MeshCam crashing in Os Sierra
@ahkee123 wrote: MeshCam quit working after upgrading to apple sierra:( Posts: 1 Participants: 1 Read full topic
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Speed and Feed for .25" mill on HDPE
@jeffm wrote: Does anyone have experience cutting HDPE with a .25" end or ball mill successfully? If so, what depth of cut, RPM, feed and plunge rates did you use? Also when using the .25" ball mill,...
View Article3XXL - Weaker Alternatives to Z-Axis Springs - Z-Axis skipping
@taltalim wrote: Hi, OK - my issue was that whenever my router plunge too quickly, the brushes on my dust shoe would push engage the surface of my material with too much force, and the z-axis would...
View ArticleConverting dwg to svg files
@mrstubbs wrote: Another (probably) stupid question....I draw up my project on autocad and it saves as dwg. file. how do I convert it to svg file so I can use makercam or carbide create? Posts: 2...
View ArticleTrade edge finder for ball ends
@BrianK wrote: I purchased an edge finder by mistake, thought I hade clicked the (#111 ball end) but I didn't!! So If anyone wants to trade for a couple (#111 ball ends) let me know! I'll pay for...
View ArticleSO3 XXL: Slop in X axis in Z plate,chatter etc
@morten wrote: Hi! I just bought my second SO, this time the XXL, this one has been running for about 4 hours in total. I am having a problem with some play on the X axis in the Z axis...
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Maple in walnut Inlaid sign on my XL
@osu22go wrote: This isn't impressive compared to the projects you all have been making but I figured I would throw this out there and mention how impressed I am with my Shapeoko XL machine. I can't...
View ArticleTramming / leveling?
@cody wrote: Hello C3D community, This is probably a dumb question as I'm new to CNC but does the Nomad 883 Pro have any adjustments in terms of aligning the axis? Does it need to be trammed? Finally,...
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SO3 x-axis problem
@JohnDoe wrote: The first time I set up the so3 xxl and ran the 'hello world' test, it came out fine. But after trying to cut some wood using the machine, it somehow gave a distorted image. So I went...
View ArticleSO3 MDF bed dimensions
@Fahad wrote: I am looking for the dimensions of SO3 bed (size, mounting holes etc) the full design and CAD. Thanks in advance. Posts: 3 Participants: 3 Read full topic
View ArticleNomado come with clamps?
@Sway wrote: Hey guys, I have a nomad coming in a few days, does it come with clamps? If not, am I able to use my x-carve clamps? Thanks Posts: 2 Participants: 2 Read full topic
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Weekend Challenge #4 FiDG8 WiDG8
@ApolloCrowe wrote: Fidget Widgets (hand-held mechanisms to keep restless hands occupied) seem to be getting REALLY popular lately.New Designer Pocket Tops and Spinners are increasing on Instagram and...
View ArticleBowl bit on the Shapeoko
@grank wrote: I picked up a couple of bowl bits, thought I'd try them out with the CNC. I used a 7"x 1" x 1.5" piece of cocobolo. I made two projects in Easel. One for the pocket - using the 1" bowl...
View ArticleRe-tighten X Axis (Y+-) V Wheels
@atrueresistance wrote: Hey, I just wanted to say I got that tolerance issue all sorted out in the heart joint. Still not perfecto, but much better. Perhaps the maintenance sheet could be updated for...
View ArticleWhat bit do i need for deep cutting?
@Sway wrote: Im trying to cut out a hollow cylinder about 3 inches deep, what bit would i need to make this possible? Posts: 4 Participants: 3 Read full topic
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Carbide Cutter #122 on AL
@shakezoola wrote: Do anyone have any experience with using the Carbide 3D #122 .0312" Flat Cutter? I'm hoping to use this on 6061 aluminum, but I was wondering if it would be strong enough for...
View ArticleEngraving in carbide create- depth setting?
@shweetie82 wrote: I'm trying to engrave a font via Carbide create using my 30degree v-bit (which I entered as .15 angle as per the video- that is correct right?), when I show the simulation it looks...
View ArticleNomad keeps asking for a differant tool?
@BrianK wrote: Im trying to program a pocket, I build my pocket size and depth in carbide create program to use the #102 square mill, all looks good. I then save my Gcode and open in Carbide Motion....
View ArticleTool dimensions to enter in MeshCam ? FRUSTRATED!
@Valknutr wrote: I'm not exactly pleased with how difficult you have made the machine to figure out. Why no instructions of any kind? The tutorial section is not only severly lacking in information...
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MeshCAM v6 toolpath is making a lot of unnecessary surface cut
@ttumkaya wrote: I've been trying to cut a piece which has parts in 3 different depths: 1.5mm ,1mm and 0mm. For some reason, MeshCAM toolpath is doing parallel finish on all the surface area. And when...
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