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General Mach Discussion / Hi Fellow CNC Enthusiasts
« on: March 26, 2011, 11:57:03 PM »
I've just upgraded my Multicam router engraver (8ft x 4 ft) with Mach3 and am delighted with the result!
Am now trying to figure out "wrapping" using my 4th axis and would like to connect up with with other guys using similar set up.
My current frustration is trying to draw a wrap in V Carve pro - seems to be an issue getting the Z set right - have figured that the cutting depth is homed at material centre (Y), but not getting a 360 degree wrap and in the 3D view. I'm having to set material thickness at half so only see half the material in 3D preview......Grrrrrr!
Also trying to figure out calibration of 4th axis - logic tells me it would have to work on degrees rather than a lineal measurement, but can't see how to do it.
Have been in the CNC game for over 10 years and can see great benefit in sharing ideas etc. I operate a 3D signage manufacturing business here - shopfront signs, light boxes, engraved timber signs and so on.
Look forward to connecting up with similar 3D chomping operators around the world......Cheers!
Am now trying to figure out "wrapping" using my 4th axis and would like to connect up with with other guys using similar set up.
My current frustration is trying to draw a wrap in V Carve pro - seems to be an issue getting the Z set right - have figured that the cutting depth is homed at material centre (Y), but not getting a 360 degree wrap and in the 3D view. I'm having to set material thickness at half so only see half the material in 3D preview......Grrrrrr!
Also trying to figure out calibration of 4th axis - logic tells me it would have to work on degrees rather than a lineal measurement, but can't see how to do it.
Have been in the CNC game for over 10 years and can see great benefit in sharing ideas etc. I operate a 3D signage manufacturing business here - shopfront signs, light boxes, engraved timber signs and so on.
Look forward to connecting up with similar 3D chomping operators around the world......Cheers!