bef
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Post by bef on Feb 24, 2019 1:34:01 GMT -5
I am a newby - just got my Pro 6+ yesterday, and got it set to go. I know the next step is to surface the spoilboard, and can find the toolpath on the B18 controller. I also understand about setting the Z to zero with the puck, and have a 1.25" surfacing bit. After that I'm a bit lost.
1) How I set the depth of the cut (I want to be conservative in how much I take off, even if I have to do the surfacing more than once)? 2) Are there other parameters I should set, such as the bit speed, or ....?
Thanks, everyone, in advance!
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Post by gerry on Feb 24, 2019 3:39:01 GMT -5
If you're running the gcode off the controller, everything is set. Just home, set Z, and Run. The depth of cut is set in the gcode. You can either decode that, or set the Z a little high off the spoil board. Keep cancelling the run, retrying, and lowering the Z until you are happy with the cut.
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Post by Axiom Tool Group on Feb 25, 2019 16:37:43 GMT -5
The gcode which is included on each controller currently is set to remove just 0.010", preserving as much of the spoil board as possible. Just set the Z-0 at the top of the spoil board...the XY-0 should be set at the HOME position. Attached is a job-setup sheet which shows all the required information for these surfacing files. The only thing that will change is the overall size of the job...depending on the machine model.
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Post by jackleblond on Mar 10, 2019 15:44:07 GMT -5
What bit size does the “mill plane” assume is being used?
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Post by Axiom Tool Group on Mar 12, 2019 14:04:04 GMT -5
The "Mill plane function does not assume a bit size. There is a list of parameters which would need to be filled in.
This function is not generally recommended.
Instead it is advised that the surfacing gcode file which is preloaded on the controller be used. This file is designed for a 1.25" surfacing bit...however a larger 1.5" bit will also work, with just a hair more over-lap.
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