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I'll give it a shot and see what I can do.

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I have found that if I change any parameter at all such as font, or move anything, that I have to recalculate each individual toolpath. You'd expect that to be the case, right? Any changes that would affect the toolpath will require the toolpath to be recomputed. Fortunately, VCarve has a single bu...

I put it at the top, but it is Lucida Bright and text size of .224 inches.

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Hi, any suggestions on software for changing highly detailed color pictures into usable bmp files for Vcarve?

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Kayvon, these are my parameters (all measurements are in inches) Material: Aluminum plate Thickness: .19 Job size: x3.5 y11.5 Font :Lucida Bright Text height: .224 First bit: Ball Nose 0.0625 inches (pocket) Feed: 25.0 in/min plunge: 15.0 in/min spindle: 12000 max depth: 0.1 in second bit: V-Bit 60 ...

Hi, I am working on a design that I want to cut from a piece of aluminum. I am working on it in the free trial download version of VCarve Pro. I am running three separate bits during the simulated cutting, but can't seem to clean up the lettering. Can anyone offer help? Thanks, MD Lettering Issue.bmp

Cut my first aluminum today --- dang clamp got in the way!!! Project was salvageable and as for the clamp; Well it has its battle scars (nasty appearance) but can still do and maintain its job!!! Have a GREAT DAY EVERYONE!!! :D Be SAFE around those AWESOME machines!!! ;) Sharkcutup I have a couple ...

My question is whether or not the water cooled spindle is overheating as well, or is it limited to routers? The main Difference between Routers and the Water-Cooled spindle is the bearings within each unit respectively. Hand held routers were not initially designed for extremely long duration runni...

sharkcutup wrote:

Are any of you already using the water cooled spindle?

Yup! Water-cooled spindle used with Shark HD3 Pro Extended bed.

Got a Question to ask about it???

Sharkcutup

Yes Sir!
My question is whether or not the water cooled spindle is overheating as well, or is it limited to routers?
Thanks!