Thermwood / eCabinet Systems

Hi Daniel,

Islands in pockets.......that is where I was coming to a halt in my thinking to make this work but did not not know what to call it

I think the DFX import will work well for some things but I am starting to think that signs is not one of those things.

Thanks,
Gerry

Hello,

We have been approached by a sign company in the area to route signs on our router. Their software will export files in DXF format.
Has anyone tried to cut signs from DXF files? I use TurboCad & have read through the CN manual about running DXF files & it looks like it will be a lot of work ...

Hi Kerry,

Thanks, that clears it up for me.

Gerry

Hi,

My curiosity is killing me! What is the sync utility? Where would I get it? Why would I want it? Do I already have it

Thanks,
Gerry

I'll meet you half way & I'll buy

But seriously it sounds promising. It is good to hear some improvements are in the beta stage.

Thanks
Gerry

We had the same problem. The sensors are adjustable but you want to rule out other issues before you adjust them & Thermwood service should be involved to decide if the sensors should be adjusted. Other issues could include worn or dirty tool holders dirty spindle taper.
If this issue is showing up ...

Forrest,

My pre-ramp is set a little more than yours but I think it is dependent on the up-cut length of the cutter. I have tried setting it less & it didn't seem to help.

I think the ramp outside finished edge would cost a little more in material costs due to extra clearance between parts but ...

On the pre-ramp plunge & ramp in it seems this always happens on the front edge, can anyone confirm this? Maybe it just seems that way.
If you could do the pre-ramp plunge outside the finished edge then ramp in & down that would be ideal. Has this ever been discussed?

Neville,

Thanks for the ...

Thanks Kerry.
That makes sense I had not considered that.

Gerry

I was away yesterday so I am late replying.

Will
The machine is a 2007 model that is new to us. We purchased it from a leasing company that took it back. We are in southern Alberta & there is not easy access to service here so we are trying to solve these problems in house.

Jason,
I have been in ...

Neville,
We just got our machine up & running & the edge quality problem has been there since the first cuts. We have slowed the feed rate to 600 & with a new bit the edge is better. Our machine is a CS 45 so the Z axis does not seem to have any adjustment in the ways. I am going to try a board from ...

Forrest,
What cutter feed speed & RPM were you using on the Panolam board. It gives me some hope if you were able to cut this board cleanly as all other responses I have gotten have indicated the double pass as the solution.

Kerry,
I agree if there is a way to resolve this without wasting machine ...

Hi Forest,

I think the core of the Panolam material is harder to cut cleanly than other brands. It has more hardwood in the core. I will try another brand although I am reluctant as the Panolam melamine is a good product.

You Said "I am also pleased with some recent changes that are close to ...

I posted this question at Woodweb & from the replies there & more reading here the solution seems to be a double pass preferably climb on the the first pass & conventional on the second. This could also eliminate the ramp in chipping. From reading the forum here this is not possible on the Thermwood ...

Hi everyone,

We have been trying different cutters & feed speeds to improve edge quality but can't seem to get a smooth edge on our outline cuts. The rough edge telegraphs through the .5 mill edge tape. We are using a .5" Vortex XP compression cutter with 2 flutes 18000 spindle speed & 700 IPM feed ...