Vectric Customer

There are also Z setting sensors that have a spring loaded switch instead of a conductive path. Then you can touch off non conductive tools such as a diamond drag bit. I use this one: https://www.ebay.com/itm/DT02-CNC-Universal-Wireless-Tool-Setting-Gauge-Presetter-Controller-1-Micron-/251740716850 ...

This is one way of accomplishing it but probably not the only way. To make this I created a vector around the joint area and then digitally machined that area with a .75 inch ball nose and a fine step over (1%). I digitally machined the rest with a .250 ball nose and a fairly fine step over. I then ...

The method Gary suggested is the best way to approach intricate designs. The sneaky trick that is the second best way is to select all the holes and then box select every vector while holding the shift key down. That way everything that was previously selected will be de-selected and everything that...

I use Aspire but I believe that V-carve also has the ability to draw a box and machine to the limits of that box. If you make the box just the length of your model it will machine to the ends and not over. You can then create a separate pocket or profile path at the ends to make the tabs.

Euan

The measurement tool will give you the area of a closed vector. Then you just have to multiply it by the depth of the pocket, or determine the depth by dividing the desired volume by the area of the vector.

Euan

If you have hundreds to do it might be worthwhile to create a spiral vector to make your pocket and use the profile ON toolpath with spiral ramping. First step is to offset inwards from the pocket outline the radius of your bit. Then you offset inwards from that vector at your chosen stepover value....

I design with Aspire and run WinCNC on the same computer every day. I usually have multiple sessions of Aspire open.
Check how much RAM is on your computer, adding another 8Gb helped my setup.

Euan

Yet another way...Place one circle in one of the corners. Select it and click on mirror horizontal, then mirror vertical and then mirror horizontal again.

Euan

Try an Amana 204009 at about 5000 RPM and 50 IPM plunge. The boring bits need a 10 MM collet.
Euan

I have made wine glasses on the rotary although not octagonal. I used a twisted Reuleaux triangle for the shape.
One thing to be aware of is the strength of the flared base. Because it is mostly short grain construction, if it is made a thin disc it is very fragile and likely to break in use.

Euan

I think that it is one of two possibilities that you are after. If you already have the 3D model you can do it as follows: Draw a straight line vector in the direction and position on the model as required. Make sure that the model is visible in the 3D view. Use profile on tool path with a depth of ...

The models from design and make are provided with a free eps vector outline of the model.
You can go to the page with your model on and click on the style A outline button and it will download to your computer.
Then, as has been said, you can use this vector to cut out the design.
Euan

I do this sort of work and the method that I employ uses wedges underneath the piece to level it. Once I am satisfied with the orientation I remove the wedges one at a time and put a liberal blob of hot melt glue on them before replacing them. It helps if the piece is sealed before applying the glue...

If you have multiple vectors that you want distorted proportionally, Select them all and group them. The distortion tool will then work on the group as a whole. Once you bake the distortion the vectors are automatically ungrouped. This is handy for distorting vectors to fit the book pages amongst ot...

In WinCNC the direction of the motor rotation is set on the axisspec line for that motor. The O value sets the direction and can be 0 or 1. Check the WinCNC manual page 49. I find setting the cylinder axis as Z zero to work the best in rotary work. Make sure the material thickness is the radius of t...