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by Mofosheee
Fri Jul 09, 2021 11:29 pm
Forum: Cut3D - General
Topic: Using a mill as a lathe
Replies: 2
Views: 14016

Re: Using a mill as a lathe

Thanks for responding
I want to mill a motorcycle spool/hub on the 4th axis of my CNC mill. The material would be 7075 T6 Al. Length 4" diameter 3"
In my world I see x and z axis.
Thanks again!
by Mofosheee
Fri Jul 09, 2021 5:52 pm
Forum: Cut3D - General
Topic: Using a mill as a lathe
Replies: 2
Views: 14016

Using a mill as a lathe

Hello Forum

I have a 4 axis CNC mill and am wondering If anybody has used Vectric soft ware to use a lathe as a mill? Thank you
by Mofosheee
Sat Jun 27, 2020 3:46 pm
Forum: VCarve - Tips and Tricks
Topic: .crv to .dxf
Replies: 6
Views: 9354

Re: .crv to .dxf

Perfect.......thanks again
by Mofosheee
Sat Jun 27, 2020 12:38 pm
Forum: VCarve - Tips and Tricks
Topic: .crv to .dxf
Replies: 6
Views: 9354

Re: .crv to .dxf

Thanks again.
Second question please?
Are you familiar with a laser cutting service that can cut this out of 16 gauge steel?
Jerry
by Mofosheee
Sat Jun 27, 2020 12:27 am
Forum: VCarve - Tips and Tricks
Topic: .crv to .dxf
Replies: 6
Views: 9354

Re: .crv to .dxf

THANK YOU!
by Mofosheee
Fri Jun 26, 2020 11:46 pm
Forum: VCarve - Tips and Tricks
Topic: .crv to .dxf
Replies: 6
Views: 9354

.crv to .dxf

Dear Board.............
Can anybody refer me to a service that is able to convert the attached .crv file to a .dxf
or if anyone familiar to a software that can do so? Thanks
Jerry
by Mofosheee
Mon Sep 30, 2019 4:58 pm
Forum: VCarve - Tips and Tricks
Topic: File problems
Replies: 5
Views: 2464

Re: File problems

Thank you Adrian
Understand
Is there someway vectric can vectorze the PDF? If not, which route would you take? Thank you

Jerry
by Mofosheee
Mon Sep 30, 2019 1:21 pm
Forum: VCarve - Tips and Tricks
Topic: File problems
Replies: 5
Views: 2464

Re: File problems

Hi Adrian
Is there anyway to "force" identities to display on one sheet where the sheet can be dimension-ed to 24 x 36 as in the pdf? Thanks again for the tip for responding!
by Mofosheee
Mon Sep 30, 2019 1:04 pm
Forum: VCarve - Tips and Tricks
Topic: File problems
Replies: 5
Views: 2464

File problems

Hello VCarve

I have this pdf file that I am unable to get it to display properly on my screen. The identities are over lapped. Final dimension is to be 24"x 36". Would someone please tell me the error of my ways? Please find the attached
Thank you
by Mofosheee
Wed May 08, 2019 3:42 pm
Forum: Cut3D - General
Topic: Decreasing "cutting air" time
Replies: 2
Views: 11147

Decreasing "cutting air" time

Hello Forum Attempting to make sense here! Starting off with a block of material, say 2" x 3" and performing a profile operation requiring 2 different size milling bits; .25" & .125" Is there a way to establish MOPS to reduce machine time by not having the next (smaller diameter) mill bit retracing ...
by Mofosheee
Mon May 06, 2019 11:57 pm
Forum: Cut3D - General
Topic: Feeds and Speeds 6061
Replies: 2
Views: 10703

Re: Feeds and Speeds 6061

Hello
Thanks for responding. Tormach1100
by Mofosheee
Mon May 06, 2019 1:06 pm
Forum: Cut3D - General
Topic: Feeds and Speeds 6061
Replies: 2
Views: 10703

Feeds and Speeds 6061

Hello Vectric

Due to obtaining conflicting information from online calculators, I approach the forum requesting feeds and speeds for profile cutting 6061 Al using a; 0.375" 4 flute rougher end mill going to a depth of
-1.5" using a HSM milling operation. What say the forum? Thank you
by Mofosheee
Mon Apr 22, 2019 11:22 am
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: recommed an end mill please
Replies: 8
Views: 3236

Re: recommed an end mill please

Hi Guys Thanks for the quick responses. The stock is 1.5" x 3". I have elected to; 1) pre drill to -1.5" the 2(ea)recessed portions using a .1875" drill 2) profile the outline to same depth using 3 flute .5" rougher (for aluminum) 3) profile the outline again spiraling down using with a .1875 em to ...
by Mofosheee
Sun Apr 21, 2019 3:57 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: recommed an end mill please
Replies: 8
Views: 3236

Re: recommed an end mill please

It's a Tormach 1100. Thanks for responding.
by Mofosheee
Sun Apr 21, 2019 3:24 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: recommed an end mill please
Replies: 8
Views: 3236

recommed an end mill please

Hello I am searching for the proper type of mill bit to most efficiently perform a profile operation on 6061 aluminum. Said job is as follows; Stock measures; 1.5" x 3". As stated, it's a profile operation to a cutting depth of -1.5". I need to make 20(ea) of them. My initial thoughts are to run an ...