First time user problem

jcv1114 · Post by **jcv1114** » Fri Dec 07, 2012 6:13 pm

I have my shark Mako operational today. I am having a little problem. My sotware part is 6" x 12", but the maching is carving in about a .50 x .50 area. Can anyone help a newbie?

SPH01 · Post by **SPH01** » Fri Dec 07, 2012 7:34 pm

Post what Post Processor you are using when you use the "Save Tool Path"
Steve

jcv1114 · Post by **jcv1114** » Fri Dec 07, 2012 8:01 pm

I am using G code, but there are multiple versions. I tried all the inch versions with no change.

Help

Wolffie1 · Post by **Wolffie1** » Fri Dec 07, 2012 10:23 pm

You have to use the cncshark(arcs) one and remember to set your user interface to inches not millimetres.

Cheers
Wolffie

jcv1114 · Post by **jcv1114** » Sat Dec 08, 2012 9:27 am

Thanks for the comment.

I have my units set to inches in VCarve Pro and I also tried the Gcode arcs inches post processor, still the same affect. I am wondering if the machine itseldf is set up for mm, so its taking a number like 5.000" and assuming it is mm. Is this possible?

I appreciate any comments.

Thanks for the reply.

Jerry, Minnesota, USA

tonydude · Post by **tonydude** » Sat Dec 08, 2012 10:05 am

Jerry,

look At this page for all your info on the shark.
http://www.nextwaveautomation.com/DownLoads.aspx

Tony

Larry Gardner · Post by **Larry Gardner** » Sat Dec 08, 2012 10:28 am

Jerry where in Minnesota do you live? i am in Rogers if you are close enough
i can help you

jcv1114 · Post by **jcv1114** » Sat Dec 08, 2012 12:39 pm

Larry

Good to hear from you. I am located in east bethel. I think I figured out my problem. I experimented and converted one of my projects to metric. Used a metric G code post processor and the unit worked. It seems my control box is set up for metric. Any thoughts?
Also I would welcome you to come take a look.

Thanks.

Jerry

Larry Gardner · Post by **Larry Gardner** » Sat Dec 08, 2012 12:45 pm

Wierd, should not play a role in it, I would contact Next Wave Support they are awesome when it comes to tech problems

Larry Gardner · Post by **Larry Gardner** » Sat Dec 08, 2012 12:47 pm

Also make sure you are using the the CNCSHARK Inches post processor... you have to use that for your machine......

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