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by Rcnewcomb
Fri Mar 08, 2024 6:08 pm
Forum: Aspire - General
Topic: Machining problem
Replies: 3
Views: 283

Re: Machining problem

Node editing makes the stray vectors obvious
by Rcnewcomb
Fri Mar 08, 2024 5:31 pm
Forum: VCarve - Gallery
Topic: Getting to know my new 1F Elite
Replies: 6
Views: 635

Re: Getting to know my new 1F Elite

(Just now noticed one of the weaves is missing on the friendship plaque - perhaps you forgot to select the vectors for that one pocket Toolpath?)
Or perhaps it was an artistic choice to demonstrate how a friendship can fill in life's designs. :lol: :lol: :lol:
by Rcnewcomb
Thu Mar 07, 2024 8:35 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Toolpath Deletion
Replies: 2
Views: 181

Re: Toolpath Deletion

Edit/Options
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In the toolpaths section
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by Rcnewcomb
Wed Mar 06, 2024 8:57 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Practice Cuts in Pink Insulation Foam
Replies: 4
Views: 321

Practice Cuts in Pink Insulation Foam

Doing some practice cuts in pink insulation foam. It definitely prefers Conventional rather than Climb cut.
Still playing with different settings to get the gullet of a V-carve nice and clean.
PinkFoamIMG_5539.jpg
PinkFOamIMG_5538.jpg
by Rcnewcomb
Tue Mar 05, 2024 5:34 pm
Forum: Aspire - General
Topic: Scratches & Edge Issues
Replies: 15
Views: 856

Re: Scratches & Edge Issues

According to the OP's profile he has a CAMaster which is a pretty solid machines.
My guess is some looseness or binding in the Z axis.
It might be worth posting the question on the CAMheads forum, and/or a call to CAMaster tech support to troubleshoot the Z axis.
by Rcnewcomb
Tue Mar 05, 2024 12:16 am
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Rustic Sign for Music Store
Replies: 7
Views: 553

Re: Rustic Sign for Music Store

An here it is in its new home
BluegrassJamKeithHollandGuitars.jpg
by Rcnewcomb
Mon Mar 04, 2024 7:42 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Need some advice before upgrade to V12.
Replies: 4
Views: 371

Re: Need some advice before upgrade to V12.

Because in my understanding, I will have purchased the v11.5 upgrade and not the v12 upgrade (regardless getting the free v12 later). From the FAQ: If you upgrade your software to a new version (not a new product purchase) you will get a bonus 3 months FREE upgrade period (as a 'safety net' in case...
by Rcnewcomb
Mon Mar 04, 2024 5:28 pm
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Large Circle -
Replies: 29
Views: 1136

Re: Large Circle -

Is there a reason that the XY Datum has to be in the Lower Left for Tiling? This is just a guess, but it probably made it easier for the programmers to handle a solution where everything was relative to a single point, and they chose XY in the lower left as the standard. You can always submit a fea...
by Rcnewcomb
Sun Mar 03, 2024 2:46 am
Forum: VCarve - General
Topic: Rustic Sign for Music Store
Replies: 7
Views: 553

Rustic Sign for Music Store

Material is 16"x36"x0.5" big box pine panel.
Acrylic paint -- still had a bit of bleeding even though I sealed it
Font: Curlz (free font) -- hence some of the odd sections
About 27 minutes of machine time with a 60° V bit and a 1/4" end mill.
BluegrassJam.jpg
by Rcnewcomb
Sat Mar 02, 2024 7:58 pm
Forum: Cut2D - General
Topic: Job Setup Z zero position machine bed
Replies: 13
Views: 1003

Re: Job Setup Z zero position machine bed

And in the Cnc control software , I also set z zero on the bed? I don't have your machine, but on my machine, yes, I would set Z0 to the machine bed/spoilboard. Also, using a downshear (downcut, downspiral) bit will reduce tearout because it pushed the wood fibers down while it cuts. Example bit: -...
by Rcnewcomb
Sat Mar 02, 2024 6:56 pm
Forum: Cut2D - General
Topic: Job Setup Z zero position machine bed
Replies: 13
Views: 1003

Re: Job Setup Z zero position machine bed

I would like to clarify that I want more than one pass because I think it will minimise tearout. If your thickest material is 3.3mm and you are aiming for 2.5mm, then the deepest cut is only 0.8mm. (That is 0.0315" for those who use inches). I'd be surprised if 2 passes of 0.4mm gives less tearout ...
by Rcnewcomb
Fri Mar 01, 2024 6:38 pm
Forum: Aspire - General
Topic: Slicing, cutting in layers
Replies: 8
Views: 344

Re: Slicing, cutting in layers

Let's not forget the Christmas Camel made out of slices of pink insulation foam.
by Rcnewcomb
Fri Mar 01, 2024 6:36 pm
Forum: Aspire - General
Topic: Slicing, cutting in layers
Replies: 8
Views: 344

Re: Slicing, cutting in layers

Here is a link to the life size chess pieces Jim McGrew made: ->Link

by Rcnewcomb
Fri Mar 01, 2024 6:28 pm
Forum: Aspire - General
Topic: Importing an STL
Replies: 8
Views: 473

Re: Importing an STL

Watch for undercuts. You may need to change the model orientation to get the best machining strategy. It is well worth the time doing previews with different orientations, and with different tool settings. Ultimately the Milo Scott continuous turn method is much faster than the standard 3D toolpaths...
by Rcnewcomb
Fri Mar 01, 2024 6:08 pm
Forum: Aspire - General
Topic: Importing an STL
Replies: 8
Views: 473

Re: Importing an STL

Are you doing a rotary job, or a two-sided job?