Machining cast aluminum?
@grumpa wrote: has anyone experience milling home cast aluminum (recycled, melted and poured ingots), I imagine it would react differently than aluminum plate, though no experience with either. my...
View ArticleTrouble with acrylic
@DylanRose wrote: Hey guys, I’ve been having really unpredictable results with acrylic. Sometimes it will go for hours with no problem. Sometimes it gets caught in the material and can pull the...
View ArticleSlow Plunge Rate for Z from retract height
@BenSuffolk wrote: I have been playing around with CC for a few weeks now and I think its a great bit of software, and I love how quickly you are updating it and taking on board suggestions. I notice...
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Some convenience improvments to my SO3
@TOOLZ wrote: Hi All, After running the SO3 on some projects I decided that it would be more convenient to be able to turn the SO3, DeWalt router and vacuum on from one location. I mounted switches at...
View ArticleZ Jog not accurate
@m_price wrote: When i jog down in Z .01mm it reads i moved .025mm. I have checked with calipers and is moving .01mm. Any ideas what to check on this. I calibrated $100 - $102 a while back but have...
View ArticleWood or steel table for Shapepoko XXL
@Blackjack wrote: Just finished up redoing my entire shop to accommodate the XXL that I purchased and will be setting up the new machine. I am in need of a table for the XXL. I have a bunch of 1"...
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iPad for CM control
@Tem wrote: I just saw this new development and thought that it might be a better solution for running CM than my laptop exposed to my crowded shop. I’m concerned about dust building up inside my...
View ArticleWhat is the recommended feed and speed
@Blackwoodwork wrote: What are the recommended feed and speed for the 60 degree and 90 degree V-bit on the XXL. Posts: 4 Participants: 3 Read full topic
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New user needing advice!
@Dgowen0709 wrote: Don’t even have my machine yet. Just trying to wrap my mind around, what seems to be, the insanity of CNC! My first intended production pieces are these “door hangers” I’m currently...
View ArticleMeant to build an enclosure for my new XXL, built it a luxury condo instead
@JFischer911 wrote: A few people suggested I post the enclosure and cabinet I made for my new Shapeoko 3 XXL. It works really well and there are very few things I would change. Let me know what you...
View ArticleCarbide Create Update Removed Alt shortcuts
@Winters636 wrote: So I noticed after I installed the 307 update that the alt shortcut in the text generator is gone. I have used this on multiple occasions to create a symbol or another unique...
View ArticleZero not staying ture
@Blackwoodwork wrote: Having a problem with the zero after it has been set. Once it is set and I run the program it run fine it isn’t until load the next piece to be cut do I notice the zero is the...
View ArticleI broke my first bit...and I couldn't be happier!
@BoscoBob wrote: After more than a year, acting as a doorstop, and with help from some AWESOME folks on this forum, my XL is ALIVE at last! Some minor tweaks are still needed: Spindle sometimes runs...
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Small XXL assembly issue with controller lid
@krvz wrote: So far assembly of my XXL has gone smoothly. One issue I’ve run into is the controller lid, it won’t fit with really cranking on the cables (which I haven’t done). Any thoughts? Not sure...
View ArticleHow to import a DXF from Creo
@DanO wrote: I have a Shapeoko 3 that I just cut my first aluminum parts on this past week. That went really well. Now my problem is that the robotics team I coach is used to using PTC Creo as their...
View ArticleAircraft material
@Adam_Xett wrote: I’m looking for suggestions on a sheet good to use for cutting aircraft (multirotor) frames. I’d prefer to stay away from metals. Ideally a material around .125" thick and in at...
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Nomad now for sale from Micro-Mark
@WillAdams wrote: A very cool company, w/ a nifty catalog (guess I’m dating myself). micromark.com Nomad 883 Pro Home/Hobbyist CNC Machine Nomad 883 Pro . . . A Fully Integrated, Ready-to-Run CNC Mill...
View ArticleShapeoko 3 Backlash Dumb Solution
@Oldguy wrote: I’ve had my XL for exactly a year. I’m a newbie to CNC so it took me a while to figure out that I had a backlash problem. My issue was caused by loose belts. No matter how often I...
View ArticleDisable Initialize Machine cycle?
@tomburtonwood wrote: Hi everyone, question - i’m getting a bit tired of having to “home / initialize” the machine every time i start up a new session in CM. given that i’m going to set my zero point...
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Filing Machine (Die Filer) Tutorial Help and ideas (Part 1 Design)
@RichCournoyer wrote: Fellow Shapeoko Users: I have started the design review to build a Filing Machine (Die Filer) at the request from Rob. We (YOU and me) will design this project for the...
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