Hi,
We are having trouble cutting the attached Worksurface top. We are very new to using a CNC machine, We have the CS45-510. Is it possible to set up cut pass thru stages. The machine tried to cut this top in one pass and broke the bit, is there away for the CNC machine to make 3 passes to complete a cut. Our operater did not think this was possible. The top is 66\"L x 30\"Wx 1 3/16\" Thick. Any help or suggestions would greatly be appreciated!
Thanks,
Dave
Bits breaking when cutting Worksurface
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Hi Dave,
There is a Setting in Control Nesting that will allow you to set the machine so that it takes at least two passes for outline cuts, but 3 is not an option at this time. You will need to adjust the DOUBLE PASS SIZE in SETTINGS so that control nesting will double pass the outline cuts on all parts smaller than the area amt. specified. Then, you also need to specify a SKIN THICKNESS, which you would want to specify half the material thickness.
Hope this information has been helpful!
There is a Setting in Control Nesting that will allow you to set the machine so that it takes at least two passes for outline cuts, but 3 is not an option at this time. You will need to adjust the DOUBLE PASS SIZE in SETTINGS so that control nesting will double pass the outline cuts on all parts smaller than the area amt. specified. Then, you also need to specify a SKIN THICKNESS, which you would want to specify half the material thickness.
Hope this information has been helpful!
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A way to trick the machine is to bump up the spoilboard thickness so that the bit doesn't go all the way through on the first pass, you then just run the sheet again without moving it dropping the spoilboard thickness at each successive run untill you get to the actual spoilboard thickness. This way you can drop by any amount you choose and do as many passes as you like.
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Dave,
What software are you designing in? MasterCam, ArtcamPro, Ecabinets, or another??? or are you just bringing in a DXF file?
It looks like an Ecab rendering but I do not want to assume
Without knowing what you are designing and posting with makes it hard to give an accurate answer.
What kind of material are you cutting? What size bit are you using? What kind is it and how many flutes? is it an upshear, downshear, compression spiral? What is your RPM and feed speed (IPM)? How are you fixturing it? flow through vac or mechanical? What kind of edge quality do you need? Will you be doing a secondary operation for edge treatment?
I've cut 2\" solid cherry with a 3\" long- 1/2\"diam. 2 flute straight bit in one pass before so it can be done but if you haven't broken a few bits you aren't pushing your machine.
What software are you designing in? MasterCam, ArtcamPro, Ecabinets, or another??? or are you just bringing in a DXF file?
It looks like an Ecab rendering but I do not want to assume
Without knowing what you are designing and posting with makes it hard to give an accurate answer.
What kind of material are you cutting? What size bit are you using? What kind is it and how many flutes? is it an upshear, downshear, compression spiral? What is your RPM and feed speed (IPM)? How are you fixturing it? flow through vac or mechanical? What kind of edge quality do you need? Will you be doing a secondary operation for edge treatment?
I've cut 2\" solid cherry with a 3\" long- 1/2\"diam. 2 flute straight bit in one pass before so it can be done but if you haven't broken a few bits you aren't pushing your machine.
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