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Al,
Thanks for the reply. I think you are correct. It's using a square cutter, instead of a ball mill.
Also, when I use a smaller cutter .125 it cuts closer to the part. Problem solved. This was...

I have updated my issue. I would really like to figure out this problem. Just for the sake of solving it. It's only on this part that I having the problem.
I attached a small 1" fixture, and set my...

If there are any BOBCAD PROGAMMERS IN Southern West Virginia who would like to meet up at my shop, or elsewhere. We can discuss issues solutions tips and workflow for 3 and 4 axis.

I'm located in...

v31
So, I am learning about 4 axis now. Been following Al Depaldo on his axe handle example on youtube.
I can create a cylinder and paste the exact 4 axis feature and it works great. When I create...

I'm using v32. I was always using mill 3 x. No prob.
I decided to try a 4 axis part.
I'm using a 4x machine and 4x post for lunux. It worked a couple of years ago.
Now when I post a part, the...

Thanks for all your help. When I create a part in 4 axis it does not rotate.
Here is a file of a simple part.
g54 works fine. But there is no A180 on my post to flip part when it goes to g55.
is...

solved, my machine is to simple for true 4 axis. i have to create a g55 to machine the lower part of the model.

549p
Tdd The turn err 4 AM on yet no 4y


sorry, I have no idea what that means.
thanks
jc

Hello, I just started using a 4th axis. I use bobcad v31. When I post my gcode of my part in on my machine. It shows the top 50% of my part fine.The bottom 50%shows up above my part in the top of my...

Hello, I just started using a 4th axis. I use bobcad v31. When I post my gcode of my part in on my machine. It shows the top 50% of my part fine.The bottom 50%shows up above my part in the top of my...

I get error when I try to post. Does anyone have a list of bobcad error codes?

error
f3 axis z L rough
third tr. axis z =.01 min 0.0

what dose this mean? Iv'e been trying to figure out with...

I just looked at v31 and you can create a taper tool. Not so sure with v26. I will ask Al next time there is a webinar.
Good luck
jc

airbrush
I think you have to create a new tool with manually entering parameters of the taper. I have made some tools that I had to define.
jc
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Hello. Thanks for looking at my problem.
linux 2.4.5
I'm using a smithy sherline cnc. Bobcad v31 4 axis.
I have the correct bobcad post processor (I think) but when I try to load the gcode file...

becikeja
Just get pentium 4 desktop and it will run fine. Laptops and notebooks are a no go.
The v31 simulation does use alot of power and locks up if you have several other programs working....

Glen
I think it has to do with your ucs being in the wrong spot. I had an error like that, and a ucs was created way off the table.
Good luck chasing down gremlins.

Cheers
jc

Just downloaded v31. AWESOME !!!
cheers
jc

Al
Great to hear from you. Are you going to be doing any more midweek webinars. I would like to see more on 4 axis setup, and mold making. You have a real nack on those webinars. great teacher....

Thanks for the reply. I updated bobcad and restarted computer. Works fine now. The compute toolpath went crazy.

Hello,
v26, It was working great for years. Now when I extrude a solid 1" rectangle and extend stock. I do a z level rough and now all my toolpaths go right through the middle of my stock.
I can't...

Arnbjorn
I have the original 10 year old 1240 with eztrol. I am not very linux savvy. Can this machine controller be upgraded to the newest linux cnc 2.7.8.
What are the advantages? Would this...

Hello
I have a plasmacam problem. I have had unit in shop for years and used to cut some rough parts. Now I want to do some more precise detail work and cannot get the unit dialed in. I am at my...