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Post by RetiredAFChief on Mar 28, 2018 10:17:53 GMT -5
How do you load new router bits into Vcarve? I have done it a few times and its not an easy process since it seems I spend a lot of time searching for the data to do it but only end up using something that is close in the tool data base. I want to load up a Straight Plunge (Amana 45210) to do a profile cut and not sure if I load it as an end mill or something else. I have watched countless videos and this process is still Greek to me. Can someone suggest a good spot to read/watch video's to learn this process please. Thanks in advance...
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Post by stevem on Mar 28, 2018 12:14:53 GMT -5
All you have to do is once you are in your tool data base is click on a current bit size you already have and click copy. When you have that finished, you can go and type in the description of that bit. The feeds and speeds and step over are only suggestions from Vectric. You can adjust them as you like. They are probably very close to what you would use, but you can tweak them as much as you want. The only difference is the bit you have is a straight cut and not a spiral bit, but you can include that info in your description.
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Post by gerry on Mar 28, 2018 17:27:37 GMT -5
Here's a Vcarve file for a bunch of Amana tools. I'm pretty sure I got the file here. Amana does post pdf's on feed & speed, definitions specs, etc. on their web site.. Amana tools.tool (16.08 KB) Import this into your Vcarve tool database.
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Post by RetiredAFChief on Mar 28, 2018 19:07:00 GMT -5
thank you both for your help...
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Post by ricphoto on Mar 29, 2018 0:47:26 GMT -5
Here's a Vcarve file for a bunch of Amana tools. I'm pretty sure I got the file here. Amana does post pdf's on feed & speed, definitions specs, etc. on their web site.. Import this into your Vcarve tool database. Thanks for that file...
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Post by Deleted on Mar 29, 2018 9:53:33 GMT -5
Since that 45210 is just a straight cut version of a 1/4" end mill you can use my model for the 46577 from the file provided above. While the 45210 has a lower depth of cut at 1" vs the 46577 of 1.5" and it can't clear chips as well as the 46577 it does have uses being a straight bit so it is neither an up or down cut bit.
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Post by RetiredAFChief on Mar 29, 2018 14:41:15 GMT -5
Since that 45210 is just a straight cut version of a 1/4" end mill you can use my model for the 46577 from the file provided above. While the 45210 has a lower depth of cut at 1" vs the 46577 of 1.5" and it can't clear chips as well as the 46577 it does have uses being a straight bit so it is neither an up or down cut bit. Cool thank you...
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Post by srvtnfan on May 23, 2018 19:31:25 GMT -5
Here's a Vcarve file for a bunch of Amana tools. I'm pretty sure I got the file here. Amana does post pdf's on feed & speed, definitions specs, etc. on their web site.. Import this into your Vcarve tool database. Is it possible for you to repost the link for the vcarve file, either I am doing something wrong but I am getting an error. Thank you
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Post by gerry on May 23, 2018 19:37:56 GMT -5
"Amana Tools.tool" is not a Vcarve file per se. It is a Vcarve tool database file. Open your Vcarve tool database. On the bottom is an IMPORT button. Click this and it will import the tool file.
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Post by truecubfan on Oct 14, 2018 21:42:37 GMT -5
Hello, obviously I am doing something wrong. I cannot locate details on Amana Tools site and I cannot figure out how to add d mortising bit #45566 into my tool library. any help woulb be appreciated. thanks
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Post by gerry on Oct 14, 2018 23:59:37 GMT -5
I added my bottom cleaning bits as a regular end mill.
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Post by uzumati on Oct 15, 2018 7:04:08 GMT -5
Hello, obviously I am doing something wrong. I cannot locate details on Amana Tools site and I cannot figure out how to add d mortising bit #45566 into my tool library. any help woulb be appreciated. thanks I have mine loaded like Gerry as a simple 1.5” end mill and all works well.
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Post by truecubfan on Oct 15, 2018 20:48:34 GMT -5
Thanks Gerry and Uzumati
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Post by wes on Feb 2, 2019 16:36:11 GMT -5
HI all. I'm new to using the aspire software and ALL cnc software for that matter. I have a Stepcraft 2 840. This is my first time using the machine. I'm cutting an aluminum sheet to make some plates. .20 sheet using an amana 'O' single flute bit # 51486. 1/4" shank to 1/8 tip I believe. Can anyone tell me under what tool I add it to in the tool parameters? I know how to add it but not sure what bit to put it under or if that even matters. I would need the specs for the bit if anyone has them. I will go to amana's site to check as well. Thanks in advance.
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Post by gerry on Feb 2, 2019 16:58:50 GMT -5
Just enter it as a regular endmill. I'd put in the notes that it is a Single flute O bit, etc. That's for your own sanity. Change the entry specs to what you want the DOC, feeds, speeds, etc to be. This is your starting point. You can edit the bit spec after you've added the toolpath, because there are many different reasons to change the actual runtime parameters. Harder substrate, DOC differences, etc.
If it's not special (tapered, V, ball nose, engraving, etc.) then I just enter it as a endmill.
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