To clarify; are you looking for a CNC lathe, a plane old metal turning lathe to be converted to CNC or a really plane Jane wood lathe?
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To clarify; are you looking for a CNC lathe, a plane old metal turning lathe to be converted to CNC or a really plane Jane wood lathe?
I think you'll find that many control OS's will have an MDI tab (manual data input). This allows for quickly writing simple G code moves at the machine and will impart the inherent accuracy of the...
I must be missing something here; by your calculation 360 degree rotation equals 12,000 steps (a whole number, micro steps included). That breaks down to 1 degree equals 33.3333333 micro steps (which...
Jayne,
For what its worth, I'm also Mac based. However, to run the control OS that I chose (Mach4), I had to go to a Windows platform. Also, prior work requirements meant that Windows was what I had...
What we're talking about here is using the tools effectively that are available to us. The more versatile CAD/CAM software packages will offer a variety of options for completing a certain task, but...
That's the down side of G61; it stops at the end of every vector until it gets removed. It is a modal call. You need a G64 after your hard corner stops to cancel it out where you don't want it.
Some industrial machines will have a "feature" in the control thats looks ahead and anticipates a corner and will insert a radius move around the corner to smooth the transition from one vector to...
I built from a basic kit (Avid Pro 4 x 2, for chair work), but modified much of it to accommodate specific functions. Got backed into a corner along the way and ended up building my own control. My...
I would also look at your 3d model. How "tight" are your surfaces? You haven't said what software you use. Is the tool path written from the client's file? Sometimes just "cleaning up" the model...
What value do you place on your personal time? If your business is flourishing, time may be at a premium. Does the router need the same capacity? To combine the 2 functions within the same machine...
You may also want to do the math (2999 or 3000 steps equals how many degrees of rotation) to see if there is a correlation to your error.
As well as 10 and 12mm collets (for what its worth).
Not too knowledgeable about 4th axis indexers, but; I presume a 360 rotation of your indexer equals a whole number of of steps (I also presume your motor drive has an encoder?)? Does a 90 degree...
I believe your pump is oil lubricated? If its in good running condition, it should pull close to 29" HG intake capped. CFM is another factor, particularly if your system is leaky. If your going to...
There was a time when metal cutting bits (end mills) were supposed to have different cutting geometry then router bits intended for cutting wood. This came directly from Leitz whose cutting tools I...
Sorry, missed the part about subprograms. That's way beyond me!
You may want to consider modeling your set-up in cam to recognize each offset, then post sequential operations for each tool. That way all operations are performed with one tool first with...
Sounds like a copy and paste job with different work offsets.
Post out individual operations for each tool and different offsets, then combine those operations that use the same tool? Sound like...
Looks like you're cutting pine? Try a sharp new cutter and cut something like hard maple to see if that makes a difference. Pine can be difficult to cut cleanly.
How about these guys;
https://www.isel-us.com/aluminum-extrusion-t-slot-table-plate/pt-50
Extruded then machined flat both sides.
I'll second Richmaple's sentiments. I also have Clearpaths on my Avid based machine (4824 Pro). Had to make my own control (ESS/MB3/Mach4) and it was a bit of a task. I'm a woodworker and my CNC was...
From my experience using Rhino, when generating curves (depending on how you do it), there can be remnants of scanned points or lines left that occupy the same drawing space as the spline you've just...
If you are cutting MDF, you may want to try "molding grade" MDF (if you can get it). The density is consistent all the way thru and there is little to no tension in the material. Made to stay...
No scientific theory to add to the discussion here, but I will offer my observations from experience. I purchased an older Torit cyclone for my woodworking shop in the early '80s. It came from a...
If your motor will tolerate it, try enlarging your pipe to move more air. Also, shop vac (brush type) motors are typically rated at peak output. Conventional motors on dust collection systems are...
A conventional shop vac and a domestic vac are going to be about the same when applied to collecting chips/dust from a CNC (thats to say, not good). And MDF dust is the worst. If you're going to get...
I'm curious; aside from painting, how much work is done after CNC? I presume there is a fair amount of sanding? How about chasing surfaces and detail with carving tools?
Nice work, by the way!
Is it reasonable to think your computer processor that drives the control may not be able to keep up in the corners? Or that your axis motors may need to have their parameters adjusted to more...
Very interesting. I presume this is centered on your quill? Probably more of a project then I can tackle just now, although I may give you a shout down the road for some direction.
Thanks
Thanks Jim for weighing in. Your response is what concerned me. I've got an electronic probe (? the unit that Avid sells), but aside from having to modify some code in Mach4 to make it work (not my...