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- Mon Apr 08, 2024 10:18 pm
- Forum: VCarve - Tips and Tricks
- Topic: Bottoming out a collet nut
- Replies: 32
- Views: 4565
Re: Bottoming out a collet nut
I've been viewing this post mostly with bemusement. In all the, by now thousands, of jobs I've cut, I have only "crashed" a collet nut a handful of times. And those "crashes" have been merely friction rubs. (Scorched MDF is kind of pretty.) A part of the checklist of things to do while planning a t...
- Mon Apr 08, 2024 10:15 pm
- Forum: VCarve - Tips and Tricks
- Topic: Bottoming out a collet nut
- Replies: 32
- Views: 4565
Re: Bottoming out a collet nut
I've been viewing this post mostly with bemusement. In all the, by now thousands, of jobs I've cut, I have only "crashed" a collet nut a handful of times. And those "crashes" have been merely friction rubs. (Scorched MDF is kind of pretty.) A part of the checklist of things to do while planning a t...
- Mon Apr 08, 2024 7:56 pm
- Forum: VCarve - Tips and Tricks
- Topic: Bottoming out a collet nut
- Replies: 32
- Views: 4565
Re: Bottoming out a collet nut
I've been viewing this post mostly with bemusement. In all the, by now thousands, of jobs I've cut, I have only "crashed" a collet nut a handful of times. And those "crashes" have been merely friction rubs. (Scorched MDF is kind of pretty.) A part of the checklist of things to do while planning a t...
- Mon Apr 08, 2024 7:54 pm
- Forum: VCarve - Tips and Tricks
- Topic: Bottoming out a collet nut
- Replies: 32
- Views: 4565
Re: Bottoming out a collet nut
Yup, we should be able to just toss some material on the old bed of the machine and PRESTO!! Of course, if we are running a business we will tout how our products are "hand crafted" (that is because they are made out of wood and somewhere along the line a human being may have touched them).
- Mon Apr 08, 2024 6:46 pm
- Forum: VCarve - Tips and Tricks
- Topic: Bottoming out a collet nut
- Replies: 32
- Views: 4565
Re: Bottoming out a collet nut
Obviously Vectric does not have unlimited resources, so myself, I would rather see that effort go into something like adaptive machining. It would be nice to quit using half a tool diameters length on tools.
- Sat Apr 06, 2024 3:30 pm
- Forum: VCarve - General
- Topic: Scaling Without Distortion
- Replies: 7
- Views: 360
Re: Scaling Without Distortion
From what I can see, all the "solutions" presented so far actually alter the geometry. If I understand the OP's post correctly what he wants to do is NOT strectch anything. Stretching by it's very nature distorts geometry. Think "words written on an elastic band". What I think he really wants to do ...
- Fri Apr 05, 2024 1:49 am
- Forum: Aspire - General
- Topic: in person training
- Replies: 2
- Views: 352
Re: in person training
The technical aspect is not difficult. What IS difficult is being creative/artistic.
- Fri Apr 05, 2024 1:46 am
- Forum: VCarve - General
- Topic: Longing for the multi-drill head
- Replies: 9
- Views: 739
Re: Longing for the multi-drill head
Yes, yes!!! Let's create software that does it all, runs lathes, mills, edm's, lasers, robots, rc cars, 3d printers, has spreadsheet and database built in and let's not forget a word processor while we are adding features!!! I forgot, some games and connect to my phone and tv. I want it all! I am su...
- Thu Apr 04, 2024 1:53 am
- Forum: Cut2D - General
- Topic: Touch probe or 3d scanner
- Replies: 1
- Views: 251
Re: Touch probe or 3d scanner
First off, Aspire has nothing to do with scanning parts. Probing detailed models is an exercise in futility. Takes FOREVER. 3D scanning is the better technique, but like anything, cost has a direct impact on how successful you will be. All neato hand scanner/walk around devices are at best toys. If ...
- Thu Apr 04, 2024 1:50 am
- Forum: Wrapped Rotary Machining
- Topic: Cutting steel on my radial axis
- Replies: 16
- Views: 938
Re: Cutting steel on my radial axis
I hear ya. I tend to make stuff myself instead of buying parts. Sometimes that is a good idea, sometimes not, LOL.
- Wed Apr 03, 2024 10:33 pm
- Forum: Wrapped Rotary Machining
- Topic: Cutting steel on my radial axis
- Replies: 16
- Views: 938
Re: Cutting steel on my radial axis
I was thinking you might use Roto Hinges, then I looked up the price. YIKES!!!! $10 for a pair? Crazy.
- Wed Apr 03, 2024 7:23 pm
- Forum: Aspire - General
- Topic: V12 COMING APRIL 2024 🎉
- Replies: 118
- Views: 26867
Re: V12 COMING APRIL 2024 🎉
........ Maybe but most users are not qualified to determine whether it's a "bug" or just lack of knowledge on how to use the software. This forum is filled with new users that have found a "bug" in the software and most of the time it's proven that there is no problem. Just a new user that doesn't...
- Wed Apr 03, 2024 7:05 pm
- Forum: Wrapped Rotary Machining
- Topic: Finding accurate Zero for the Y axis
- Replies: 7
- Views: 419
Re: Finding accurate Zero for the Y axis
Also be aware that if you use a laser dot or microscope you can encounter parallax. Essentially that is the axis of the laser beam or microscope is not parallel to the Z axis of the machine. Myself, I do not fight it. Just always set the zero from a known height above the workpiece. That way I am no...
- Wed Apr 03, 2024 6:47 pm
- Forum: Wrapped Rotary Machining
- Topic: Finding accurate Zero for the Y axis
- Replies: 7
- Views: 419
Re: Finding accurate Zero for the Y axis
For really decent accuracy there are three methods that I know of: XYZ touch off plate. This requires a macro for the control and be a bit tedious to implement. Also, it may not work on some pieces because of clamps getting in the way, etc Microscope. This is what I use. VERY accurate. Use a fairly ...
- Wed Apr 03, 2024 4:43 pm
- Forum: VCarve - General
- Topic: .STL Toolpath Question
- Replies: 6
- Views: 432
Re: .STL Toolpath Question
https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/m28/zipperhead55/Model4.JPG In this example, I decided I wanted to be able to isolate the wolf, so I moved the slider to the left until it created a vector around the wolf. It isn't perfect, but with a bit of node editing it can be done in no time at all. Not ...