Sheetcam will allow you to make "tabs" to keep the part in place, the user defines the tab. These tabs can be a thin material bridge or taller to allow the cut to jump clamps and fixtures.
HTH
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Sheetcam will allow you to make "tabs" to keep the part in place, the user defines the tab. These tabs can be a thin material bridge or taller to allow the cut to jump clamps and fixtures.
HTH
Hey Taus, three years goes by in a hurry.
I'm still around and still using mine, it has cut Tens of thousands of parts now, though parts production has really slowed with the downturn in economy. ...
I asked this same question a few years ago. IMHO plywood is the better way to go. The machine I built in plywood and painted is still going strong. MDF is very sensitive to water and high humidity...
jhowelb
You caught it, "screen file must" be in the mach folder.
Even though you can load it from a folder outside the mach folder, it won't restart on the desired screen, starts on the blank...
I don't think this problem has any relation to the screens, I must have "touched" something else in the program. The screens were working fine, and are just what I am looking for. I really do...
The load screen bar will not initiate, it won't enable. Its not the screen set they were working fine, I must have "touched" something else in machmill 3, all the other programs are fine (turn,...
Is it possible I put in a password in the lock unlock. Previously it was none or not required, now it say mach 4 wrong password?
Thank you all, the "" "" did it, new screens were working until I killed Mach 3.
In loading the screens I killed Mach 3, it opens to a blank white screen now with the file conf etc tool bar on top,...
Hi jhowelb
The files were converted to txt type files from the .set type.
The Mach screenloader doesn't recognize them.
So close.
Does anyone have the mach 3 screenset that was the same as that used in Mach 2? It would be greatly appreciated. I production mill nested plastic parts in Mach 2, the Mach 3 screens require me to...
I can't believe I read the whole thread.
I'm an Agricultural Engineer, did basic fuels research for the University of Maryland in the early eighties, particularly soy oils.
I have linked to the UK...
Taus
I haven't looked at the zone in months, way too many work hours
Good to see your post in vinyl.
Anything new with the K2 machine?
I bought one of the Desay Master 380 off ebay a year ago...
For 2.5D work Visio and Turbocad Deluxe are very cost effective solutions. If you buy an older version of Turbocad Pro and register it IMSI will eventually offer you the upgrade to the latest...
Sploo the motors humming and clicking is all very good. You almost have it going. I really believe you have a setup problem in mach. In my opinion mach 2 is easier to set up and get running. ...
The Master xy380 from Desay ($569 shipped with 3 extra blades) arrived about a week after i ordered in two large boxes delivered intact by Fed Ex. The machine was in a double layered box and the...
Software that you need comes down to:
Machine controller - Mach 1/2/3 ~ $150
Gcode generator - Sheetcam will work well and/or Meshcam ~ $175 each
Drawing program like Visio 2000 or Turbocad Deluxe...
Thanks for the replies, I started this list of interesting information and suppliers, there are many out there.
CNCadmin its good to hear you like your machine. The reviews seem to be mixed,...
I guess these are related to cnc machines, I will soon find out. I am waiting delivery on a Master xy-380p from dcsign on ebay, 36/32 inch machine. It was $563 delivered with extra blades. I did a...
I'll just start with the obvious, and a question to you servos or steppers?
I think your problem is in the setup in mach.
Wire connections correct?
Check continuity though connectors.
Has the arm...
I consider the plastic gear to be the equivalent of a fuse. They are cheap and easily replaced. Pick up a handfull and replace as needed.
Jedi-
I'll try to help with specific mill selection.
What size parts are you tring to make?
What is your spindle rpm(range)?
What size collets do you have?
What milling operations, surfacing,...
Try these Onsrud 40 series for small mills <6mm, they work very well in plastics, are low cost.
https://www.onsrud.com/xpost
Look under catalog, they are under wood bits.
I cut alot of UHMW and HDPE. What size mill are you trying to use? In general spiral upcut 1 or 2 flute will work best. To surface a part without fluffing the material the leading edge of the mill...
Rob
I'm setting my z at 10,000 with the acme screw set up and 250 encoder.
Carl
Sheetcam has been mentioned, it would allow you to set start and end point while treating a petal as one cut object for example. With some forethought in stitch sequence and how you handle z axis I...
hkxy
People are willing to take $1000 risk on a machine, not willing to take $5000 risk.
How much do you sell a 40W system for?
Carl
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What kind of resin? I cut alot of plastic materials. Ger 21 mentioned Vortex (I tried and liked on Ger recommendation) tools and Onsrud. I use solid carbide 2 flute spiral upcuts intended for...
Seems I had several different issues that all came together, mechanical and tuning and a problem with both Mach 2 and 3.
It took me awhile to figure this out, I had a table full of partially cut...