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    Laser removal????

    I bought an Accuris laser in 2007 from signwarehouse. It has a Synrad V30 laser tube. I want to start parting this unit out. So the question is????? Does the laser itself just unplug and unbolt from...
  2. Re: Could someone please give me some directions on this part? Thanks

    Thanks again BurrMan! Great video! Thanks for taking the time. Now I "get" the revolve command to make this part and I can finally make this part it in any size or draft angle. Thanks, Again!
  3. Re: Could someone please give me some directions on this part? Thanks

    Thanks Guys I get making this part now using this method. However I'm stuck on the math to make a size change, can't figure it out with ratios, proportions.
    This was a part 2.0 R cylinder- .5 top of...
  4. Just great, I'm so happy! Part draws and tool...

    Just great, I'm so happy! Part draws and tool paths just fine. Thank you Guys for the explicit, detailed help. I only use BobCadCam every once in a while and I've found the tutorials and books are...
  5. Jest, your drawing is exactly what I am trying to...

    Jest, your drawing is exactly what I am trying to do. I'm missing something, when I input Solid cylinder: 2" radius, .5 height, @Z-.250 I get a flat cylinder intersected in the middle? You have what...
  6. Thanks, I'll give this a try later today. I have...

    Thanks, I'll give this a try later today. I have the Equal Distance Offset Tool Path. I'm using mdf as a material and with this size part I'm using a sherline cnc mill.
  7. Could someone please give me some directions on this part? Thanks

    Could you guys help me out. Here's what I want to do in BobCad V23. To start I draw a simple circle using Arc coordinates. X Y Z all at zero with a 2.00 inch radius and 360 end point. I get a 2.00...
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    I can only fit a 1/8" tool into the spindle fixture. It's a Wolfgang spindle. That's why I need to make helical passes, I think as the spindle only accepts 1\8" tooling. That's where I'm having the...
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    pocketing a lollipop stick

    Hi, could someone point me in the right direction? Using V23 the attachment will be machined to make a a mold in machinable wax to pour a casting of a lollipop. The candy portion shows the tool...
  10. Word to the wise!

    I agree with BurrMan, for the small upgrade fee, upgrade to 23 or they tell me 24. It is light years ahead of 19 and, I have 23, v carving built in. I have v20, as well, and V20 almost made me...
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    Thanks!!!!!!!

    mcphill, jepetera, thank you both for the help, I finally got it right!! I would have been stuck forever without your help. Thank goodness there are people like you who are out there taking their...
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    Different result!

    Jepetera - I am getting a different result than you get between drawings 3 and 4. I'm sure your result is correct, I just get a different result. I just looked for a V23 update - that I don't have- I...
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    This is the right drawing!

    That's the drawing I need. I can't get it to do the flip you sent between your drawing 3 and 4??? What am I missing on this???
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    McPhill's drawing is the correct drawing.

    McPhill's drawing is the correct drawing. But I can't figure out how to get there if any clarification could be provided it would be Greatly Appreciated. Thanks, Jeff
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    That looks like what I'm looking for!! I'll look...

    That looks like what I'm looking for!! I'll look at and try it after work and get back to you for sure!
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    Spindle Power Supply

    Hey! I just bought a Wolfgang 12V TB650. I've read it's a nice spindle. I have a question of you guys regarding the power supply. The power requirements needed are a 12 Volt power supply with a...
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    Text positioning using BobCad V23 mill

    Hope someone can help with this. What I'm trying to draw in BoBCad V23 mill is a text design which I can reverse and engrave down into the stock and pour a casting from the engraved stock.
    All the...
  18. Thread: V23

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    V23

    Hi, can anyone give me the steps ( or where I can find the information ) to pocket text using v23. The stock is delrin and the text needs to be pocketed 1/8" deep. The text will also be curved to a...
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    Now I am all in agreement with the other replies. With your budget, 5 or 6 K, you won't even be able to finance a YAG for a start up business. Gook luck.
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    Just my take on your issue!

    I have a 35watt laser I bought to start my business. All the sales materials from all the companies tout a laser as a be all to end all machine. So I dropped over 3 times what you say is your budget...
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    BobCad\Cad V24

    Hey guys, girls - I have V21 & V23. I'm thinking about getting V24. Anyone have V24. Comparing to the other versions (V21-V23) is it worth the learning curve to get the V24?
    Other question I have,...
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    Engraving spped question?

    Hello all, I have a engraving speed question, but I might be in the wrong area maybe not so I'll ask. I have laser but I need to engrave some seals on delrin, I don't want to use the laser to engrave...
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    Burr, by reading you have helped a lot of folk with the software. And my experiences aren't anything personal between you and I or the other posters. I've listed plenty of posts over the years, and...
  24. Bashing Bob!

    I'll bash Bob/Cad. If you read my reply I have every reason to do so. I understand bugs and all that other stuff. But I even went so far as to send drawings to Bob Cad, because I only wanted to do a...
  25. Because they just churn money by releasing...

    Because they just churn money by releasing different Version after different Versions after different Version. And replacing salespeople who can't, through no fault of their own, because of a flawed...
  26. Rusel, Laszlozotan, you are both right, I got...

    Rusel, Laszlozotan, you are both right, I got swindled, at least that's how I feel, no I'm sure I did. I'm glad, Rusel, you made a better decision than I did.Lost a lot of money. And Laz you are...
  27. Be carefull with BobCad. My story.

    A couple years ago I needed CAD/CAM for a new product. I also bought a new CNC lathe that I felt I would need for the endeavor. I had a smaller CNC lathe that I bought prior just because it was a...
  28. Thread: Chocolate?

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    Chocolate?

    Has anyone laser engraved chocolate? If anyone has, are there any tips or tricks in doing so? How about settings or what would you suggest for my machine a 35 watt? Thanks, Jeff
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    Vacuforming acrylic

    I'm having a problem I hope you can help. I'm trying to thermoform acrylic. I am using less than 1/8 inch extruded acrylic instead of cast acrylic to keep costs down until I have the application...
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    Yeah Ryan, I am interested in how you are doing...

    Yeah Ryan, I am interested in how you are doing that I can't get that through my head, but anything has to easier than what I'm doing now. Let me know, Thanks, Jeff
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