Depth of cut
Posted: Wed Apr 12, 2023 10:53 am
I am doing my first project, a simple Ohm symbol using MDF. I have the depth of cut set to .73, which is the material thickness. After bit changes I move the bit to contact the material surface at the X:Y 0:0 location and reset the Z to zero.
I ensured the Z travel will allow the bit to go beyond .73, and halfway through the spoil board, so that is not an issue.
I checked the .tap file and the last cut shows a Z of -0.7300
However, once the file is processed, the cut does not go all the way through, leaving .07" of material.
Other specs:
- H520 with spindle
- 1/4 upcut end mill bit
- machine type is 4003
- Post processor is "Next Wave CNC (inch)(*.tap)
- anything else I should check?
I do also get the message "file not referenced to center" that I have seen elsewhere in posts. I'll continue to check those out for an answer
Any idea why it is not cutting to the specified depth?
Thanks!
Jon
I ensured the Z travel will allow the bit to go beyond .73, and halfway through the spoil board, so that is not an issue.
I checked the .tap file and the last cut shows a Z of -0.7300
However, once the file is processed, the cut does not go all the way through, leaving .07" of material.
Other specs:
- H520 with spindle
- 1/4 upcut end mill bit
- machine type is 4003
- Post processor is "Next Wave CNC (inch)(*.tap)
- anything else I should check?
I do also get the message "file not referenced to center" that I have seen elsewhere in posts. I'll continue to check those out for an answer
Any idea why it is not cutting to the specified depth?
Thanks!
Jon