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Ok. Order placed. Thank you ever so much.

aw I wondered if this was the issue.
Slow the router down as much as I can. Up the feed rate as much as I can. Basically don't spend to much time in one place melting the plastic...is this what I...

Hmmm you could be right it may be Lucite. I will need to chack next time I am at HD.
the material is about 1/8 inch thick and I am tryign the full 1/8 in the cut. It's held down wiht double sided...

Looking for advice on machining thin home depot lexan sheets.
I have tried a couple different bits and speeds but no luck. I suspect I am using the wrong type of bit and wondering what is the right...

cut my CF quadcopter frame this afternoon. Perfecto.
Thanks everyone.
Glad I am right about the bits as I just ordered more this past weekend.

wow just ran a test.
Now I am fat and happy. I got exactly what I wanted.
Reduced the feed rate by 5 ipm.
Tightened the Z axis head as it was sloppy.
Set the CV angle to 89
Set CV tolerance to...

what type of small bit would you use.
I am cutting Carbon fiber and Fiberglass. It has worked well enough in the past. but I am open to suggestions.
Also this morning I went over my machine and...

ok
Will dial down the feed rate tomorrow and leave acceleration alone
I noticed today the machine is shaking a bit and that I don't think is a good thing.
I will look it over to see if there is a...

(.0625") DIAMOND CUT CARBIDE ROUTER BURRS, FT W RINGS Kyocera
I suspected flex, I wondering if I am going to fast for the machines ability.
I had cranked up acceleration at some point in the past...

well after all that,I think I am in a worst place.
While the outside curves appear to be better then when I started.
My holes have gotten worse, as are the slots.
It appears that the bit is going...

dang found them.
Ok heading out to test the new config.

ger 21, hey man been a while.
Thanks for the advice.
Will see how it works out

I don't see CV feedrate anywhere. hmmmm

So here is the plan then
I have and will again double check my steps per inch as i believe it was off.
I will set the CV angle to 90
CV distance to around 90.
Then I will cut one part with these...

ah interesting idea
No I haven't changed the rails. I never thought of them when I was asked the question originally.
I hope to test cut later today and will move the parts to the side as much as...

no V rollers
CNC Bushing Linear Bearing Block:vxb:Ball Bearing
I read to much negative around v bearings.

It appears that I don' t have CV angle enabled on my machine.
I have printed out the details on the setting and will give it a try.
also will try exact stop with some hole tests later today.

went over all the mechanical s this morning..
I could tighten the shaft couplers a little, but they didn't seem real loose.
Nothing else was off. I will lube the rails and shafts before my make a...

Thanks Lee for your getting back to me
I will check all the set screws tomorrow. Boss says I am taking her out tonight, so it has to wait.
I did one last calibration on steps and I get a consistent...

I also checked I am at 1/8th microstepping, perhaps its time to go 1/16th. Not sure what that will get me, but I will set it and recalibrate.

hmm not sure how to test backlash. I have anti backlash for each axis in the design of the unit but not sure how to test it.

The rods for y are supported.
I did just check my steps per inch and they may have been off a bit. I am wondering if the machine is simply loosening up from use and the steps have gone out of whack....

Picture attached.
It s desktop home built and it works great till I started seeing this happen

I will upload a pic as soon as I can get it off my phone.
I am wondering if my steps per inch is gone out of whack and will check that.
While I struggle with my phone and its camera any thoughts...

hey guys.
Need some urgent help. I need to cut some carbon fiber this weekend, it being expensive I thought I would cut some fiberglass parts first just to make sure everything was in order.
Well...

hahahah thanks Alan
I don't know what an air grinder is. so I am not sure what your referring to.
As for the foam., our secret is safe with me

hey out there.
I have a couple questions.
First trying to find out what foam is used in case inserts like pelican cases that can be routed on a CNC machine.
Second question anything special to...

Thank you for our response.
I have carbon fiber on order
Gloves mask and overalls ready t give it a try

guys quick question on the same thread.
first I am assuming the bit your referring to is this type. I use them for G10 fiberglass so I assume its the same.
10 1 16" 0625" Diamond Cut Carbide Router...

thats the stuff I wanted but could not find it locally in Pickering Ontario.
I used a glass scrapper and acetone, that cleaned it all up.
but would rather avoid that next time.

thanks will look...

Went to Home depot.
The only double sided they had in stock was the foam tape or the carpet tape. but the carpet tape was the permanent kind. I bought it and used it.
Two parts so far cut perfect,...