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by MikeSibley
Sat Feb 17, 2024 7:55 pm
Forum: Aspire - General
Topic: Bench Dog hole size?
Replies: 5
Views: 469

Re: Bench Dog hole size?

Thanks, good plan.
by MikeSibley
Sat Feb 17, 2024 6:42 pm
Forum: Aspire - General
Topic: Bench Dog hole size?
Replies: 5
Views: 469

Bench Dog hole size?

I am replacing my spoilboard on my machine and am replacing the dowels and holes with 20mm bench dogs. 20MM converted to English measurement is 0.7874016. From previous experiences, I know that a hole cut into the spoilboard at exactly the same size will be too tight. So, if I cut them at 21MM I fee...
by MikeSibley
Wed Oct 18, 2023 2:28 pm
Forum: Control Software related questions
Topic: Question on touch plate
Replies: 5
Views: 2774

Re: Question on touch plate

True. I should have figured it would be a Mach control versus Aspire. I appreciate the help.
by MikeSibley
Mon Oct 16, 2023 5:39 pm
Forum: Control Software related questions
Topic: Question on touch plate
Replies: 5
Views: 2774

Re: Question on touch plate

Thanks!
by MikeSibley
Mon Oct 16, 2023 4:33 pm
Forum: Control Software related questions
Topic: Question on touch plate
Replies: 5
Views: 2774

Question on touch plate

I don't know if this is in the correct location, but is there a method to have the x-y setting be at a different location than 0,0? When I do a toolpath and the G-code finishes, the machine goes to the previously set x=0 and y=0 position. Then when I change the bit and load the new G-code for the ne...
by MikeSibley
Sat Sep 09, 2023 6:34 pm
Forum: Aspire - General
Topic: Two sided question
Replies: 4
Views: 649

Re: Two sided question

Think I figured it out. Grouped each side's vectors and moved the group on each side equal distances. It worked. I attached photo representation
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by MikeSibley
Sat Sep 09, 2023 5:17 pm
Forum: Aspire - General
Topic: Two sided question
Replies: 4
Views: 649

Two sided question

I have a model that has intertwined vectors on both sides of the model. In addition, there are multiple groups on both sides. How would you suggest moving these parts, both sides (trying to get more efficient getting parts out of a piece of wood) to keep the alignment of all the vectors. One side ha...
by MikeSibley
Tue Sep 20, 2022 12:55 am
Forum: Aspire - General
Topic: Z-height change problem
Replies: 8
Views: 1615

Re: Z-height change problem

Okay, issue is identified. There was an update to Mach4 that corrected this problem. I reached out to Avid and there was an issue with the original Mach4, so I updated and cut and it is perfect. I really think it was an issue with a interface between Mach4 and Windows. Personally, I use a MACbook Pr...
by MikeSibley
Sun Sep 18, 2022 2:55 pm
Forum: Aspire - General
Topic: Z-height change problem
Replies: 8
Views: 1615

Re: Z-height change problem

Will do, but I lock the bit down pretty well. Will double check, as it sounds like a potential solution.
Mike
by MikeSibley
Sat Sep 17, 2022 11:56 pm
Forum: Aspire - General
Topic: Z-height change problem
Replies: 8
Views: 1615

Re: Z-height change problem

I've had the wood locked down pretty significantly, but I will check. Thanks for the advice!
by MikeSibley
Sat Sep 17, 2022 5:03 pm
Forum: Aspire - General
Topic: Z-height change problem
Replies: 8
Views: 1615

Re: Z-height change problem

Thanks Ted. It has baffled me as it is a regular occurance.

Mike
by MikeSibley
Sat Sep 17, 2022 3:43 pm
Forum: Aspire - General
Topic: Z-height change problem
Replies: 8
Views: 1615

Z-height change problem

Hey folks, I first apologize if this has been discussed before, but I have a significant problem that is just beyond my skill level. Second, I apologize for the length of this post as without the proper description, it won't make true sense. I would appreciate any comments toward finding a solution....
by MikeSibley
Tue Aug 30, 2022 12:43 pm
Forum: Aspire - General
Topic: Computer Hardware
Replies: 10
Views: 1878

Re: Computer Hardware

I am not trying to hijack the conversation, but I am using an older PC which I believe is a i5 processor 16 gb ram and a 2TB SSD. I have a significant collection of STL files on a second internal 2TB SSD. I know that processing and importing the STL files is intensive but I am seeing a lot of strugg...
by MikeSibley
Tue Aug 30, 2022 12:43 pm
Forum: Aspire - General
Topic: Computer Hardware
Replies: 10
Views: 1878

Re: Computer Hardware

I am not trying to hijack the conversation, but I am using an older PC which I believe is a i5 processor 16 gb ram and a 2TB SSD. I have a significant collection of STL files on a second internal 2TB SSD. I know that processing and importing the STL files is intensive but I am seeing a lot of strugg...
by MikeSibley
Mon May 09, 2022 8:39 pm
Forum: Wrapped Rotary Machining
Topic: Thanks for the help, but new question
Replies: 14
Views: 25410

Re: Thanks for the help, but new question

Thanks everyone for helping me learn!