has the lines you do not want.

Roy
by kilrabit
Wed Dec 13, 2023 2:35 pm
Forum: Cut3D - General
Topic: "Juddering" during cutting
Replies: 4
Views: 3541

Re: "Juddering" during cutting

What is your controller software?
It looks like it is not smoothing your toolpath.
by kilrabit
Wed Apr 19, 2023 1:40 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Unsure why part is not being cut correctly
Replies: 26
Views: 2275

Re: Unsure why part is not being cut correctly

Your left side looks proportionally smaller than your right. Check for movement on you Y axis. If you have a dial indicator set it up on the side and pull your router left and right.
by kilrabit
Wed Dec 14, 2022 2:27 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: 3D Finish Toolpath rough finish
Replies: 28
Views: 2835

Re: 3D Finish Toolpath rough finish

Try cutting one dish with 1/2 of your speed and see if it is not bit vibration. Cutting .338 deep at 250 in per minute might cause it. then adjust for faster if you need to.
by kilrabit
Wed Oct 27, 2021 12:45 pm
Forum: VCarve - Gallery
Topic: Yesterdays project. Still learning about proper tool selection.
Replies: 6
Views: 5866

Re: Yesterdays project. Still learning about proper tool selection.

The marks in the pocket area look likes your wood was flexing, due to the wood needing better hold down. Holding just the edges, it can flex in the middle. Try doing half with a longer hold down towards the middle, then do the other half with a longer hold down towards the middle carved area.
by kilrabit
Mon Apr 12, 2021 3:46 pm
Forum: Hardware related questions
Topic: Stepper vs Servo
Replies: 4
Views: 5618

Re: Stepper vs Servo

I personally prefer servos. You do not lose steps from pushing your machine to its limits. Every once in a while you just might. Servos cost more to buy, replace, and maintain, over the life of the machine, I have some machines 23 years old and no problems yet. You are buying new, so you do not have...
by kilrabit
Sun Sep 06, 2020 2:33 pm
Forum: Cut2D - General
Topic: Plasma Cutting Module
Replies: 17
Views: 12158

Re: Plasma Cutting Module

Depending on the size of the preview you want you might have to use a 1/8 endmill or even larger to have vectric remove the cut portions of the preview. You will have to adjust as necessary to be able to view. You can adjust the scale smaller sometimes if it is a complicated design.
by kilrabit
Sun Sep 06, 2020 12:49 pm
Forum: VCarve - Gallery
Topic: Resin Inlay Cutting Board
Replies: 17
Views: 4952

Re: Resin Inlay Cutting Board

This is one of those times that you do not switch the two by accident...... unless they have a good sense of humor.
by kilrabit
Sun Sep 06, 2020 12:36 pm
Forum: Cut2D - General
Topic: Plasma Cutting Module
Replies: 17
Views: 12158

Re: Plasma Cutting Module

list it as an Endmill Plasma .040 dia, or whatever the cut size of your plasma width for that cutting tip and amperage., Since Vectric is a pixel based program, you will not be able to see your cut on a larger piece that is cut because the line is too small. You will have to shrink the size of the p...
by kilrabit
Fri Aug 16, 2019 12:04 pm
Forum: Aspire - Tips and Tricks
Topic: Flipping Toolpaths
Replies: 2
Views: 2195

Re: Flipping Toolpaths

I usually copy the tool path, copy the vectors to a new layer, select all or the ones I want, shift H or shift V, recalculate copied tool path.
by kilrabit
Sun May 19, 2019 11:46 am
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: 5 axis carving
Replies: 2
Views: 2044

Re: 5 axis carving

Vectric also does not model or cut any undercuts.
by kilrabit
Sun May 19, 2019 11:42 am
Forum: Aspire - General
Topic: Aspire and Mach4
Replies: 4
Views: 3687

Re: Aspire and Mach4

MACH 3 has been fine for me I have different kind of machines running it, my suggestion is to run an ethernet controller instead of a USB or parallel port. Speeds things up and runs smoother. Most problems with MACH 3 were window settings.
by kilrabit
Tue Oct 30, 2018 12:11 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: inkscape file acting funny
Replies: 11
Views: 4221

Re: inkscape file acting funny

Try exporting as an .eps, from inkscape.