July 29, 2012Ĭalibrating Wood Thickness for CNC Part ProductionĪ CNC shop needs help figuring out how to achieve consistent thickness on stock before sending it to the CNC for cutting into small parts. Here's an extended discussion, with photos, including input from people who prefer the automated route. Lacking software to automate the job, a CNC operator wrote the code for a complex handrail job on a 5-axis CNC router himself. This thread never gets to the bottom of the problem, but the conversation about why a CNC is repeatedly crashing does shed a lot of light on programming and mechanical issues with CNC control.May 26, 2011ĬNC owners discuss the feasibility of tweaking their control systems to couple bit speed with gantry travel velocity. Here, pros do some detective work and zero in on the buggy code. When you CNC draws crop circles while trying to cut out sign lettering, you know you've got troubles. Post-Processor Runs Amuck While Tracing Fonts October 25, 2007ĭoes a machine operator need to know G-code? Or are modern machines smart so we don't have to be? Opposing sides raise some dust in this thread from the CNC forum. Is two men on a CNC machine one man too many? Here's a long, informative discussion on improving labor productivity with CNC equipment. Writing code that repeats itself at different xy locations. August 29, 2005Ī long thread of advice and discussion for an unusual CNC project. November 29, 2000Īn extensive and detailed look at the powerful drawing-to-cutlist integrated application's traits and quirks. January 3, 2012Ĭhoosing the right CNC machine based on projected capabilities and costs. There are many excellent options on the market, and many factors to consider. November 8, 2008ĬNC for the small shop has come a long way in recent years, as this conversation demonstrates. Pros discuss the cost versus capability tradeoffs when considering a CNC investment. Here are some detailed thoughts on matching a new piece of CNC equipment to your needs and your budget. This conversation, triggered by a simple open question, amounts to a nice overview of the decisions and experiences involved in transitioning a shop to CNC production. August 23, 2006Ī CAM systems administrator outlines the top considerations involved in choosing computer-aided manufacturing software.
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Is CNC Equipment Practical for a One-Man Shop?Ī long and thorough analysis of the value of an investment in CNC equipment for the small shop, this thread should be read by anyone considering the upgrade to CNC. Increasing Automation In A Small-medium Shop SCM Routech: PLC44 Vacuum/Equipment Request
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