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v8S10
I have not used the 4th axis on my Pro 408 yet, but I have a project that I need to use it on. I have no idea where to start. I have a 2D drawing of what I want to make, but I want to get started turning a piece of square stock into a round handle first. I’m using VCarve Pro 10.5 on a ShopSabre Pro 408 with 5 position Tool Changer.
I need help to learn how to set my Zeros with the 4th axis.
Which post processor to use for the 4th axis? Some are preinstalled for my machine; which to use?
I can use the wrapping/rounding tool path gadget, but I’m not sure how to make sure the tool path and zeros are right so I don’t break bits or crash the machine.
Basically I’m totally green and need to get schooled on how to do this. I can usually teach myself anything, but this is not my machine and I don’t want to do something really really wrong. Help!!!