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General Mach Discussion / What kind of bit/end mill should I be using?

« on: August 09, 2018, 01:22:49 PM »

I have just finished the initial setup of a CNC router at my place of work, and being a novice when it comes to configuring everything, I am wondering what the best tool would be for aluminum/composite metal applications? Current setup and use is as follows:

CNC Router: Accu-Cut XPS 6F12F (http://computerizedcutters.com/our-products/accu-cut-xp)

Application: Cutting signage from 1/4" alum. 6061 sheets, and 1/4" composite metal paneling (Omega-lite)

I believe the current tool was a  3/16" Dia x 2" L x 5/8" Flute Carbide Single Flute bit, but I ended up accidentally breaking it.

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General Mach Discussion / New Setup, Spindle Calibration Help

« on: August 08, 2018, 05:16:44 PM »

I've recently just finished my initial setup of a new system (with a lot of help, novice level). I've read that for aluminum a starting point would be 21k rpm with a 91 ipm feed rate. I ran the spindle autocal, and I'm curious what the next step would be. Is there a guide to choosing spindle rpm/ipm?

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General Mach Discussion / Need Help With New Setup (Mach3, ESS, AccuCut XPS)

« on: August 03, 2018, 04:22:02 PM »

I apologize if this is not the correct thread, but I am currently trying to setup a router (accu-cut xps), and I am having problems. First of all I am using, and having a license for Mach3, and I am using an Ethernet Smooth Stepper. I have read through the configuration manuals for both mach3 and ESS, and I am simpley trying to set it up to jog with the standard hotkeys at this time.

I am having the most difficulty configuring everything, as I am unsure what pins or ports are responsible for what (or a general background on what they are). Every guide I have found seems to set the values in the "Engine Configuration... Ports and Pins" to something different. Does anyone know of a guide that helps you disguingish which pins correlate?

Any help is very appreciated as I am new to this particular software.

Thanks.