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by barry gill
Wed, Aug 18 2010, 11:25PM
Forum: Thermwood 3-Axis Machinery
Topic: Label Layout - What do the Symbols do?
Replies: 13
Views: 9688

Label Layout - What do the Symbols do?

we have noticed that there are a few new label formats and some of them include a "symbol" which seems to be pulled from the C:\Rolling Nest\Labels\Symbols library. whilst they seem uncannily similar to Egyptian heiroglyphics, they must serve some purpose. What are the symbols there for? d...
by barry gill
Wed, Aug 18 2010, 9:30PM
Forum: Thermwood 3-Axis Machinery
Topic: CN 5.58 bug with Metric re-cuts
Replies: 1
Views: 2127

CN 5.58 bug with Metric re-cuts

When we scan a recut part, it loads into the load screen 25.4 times greater than the original cut size. Obviously a metric hiccup. For example, if I cut a part which is 100mmx100mm and then decide to uise the recut barcode and scan in the part, the part ends up becoming 2540mm x 2540mm. Could we ple...
by barry gill
Tue, Apr 20 2010, 6:45PM
Forum: Thermwood 3-Axis Machinery
Topic: Reqd Tool Numbers Listed at Beginning of CNC Code
Replies: 2
Views: 2983

Reqd Tool Numbers Listed at Beginning of CNC Code

Does anyone else have this problem? We cut for a variety of poeple, but only have a 5 station (tool holder) machine. We do have a lot of different tools and tooling requirements to cater for customers needs. Obvioulsy although the tools are set up and available in the tool manager and in the Control...
by barry gill
Tue, Apr 20 2010, 4:58PM
Forum: eCabinet Systems Software
Topic: owners with issues
Replies: 4
Views: 4203

Re: owners with issues

Tim I have a Thermwood and we are cutting using v6.3 The only real issue that we have experienced in the twd file transfer from the eCabinets to the Controller is with drawer boxes which have dados. The dado and tenon size sent to the machine does not match. We have to cut the tenons down on a panel...
by barry gill
Wed, Apr 14 2010, 4:29PM
Forum: Thermwood 3-Axis Machinery
Topic: Clean up pass
Replies: 4
Views: 4143

Re: Clean up pass

Nearly all other routers / software controllers on the market compensate for this pheonomenun by using what is called lead in. This is a technique where the tool enters into the edge of the part in an arc motion from a distance of approx 1mm away from the perimeter of the part (that means that the a...
by barry gill
Mon, Mar 22 2010, 12:43AM
Forum: eCabinet Systems Software
Topic: Drawer Slide Front Mounting Hole - Incorrect Orientation
Replies: 59
Views: 44009

Re: Drawer Slide Front Mounting Hole - Incorrect Orientation

we have purchased a thermwood cnc flatbed router and recently spent $70k upgrading to the latest control system etc. we manufacture benchtops predominantly (on a point to point) but intend to use our thermwood specifically to supply cut to size parts for cabinet makers. whilst we are just embarking ...
by barry gill
Sun, Mar 07 2010, 2:23PM
Forum: Thermwood 3-Axis Machinery
Topic: CN 5.53 - Double Pass Broken on Scrap Part Recovery
Replies: 2
Views: 2516

CN 5.53 - Double Pass Broken on Scrap Part Recovery

Double Pass Parts not getting second pass when “Scrap Part Recovery” has been selected.

Only the first pass outline (to the depth of the opnio skin) is being written into the CNC Code.
by barry gill
Sun, Mar 07 2010, 2:22PM
Forum: Thermwood 3-Axis Machinery
Topic: CN5.53 - Labelling Bug with “Scrap Part Recovery”
Replies: 2
Views: 2472

CN5.53 - Labelling Bug with “Scrap Part Recovery”

Labelling broken when using “Scrap Part Recovery” – We have designed our own labels which work beautifully in normal use. As soon as we select the “Scrap Part Recovery” option, we note that the labels have the following problems: a. The edge banding graphic disappears b. The length and width is chan...