Ok, this is also good to know, thanks!
First 3D Project - Noob Problems
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Re: First 3D Project - Noob Problems
Is it possible/advised to do a roughing toolpath before doing a 45° chamfer toolpath?
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Re: First 3D Project - Noob Problems
Is this a good (the only?) procedure? :
1. Create a 3D roughing toolpath based on a 3D model.
2.Run a 45° chamfer toolpath based on a 2D vector.
1. Create a 3D roughing toolpath based on a 3D model.
2.Run a 45° chamfer toolpath based on a 2D vector.
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Re: First 3D Project - Noob Problems
Don't see any need to run a separate toolpath for the Chamfer toolpath. The 3D roughing toolpath is designed to be used with the 3D finish toolpath.
If you're concerned about how big a "bite" the Chamfer toolpath is taking then reduce the pass depth of the tool to create more passes.
If you're concerned about how big a "bite" the Chamfer toolpath is taking then reduce the pass depth of the tool to create more passes.
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Re: First 3D Project - Noob Problems
Every project is different so when you are combining 2D & 3D toolpaths then you need to look closely at what you are doing, in this example then I wouldn't run the 3D roughing toolpath first as from what I can see there is no need, I would simply run the 2D chamfer toolpath which is firstly likely to take less time & will give me a better finish overall.
As Adrian has said if the V bit is cutting to deeply on each pass then alter the cut depth for the V bit. You can either do this in the tool database which will result in a permanent change to the V bit cut depth or you can alter it within the chamfer toolpath by clicking on the edit button & changing it there which will only alter it for that one toolpath
As Adrian has said if the V bit is cutting to deeply on each pass then alter the cut depth for the V bit. You can either do this in the tool database which will result in a permanent change to the V bit cut depth or you can alter it within the chamfer toolpath by clicking on the edit button & changing it there which will only alter it for that one toolpath
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Re: First 3D Project - Noob Problems
Right, I was concerned it might be "to big of a bite" but I have no experience so my concerns are not really valid. Thank you for your answers, I'll follow your recommendation and use a chamfer toolpath only.
What would be a reasonably path depth?
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Re: First 3D Project - Noob Problems
What would be a reasonably path depth?
That kind of depends on your machine & how it is set up, what works well for me might be either to much for your set up or you might find you can cut deeper than I do, experiment a bit yourself BUT be aware that because the bit is V shaped the deeper the bit actually cuts the more of the cutting edge is going to be engaged which will increase the load on the machine
That kind of depends on your machine & how it is set up, what works well for me might be either to much for your set up or you might find you can cut deeper than I do, experiment a bit yourself BUT be aware that because the bit is V shaped the deeper the bit actually cuts the more of the cutting edge is going to be engaged which will increase the load on the machine
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Re: First 3D Project - Noob Problems
You might also want to use the “Edit passes…” button to make asymmetric pass depths.
If you are cutting 12mm deep and your tool’s pass depth is 3mm you’ll get 4 passes each of 3mm. But the first one or maybe two passes will have very little V engagement and the last two will have much more. You could manually change the passes so that they are something like:
If you are cutting 12mm deep and your tool’s pass depth is 3mm you’ll get 4 passes each of 3mm. But the first one or maybe two passes will have very little V engagement and the last two will have much more. You could manually change the passes so that they are something like:
- 4.5mm
- 3.5mm
- 2.5mm
- 1.5mm
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Re: First 3D Project - Noob Problems
The chamfer toolpath won't let you edit the passes in the same way some of the other toolpaths do, could be a good feature requestadze_cnc wrote: ↑Sat Mar 04, 2023 4:29 pmYou might also want to use the “Edit passes…” button to make asymmetric pass depths.
If you are cutting 12mm deep and your tool’s pass depth is 3mm you’ll get 4 passes each of 3mm. But the first one or maybe two passes will have very little V engagement and the last two will have much more. You could manually change the passes so that they are something like:
or some other descending combination.
- 4.5mm
- 3.5mm
- 2.5mm
- 1.5mm
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I must have missed something. As far as I can see, this is just a simple 2D project using the moulding toolpath.
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Re: First 3D Project - Noob Problems
Yep, the thought has occurred to me too. Yesterday I did a test piece and I first used a profile toolpath to cut out the perimeter and removed it before doing the chmafer toolpath so that the V-bit does not have to dive into the full material.
I use " Edit passes" quite a bit for flat end mills. I just checked the "edit passes" for the V-bit, but as Martin mentioned, the chamfer toolpath doesn't have this functionality.
You are perfectly right. This turned out to be just a 2D project. I might make another test piece with rounded screw hole edges to make it 3D.SteveNelson46 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 05, 2023 2:09 amI must have missed something. As far as I can see, this is just a simple 2D project using the moulding toolpath
As I didn't know which cutting parameters to use for the V-bit, I just used the cutting parameter for the 8mm end mill that cut out the perimeter, but with a path depth of 2mm. During the maching I bumbed up the feedrate to 200% to speed up the process. The end result wasn't too bad, except fo stronge cutting marks at the top caused by wobbling due to insufficient securing of the piece with screws (and that one of the screw heads broke off). However, I'm a bit bothered by the noticeable tear out in two of the diagonal corners. I'm not sure if a slower feed rate would reduce tear out, as it may also depend on the wood species and simply the nature of round corners. I used glue-laminated beech wood, 38mm thick. I guess the only post processing step is to fill the tear out with saw dust but that doesn't look pretty.
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Re: First 3D Project - Noob Problems
I made a second piece, and it turned out much better with almost no tear-out (except for too shallow holes). I significantly increased the RPM to 24,000 and lowered the feed rate. I also believe that the larger radius helped. I'm not sure if this is optimal, but it worked for my purpose.
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Re: First 3D Project - Noob Problems
your spindle speed is probably to high at 24000 especially if you have also reduced the feedrate but an easy check is to feel the cutting bit the minute the has stopped after cutting, if the bit is hot to the touch then you are creating a lot of friction which isn't good for tool life
You can also do this without making a complete new part by using the offset function or creating a new vector outside of the original chamfer tool vector, use that for some testing & then once you are happy use the original vector or remove the offset for the final cut
You can also do this without making a complete new part by using the offset function or creating a new vector outside of the original chamfer tool vector, use that for some testing & then once you are happy use the original vector or remove the offset for the final cut
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Interesting, because I have done that and was surprised to find the bit only lukewarm. I am glad to read that this is an approved method. However. I am sure by conventional wisdom, the RPM was much too high. In my understanding this can shorten tool life and cause burn marks. My current thinking is that if a too high RPM can fix tear-out, with the cost of shortening tool life that is an acceptable trade-off, since the bit is rather cheap.
Right, that's a good way to check if the settings are appropriate. I'll keep that in mind.martin54 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 06, 2023 2:06 pmYou can also do this without making a complete new part by using the offset function or creating a new vector outside of the original chamfer tool vector, use that for some testing & then once you are happy use the original vector or remove the offset for the final cut
Re: First 3D Project - Noob Problems
Hello everybody. I do not know if my questions can be asked in this item but i give it a try. What i want to do is make a rectangular hole in a material with a round top cutter, let's say diameter 8, radius 4. All the lines will have a 4mm radius. BUT i want the corners to heve a bigger radius, let's say 10mm radius. Is that possible? How do i round of corners in all 3 dimensions? Hope i made myself clear enough. Thanks!