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| Author: | John How [ Wed Aug 13, 2008 2:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | First tool path |
This is my first try at using software to make wooden parts so if you see anything wrong here, please clue me in. These were generated with Vectric's Partworks. I haven't moved the machine yet but mayhaps one of these days. I'm just trying to get a handle on the cad/cam stuff so I don't break it when I turn it on!! Logo profile  Logo pocket 
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| Author: | KenH [ Wed Aug 13, 2008 5:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: First tool path |
Looks good to me ! The software has been the biggest learning curve for me also, but I'm beginning to get a handle on it. Hang in there, you are doing good! |
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| Author: | Jim Watts [ Thu Aug 14, 2008 12:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: First tool path |
John, In general the most important part of the tool path is the way the cutter enters and exits the part and moves/transitions for one cut to another. Look at these areas very closely as this is where the bulk of problems occur. Pay particular attention to approach feed rates. Looks great and good luck! |
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| Author: | Don Williams [ Thu Aug 14, 2008 1:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: First tool path |
Lookin' Good! |
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| Author: | Don Williams [ Thu Aug 14, 2008 5:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: First tool path |
Hey....Partworks, eh? That would suggest that you bought a ShopBot.... You mean you didn't build the cnc yourself??? Lazy! or perhaps....smart. 
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| Author: | John How [ Thu Aug 14, 2008 9:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: First tool path |
I thought about it for a short time but I decided I have done enough DIY projects that don't quite seem to reach their potential. Yours on the other hand looks very nice. Maybe I'll build a bigger one someday using my SB buddy. I still have not even turned it on yet and I've had it for over a month, but I've been out of town as well. I'll be home in a couple weeks and try to get going on it. |
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| Author: | Sheldon Dingwall [ Fri Aug 15, 2008 9:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: First tool path |
The best advice given to me was "be prepared to waste a lot of wood." So I was. I practiced on body and neck blanks made from laminated 2x4's. I still do an "air cut" on some new partfiles. |
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| Author: | Don Williams [ Fri Aug 15, 2008 12:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: First tool path |
Sheldon Dingwall wrote: I still do an "air cut" on some new partfiles. Smart man... |
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| Author: | John How [ Fri Aug 15, 2008 12:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: First tool path |
Right now I'm away from home so I'm doin lots of virtual cuts, but I'll start simple and go slow. |
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