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Mach Discussion => General Mach Discussion => Topic started by: Tomcat104 on December 17, 2017, 05:02:03 PM

Title: Hello from Another Newbie
Post by: Tomcat104 on December 17, 2017, 05:02:03 PM

I'm new here and brand new to CNC.

I survived a massive stroke and have lost the use of my right side.  I owned a graphics company for 20+ years and this seemed so natural for me.  Hobby & Therapy...no production.

I have found the design software extremely natural and the CAD work I was already experienced with. 

I have an ACCTEK AKG6012, probably way more machine that I'll ever need but I did not want to buy a new machine every few years. 

I hope to learn a lot here and get motivated by your posts.

Sorry in advance for all my questions, especially all the dumb ones.  They will get smarter...I hope!

Tomcat104

Title: Re: Hello from Another Newbie
Post by: Tweakie.CNC on December 24, 2017, 05:56:53 AM

Hi Tomcat104,

Welcome.

Ask as many questions on the forum as you like (it is your forum) and remember no questions are ever dumb.

Tweakie.

Title: Re: Hello from Another Newbie
Post by: wmgeorge on December 28, 2017, 07:25:42 AM

Nice machine are you using VCarve Pro or what for design?

Title: Re: Hello from Another Newbie
Post by: Tomcat104 on December 28, 2017, 10:36:25 AM

I'm using Vectric Aspire as my primary design software (early Christmas present).  I also use Adobe Illustrator and AutoCAD, then import the designs into Aspire.  I have ArtCAM but feel Vectric is so much better & easier.

I'm in Charlotte, NC, where are you?

Title: Re: Hello from Another Newbie
Post by: wmgeorge on December 29, 2017, 07:31:08 AM

In Iowa the icebox of the USA at least this week end anyway.   Sounds like you have everything you need, and I am assuming your on the Vectric Forum, if not you need to be. Lots of ideas and good people.

Title: Re: Hello from Another Newbie
Post by: Tomcat104 on December 29, 2017, 11:06:51 AM

Question: how do you operate your CNC with 5 coats on?

Don't know about having everything I need since I'm so new at this that I have no idea what-so-ever what I actually need.

STAY WARM!