[mortkork]

This question is going to show just how much of a newbie I am. I am very new to CNC. My machine has just come on-line, and I want to do some 2 dimensional cut outs. How do I cut completely through and keep from tearing up my table? If it's inevitable, what recommendations are there to minimize cutting into the table? I don't have vaccuum hold-down, just an MDF board.

[Switcher]

You could add another thin layer of MDF on top of the MDF you already have.

Then change out the thinner MDF as needed.

Only drawback, you'll lose some Z-axis travel...

[mortkork]

Thanks. If I did add a vacuum table, is it correct to assume I would have to sacrafice the effect of the table in favor or cutting entirely through the piece. Is there a work around?

[Switcher]

This might help with some ideas?

http://www.talkshopbot.com/forum/messages/27/10268.gif

http://www.talkshopbot.com/forum/mes...tml?1168254697