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by Jeremy Schiffer
Tue, Aug 18 2020, 8:34AM
Forum: Thermwood 3-Axis Machinery
Topic: Black screen
Replies: 15
Views: 16077

Re: Black screen

With an open hand, whack the side of the controller several times. Won't necessarily fix anything, but sometimes it makes me feel better.
by Jeremy Schiffer
Mon, Aug 17 2020, 9:09AM
Forum: Thermwood 3-Axis Machinery
Topic: Black screen
Replies: 15
Views: 16077

Re: Black screen

Unlplug the monitor from the video card, remove and reinsert the video card, and plug the monitor back in.
by Jeremy Schiffer
Mon, Jun 29 2020, 1:45PM
Forum: eCabinet Systems Software
Topic: Top of prints get cut off..
Replies: 7
Views: 9023

Re: Top of prints get cut off..

Meant to say also: When you print it to PDF form like that, you can then print to your printer, sometimes with more options/better results than printing straight from ecabs.
by Jeremy Schiffer
Mon, Jun 29 2020, 1:44PM
Forum: eCabinet Systems Software
Topic: Top of prints get cut off..
Replies: 7
Views: 9023

Re: Top of prints get cut off..

Derek, I just nested a sample job, and clicked thru until I had a single part on the screen with all the dimensions (same as you're doing I believe), clicked the print button, and selected Print To PDF (you must have a PDF program installed to allow this, I'm using Primo PDF). It actually printed th...
by Jeremy Schiffer
Wed, Apr 22 2020, 3:09PM
Forum: Thermwood 3-Axis Machinery
Topic: Problem with finish pass
Replies: 1
Views: 4758

Re: Problem with finish pass

Bit or machine deflection. If you do your initial pass as a climb cut, and final pass as conventional cut, it won't leave that lip.
by Jeremy Schiffer
Thu, Apr 16 2020, 8:13AM
Forum: Thermwood 3-Axis Machinery
Topic: "Air cut"
Replies: 5
Views: 8451

Re: "Air cut"

Rather than messing with your program, simply change the wasteboard thickness in Machine Variables.
by Jeremy Schiffer
Wed, Apr 01 2020, 2:18PM
Forum: Thermwood 3-Axis Machinery
Topic: Cutting Plexi glass
Replies: 3
Views: 6301

Re: Cutting Plexi glass

What happens more often than snapping bits is the stuff melting as it cuts and re-sticking to the edge. Nearly impossible to clean up after that happens. So to be safe, we usually do multiple passes at maybe 1/8" max cutting depth. Do this in a climb direction down to the skin pass, then do you...
by Jeremy Schiffer
Mon, Mar 30 2020, 8:42AM
Forum: Lounge
Topic: What methods do you use to hold down small parts?
Replies: 5
Views: 15101

Re: What methods do you use to hold down small parts?

ANY MEANS NECESSARY

Never used double sided tape though. We have used contact adhesive, nails, screws, clamps, and hands.

This is an interesting method, thanks for sharing. And I hope someday that guy will flycut or replace his wasteboard...OMG I almost had a heart attack when I saw it.
by Jeremy Schiffer
Tue, Feb 11 2020, 9:08AM
Forum: eCabinet Systems Software
Topic: Windows 10 Pro Display Issues
Replies: 6
Views: 9031

Re: Windows 10 Pro Display Issues

Welcome to the wonderful world of 4k resolution. I had the same issues when I switched to a 4k display. I'm betting that you have your or display scaling cranked up, just to make the tiny tiny letters legible. Doing that makes the fonts in eCabs large enough to read, but the rest of the interface do...
by Jeremy Schiffer
Fri, Feb 07 2020, 12:04PM
Forum: Thermwood 3-Axis Machinery
Topic: Vacuum pump malfunction
Replies: 2
Views: 6165

Re: Vacuum pump malfunction

Without opening the vacuum ports, it's like trying to crank a car while it is in gear. We always open the vacuum ports on the table before starting the pumps - in our case, they will pop the breaker every time if we don't. It's much better to start the motor under as little load as possible, which y...
by Jeremy Schiffer
Fri, Oct 11 2019, 8:08AM
Forum: Thermwood 3-Axis Machinery
Topic: Cordless barcode readers
Replies: 4
Views: 7813

Re: Cordless barcode readers

We're using a cordless scanner. Granted, it is transmitting to our office computers and not directly to the machine, but we have never had it interfere with the machine in any way. Don't see how it could, really.
by Jeremy Schiffer
Fri, Sep 06 2019, 9:48AM
Forum: Thermwood 3-Axis Machinery
Topic: Printing Labels from THM Desktop
Replies: 5
Views: 8902

Re: Printing Labels from THM Desktop

We had exactly the same problem when we switched to the desktop software. I can't remember what the fix was right off the top of my head, but here is the thread:
http://thermwood.com/forums/viewtopic.p ... b80#p78379
by Jeremy Schiffer
Wed, Aug 21 2019, 8:17AM
Forum: eCabinet Systems Software
Topic: Kinda off the subject of eCabs - TWD CNC machines
Replies: 16
Views: 18504

Re: Kinda off the subject of eCabs - TWD CNC machines

Hi Jeremy I like your slice of heaven, Every factory should have a pleasant outlook. :) Thanks Mark, it's peaceful. I wouldn't trade it for anything - except something more peaceful :wink: Looking forward to some install photos like Jeremys Bobcat. He is only showing that ,now its out of warranty. ...
by Jeremy Schiffer
Wed, Aug 21 2019, 7:52AM
Forum: eCabinet Systems Software
Topic: Edge tape adde with shelves
Replies: 4
Views: 6430

Re: Edge tape adde with shelves

You need to go to the edgebanding editor, not the shelf editor. Click on the Add Part Components, and I think that is what you're looking for:
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by Jeremy Schiffer
Tue, Aug 20 2019, 1:49PM
Forum: eCabinet Systems Software
Topic: Kinda off the subject of eCabs - TWD CNC machines
Replies: 16
Views: 18504

Re: Kinda off the subject of eCabs - TWD CNC machines

Compressed air is used when changing tools. Not exactly sure how the mechanism works, but since it is blowing thru the spindle during a tool change, you want clean dry air. (Do as I say, not as I do :mrgreen: ) That is all the air is used for, unless you have the automatic/switch operated vacuum val...