Box creator slots larger than tabs
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Box creator slots larger than tabs
I am running vcarve prop 12 box gadget maker 1.4 using a shapeoko pro and carbide motion to run the gcode. In vcarve pro everything looks good. I set no allowance for the tabs and did sq tabs. Run it three times to try and find the error no luck. The slots come out .44 inches wide and the tabs are .33 inches wide. I cannot find the problem, help, and thanks.
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Re: Box creator slots larger than tabs
Can you post the CRV file? That will eliminate a lot of guessing.
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Re: Box creator slots larger than tabs
Here is the file.
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Re: Box creator slots larger than tabs
Could you post a screenshot of the values being entered into the box creator gadget?
Something is not quite right as the toolpath tracing is set for a 0.15 diameter cutter (twice 0.075) but the Profile Toolpath is set to use a 0.25 in cutter:
Something is not quite right as the toolpath tracing is set for a 0.15 diameter cutter (twice 0.075) but the Profile Toolpath is set to use a 0.25 in cutter:
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Re: Box creator slots larger than tabs
Try Using a .125" Diameter Bit for the Profile Toopath.
After further reviewed the tabs would still be .025" bigger Using the .125" Diameter Bit.
Yup, need to see the Gadget Setup Parameters.
Sharkcutup
After further reviewed the tabs would still be .025" bigger Using the .125" Diameter Bit.
Yup, need to see the Gadget Setup Parameters.
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Re: Box creator slots larger than tabs
After more trial and error ----
I have been able to DUPLICATE the Op's Vectors using the Box Creator Gadget. The Op must have used a .050" Allowance along with the other dimensions. With this Allowance puts the Toolpath at .075" out away from the Actual Profile Vector.
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I have been able to DUPLICATE the Op's Vectors using the Box Creator Gadget. The Op must have used a .050" Allowance along with the other dimensions. With this Allowance puts the Toolpath at .075" out away from the Actual Profile Vector.
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Re: Box creator slots larger than tabs
Ok made another box and it came out pretty good. Lesson for a newbi after you select the tool in the gadget do not change it in the tool path setting because you think the cut will take to long. It appears the only changes you can make in the tool path settings are related to passes and tabs. Thanks everyone for their help.