Gradual Depth Cut
@WarrantUSN wrote: Is there a way to setup a graduated cut depth for a vector? Say I have a pattern that is 10"x10", I want it to be fully cut on one end but gradually shallower cuts until it fades on...
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Tramming advice
@pw8 wrote: What’s the easiest way to tram the SO3? I have an XXL and some light sanding on the powdercoat didnt do much. Perhaps I need to go at it more. I still feel the screws somewhat bind while...
View ArticleCopy a handwritten note and cnc to wood?
@Bumpski wrote: Hi I am brand new to cnc and the Shapeoko 3. I want to copy a hand written note into carbide create and cnc the handwriting to wood. Is this possible? Thanks Posts: 4 Participants: 3...
View ArticleRight way to create an efficient toolpath for multiple holes within CC?
@Julien wrote: Hello, So I am creating my first wasteboard design in CC (from scratch, to fail & learn in the process) I went the naive way of creating the design for one T-nut hole,...
View ArticleCan't import DXF from Fusion 360
@reibuehl wrote: I am trying to import a DXF that I saved in Fusion 360 into Carbide Create 304 but after I select the file, I get a screen where size is 0 and number of elements is also 0. If I look...
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Machining charts and spreadsheets
@WillAdams wrote: Came across this site: sites.google.com Charts and Spreadsheets - Academy of Lagado A record of various projects, suggestions and tips for using LibreOffice, and other personal...
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Offset Path Different-Build 304
@kdur wrote: Since the latest build 304, the “Offset Path” feature is rounding the corners on an outside path. A simple square is being duplicated with rounded corners with even a very small offset...
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Carbide Create rendering
@jrodricks wrote: How accurate is the simulation in Create? I have a simple text vector that I’m trying to pocket out. The mill is narrower than the pocket width, and the actual tool path looks good....
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Feature request for Shapeoko 3
@grumpa wrote: I’m doing this for my system and I think it will help in the overall assembly of a new Shapeoko 3 by a new owner. I am installing a new base plate (the mdf board that came with the...
View Article#102-Z Feeds and Speeds for aluminum 5052
@Savant_PCs wrote: Using the Dewalt router. I found a good sweet spot for the #201-Z (.25" flat) endmill but seem to struggle with this little 1/8" guy. Anyone have suggestions of speed of spindle,...
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Feeds and Speeds for HPDE
@patofoto wrote: I have GWizard Calculator and I have cut HPDE before. I recently got the two tone HPDE from Inventables and today when I get to mill it I am getting no chips. Only this:...
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Got my SO3 SuckIt dust boot today but
@pw8 wrote: As thrilled as I was… I got disappointed pretty quickly when I realized they sent me two left arms 2017-08-10 13.26.10.jpg4032x3024 1.94 MB I didn’t want to wait another 3.5 weeks for it...
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SO3 First cuts in Aluminum
@pdx_curious wrote: After a great deal of thinking, researching and navel gazing today I made my first cuts in Aluminum. The material was 0.25" 6061-T6. The test cut was a 0.125" 3 flute ZRN coated...
View ArticleIntelliG-Code and Z-axis Probing
@Adam_Xett wrote: Are there any users of Software Redefined’s IntelliG-Code sender with an S3 and a Z-axis probe / touch-plate? I’m looking to standardize my workflow, deciding between CM, GRBL-Panel...
View ArticleMDF real speeds and feeds
@pdkinlaw wrote: Can anyone give me real speeds and feeds for MDF 1/2 inch and 1/4 inch thick? How much can i plunge? I will be using 1/8 and 1/4 bits… im trying to get it done as fast and as safe as...
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Nomad Y axis too far back causes hang/halt. (cause found)
@wingedpower wrote: So I’m finding that using a CNC machine is very much like using a 3D printer, in that there are just so many things that can come together to create minor issues. -_-; Recently,...
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Leveling an aluminium waste board
@MrBeaver wrote: I have been having some difficulties on my shapeoko for a couple of weeks - all user setup and not enough maintenance. Essentially one side of my parts would be bigger than the other...
View ArticleTabs and z skipping
@Murdocjx wrote: I love the tab feature in CC! It’s just what I needed. The only thing is that is plunging too fast and making the z belt skip ruining the rest to the depth cut. Anyone else run into...
View ArticleUnconventional Question for an Unconventional Cut
@chendreid wrote: Hey there, Long story short, I need to cut a hole through the center of an old iphone. I have removed the battery and almost all other electronics from the phone, so its basically a...
View ArticleThinking of buying XXL, some questions from a filthy casual
@Dirtycamel wrote: So after years of looking at home/diy CNC machines, but either not having the money or not having the space or time or whatever combo, the three roads have finally come close to...
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