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Title: trouble making 8 lug spacer
Post by: Terry W on April 17, 2017, 07:43:18 PM
Im new to this mach3 thing and this is drivin me crazy so any help would be great. i need to cut out plates with 8 x .565 hole in 6.5 circle pattern for wheel spacer. the plate will be 8 inches across and have a 4.75 hole in the center. if anyone can help me with a program or even a pic. to use inkskape or sheetcam that would be a great help. i cant seem to figure out how to do it
Title: Re: trouble making 8 lug spacer
Post by: Tweakie.CNC on April 18, 2017, 02:41:48 AM
Does this help ?

Tweakie.
Title: Re: trouble making 8 lug spacer
Post by: RICH on April 18, 2017, 06:11:21 AM
Have you looked at any of the wizards?

RICH
Title: Re: trouble making 8 lug spacer
Post by: Terry W on April 20, 2017, 03:18:32 AM
Thanks for trying to help Tweakie. I found a video on flanges for  Qcad and got it done. But thank you very much for trying to help out.
Title: Re: trouble making 8 lug spacer
Post by: Tweakie.CNC on April 20, 2017, 03:46:41 AM
My pleasure and I am pleased that you are on your way.  ;)

Tweakie.
Title: Re: trouble making 8 lug spacer
Post by: Terry W on April 22, 2017, 04:20:20 PM
Ok guys why do my small hole always look like hell on this thing ?
Title: Re: trouble making 8 lug spacer
Post by: RICH on April 22, 2017, 05:08:35 PM
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Ok guys why do my small hole always look like hell on this thing ?

What thing you talking about? The "O" in the word ok looks fine to me. ;D

RICH
Title: Re: trouble making 8 lug spacer
Post by: Terry W on April 22, 2017, 07:24:57 PM
Lol the same thing!  .565 inch hole. Even cutting thru 1/8 plate. I can't seem to get things set right. What feed rate and amp should I try it at. Seem like I've tried about everything. It's a Eagle plasma 4x4 with a Hypertherm Powermax 45
Title: Re: trouble making 8 lug spacer
Post by: RICH on April 23, 2017, 06:19:00 AM
Someone with experience using a plasma machine may chime in as they can give you appropriate  advice.

RICH
Title: Re: trouble making 8 lug spacer
Post by: Terry W on April 23, 2017, 09:13:27 PM
I sure hope so. I can use so advice
Title: Re: trouble making 8 lug spacer
Post by: Terry W on April 24, 2017, 07:32:42 AM
Maybe it's the wrong tip on the tip on the cutter
Title: Re: trouble making 8 lug spacer
Post by: Machinehead57 on June 25, 2017, 06:25:40 PM
How thick is the metal you cutting?