Using a Shark Pro Plus HD. This unit was purchased in 2013. Due to health problems, it has been storage until now. I am now finally able to get started on real projects. I am trying to create a simple sign with just text but the layout that I have created does not seem to work correctly. This is the process that I have completed: 1) created the image in VCarve 6.5 2) created the .tap file using the dimensions of the work piece - 24"w x 9" h x 1.5 " thick, depth of cut 0.3" 3) I used the center point of the work piece as a start reference. 4) I jogged to that center point and set the X,Y & Z to zero (the Z zero was set just above the surface of the work piece). I then raised the router up manually about 2" above the work piece and ran the G code. I wanted to see if the router bit would stay within the confines of the work piece and draw the letters "in the air" about the work piece as a test run. This is where I ran into the problem. Each time I ran the G code, the router would move to what looks like the correct spots to create the work, but it always went well beyond the 24' x 9' piece of wood. As another experiment I tried using a different size work pieces 20" x 20" and the same thing happens. The router goes beyond the edge of the wood. Any ideas what wrong path I am going down? Thanks for the help! I am sure glad to be back trying to get the Shark back in business and get some projects built.
Thanks - Joe
Setup problems with Pro Plus HD
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Re: Setup problems with Pro Plus HD
Julian Joe.
Glad to hear you're finally getting some use out of it. And, if I may, welcome back to health as well.
The first thing I'd check is whether the units between the drawing, the TAP file, and the control-panel software (or pendant setting) all the same?
The next thing I'd check is whether the correct post-processor file was used in the output from VCarve to that tap file.
Have no fear, we'll get you there!
Regards,
Thom
Glad to hear you're finally getting some use out of it. And, if I may, welcome back to health as well.
The first thing I'd check is whether the units between the drawing, the TAP file, and the control-panel software (or pendant setting) all the same?
The next thing I'd check is whether the correct post-processor file was used in the output from VCarve to that tap file.
Have no fear, we'll get you there!
Regards,
Thom
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