586,094 active members*
4,083 visitors online*
Register for free
Login
IndustryArena Forum > MetalWorking Machines > Uncategorised MetalWorking Machines > How to cut jobs longer than the table using a gerber saber w/artpath
Results 1 to 3 of 3
  1. #1
    Join Date
    Aug 2008
    Posts
    2

    How to cut jobs longer than the table using a gerber saber w/artpath

    i operate a gerber 408 saber and im trying to cut a 115" job on my 101" table. Will someone give me a pointer on how to handle this?
    -Felix

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Mar 2008
    Posts
    683

    Indexing holes

    This is an easy one.

    Drill some index holes in your spoilboard and drill matching index holes in your part in some waste area. Then offset a new set of indexing holes in the waste area. Set some dowel pins or rod (I use 1/2 wood dowels) cut the first part of your toolpath up to the area of your table, or index offset, shuffle the project down to the spoil board index holes, align the offset project holes, reinsert your dowels, and now you can run the rest of your toolpath.

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Aug 2008
    Posts
    2

    thats crafty

    I'll have to try that one out next time. I ended up centering the job on the material, inverting the job diagram and and flipping the entire piece on the table. The only problem is i had no solid waypoints so accuracy was lacking

Similar Threads

  1. gerber saber 408
    By schantal in forum Gerber
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 09-25-2018, 09:29 PM
  2. Jobs!! Jobs!! Springville NY Jobs!! Jobs!! Jobs!! Jobs!!
    By HBP in forum Employment Opportunity
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 11-15-2007, 04:41 PM
  3. Replies: 1
    Last Post: 06-07-2007, 07:35 PM
  4. light saber
    By go-off-road in forum Mini Lathe
    Replies: 6
    Last Post: 09-08-2006, 05:43 PM
  5. 4th axis add on to a shop saber
    By dac in forum DIY CNC Router Table Machines
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 08-23-2004, 03:58 AM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •