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by adowty
Tue Dec 17, 2013 1:37 pm
Forum: Software. Programming
Topic: automatic round-overs?
Replies: 6
Views: 4876

Re: automatic round-overs?

Hey there, I have had this problem. when I make a rectangular pocket path, three of the corners are WAY rounded off while the fourth is the radius of the bit. when I make a simple profile of straight line channel, the machine runs down the straight line, then lifts prematurely at the end causing a r...
by adowty
Mon Sep 30, 2013 12:07 pm
Forum: Software. Programming
Topic: optimize g-code
Replies: 0
Views: 2395

optimize g-code

HI, I have some reliable g-code files that I use on full round 3-d wood projects. They were made using cut3d. I had to work around the fact that my cut plain could not be one depth, but needed to change in different parts of the drawing. my files work, now I just need to make them more efficient. Cu...
by adowty
Mon Sep 30, 2013 10:46 am
Forum: CNC Shark Pro Plus HD
Topic: custom styli for the probe
Replies: 1
Views: 2010

custom styli for the probe

Hi, I would like to extend the length of my probe to be able to safely probe an object that is 3 inches deep. It must be able to probe all the way to the table and quite suddenly up to the top without hitting the collet. I found probe styli here: http://www.renishawdirect.com/shop/Product.aspx?Produ...
by adowty
Tue Jun 11, 2013 2:54 pm
Forum: Software. Programming
Topic: CAD/CAM, 3d software, necessary?
Replies: 2
Views: 2745

Re: CAD/CAM, 3d software, necessary?

I use Blender.
http://www.blender.org/

It's free and it works like 3dstudiomax.
Measuring tools leave something to be desired, but it has worked for what I needed it for.
by adowty
Tue Jun 11, 2013 2:18 pm
Forum: Shark Pro Plus
Topic: What's the Next Feature You Would Like?
Replies: 44
Views: 38100

Re: What's the Next Feature You Would Like?

I would like to be able to jog and reset x0y0z0 while paused. It has happened too many times that part of my program puts a little too much pressure on the router and the zero ends up being slightly different than when the cut started. My work pieces are never rectangular and so there are many secti...
by adowty
Wed Jan 09, 2013 3:02 pm
Forum: Software. Programming
Topic: Router chattering during rough cuts 3D
Replies: 1
Views: 1901

Re: Router chattering during rough cuts 3D

...sorry, I'm using a 1/2 inch round bit which is why i say .15 is a minimal pass depth.
by adowty
Wed Jan 09, 2013 2:59 pm
Forum: Software. Programming
Topic: Router chattering during rough cuts 3D
Replies: 1
Views: 1901

Router chattering during rough cuts 3D

Hello, Doing a lot of work with cut3d and the shark plus pro hd. Materials are soft and hardwood. I am at the stage where I am attempting to balance the feeds and speeds for optimum performance and reliability. While doing rough cuts using the x axis formula, I have gone with minimal cut depth (.15)...
by adowty
Wed Jan 09, 2013 2:27 pm
Forum: Software. Programming
Topic: rounding corners
Replies: 5
Views: 3713

Re: rounding corners

Thanks guys, I was hoping someone would say "oh yeah you left the whatzit button on" or something.

I'll get crv files and photos together this weekend.
As I said, I am not doing a lot of 2d work.

Andy
by adowty
Wed Jan 09, 2013 2:24 pm
Forum: Software. Programming
Topic: rounding corners
Replies: 5
Views: 3713

Re: rounding corners

adowty If the board you are cutting does not look like 3d preview something is wrong. The big question is what is wrong. I would like to see the photo for the first problem to get a better idea what you are doing, also were you using an EM bit ? As far as the second problem are you sure the router ...
by adowty
Tue Jan 08, 2013 3:39 pm
Forum: Software. Programming
Topic: rounding corners
Replies: 5
Views: 3713

rounding corners

Hi all, After using cut3d for several months, I recently needed to do some 2d work. in vcarve pro, I needed to cut a simple rectangular pocket. I drew my rectangle and chose a bit that was acceptable as the radius for rounded corners. I made the pocket path to start in the middle and spiral outward ...