I can't test this out since I don't have the lathe module, but I think that you model the cutting edge on the x axis and the bar pointed toward the Z axis? Once you have the bar and the tip as...
Type: Posts; User: mmoe
I can't test this out since I don't have the lathe module, but I think that you model the cutting edge on the x axis and the bar pointed toward the Z axis? Once you have the bar and the tip as...
I'm not 100% sure, but it looks to me like you can model the insert and assign it as opposed to using one of the canned models. I'd guess that if you had a model of the boring bar, and the insert...
I'm almost positive there are no more than one or two people (at most) at Bobcad that were around when V21 was new and I'm pretty sure they don't support it. Not really surprising, my youngest was...
This seems pretty much directly related to the issue in your other post regarding drawing the circles. I probably haven't had V21 on a computer in over a decade, but I recall it was pretty robust...
Just to clarify, you have 3 Axis Mill Pro with Bobart for each license? Did you deactivate the software from the computers they were initially installed on (if not deactivated, the license will...
Speaking as someone who has a 4 or 5 ton 4'x4' stationary gantry router, made of 1/2" plate steel with flanges of 3/4" plate, I can tell you that there are some problems with the idea of machining...
From what I have been able to gather in this thread, the problem is that you aren't communicating what exactly you expect the software to do. Take that back to your conversation with the sales rep,...
You don't happen to work in Georgetown (Seattle), do you?
My initial experimenting seems to show that you don't get arcs in V-carve. That said, is there a quality issue when the parts are done? My experience has been that with modern controllers, its almost...
I think the most I've been able to do is about 10 million faces in Bobcad. I have a file somewhere that is the largest I've been able to do, but it would take some time to find it. Takes forever to...
Depending on the part, it sounds like Z-Level may work just as well or better in that application. Just depends on how three dimensional the roundover is. If the roundover stays on the same plane,...
You can continue to use it in demo mode, which allows you to really learn the software in depth since the only thing that is eliminated is the ability to do "Pro" simulation and the ability to post...
Doesn't work at all on 3d parts though. He is planning to practice on 2d parts, then apply the strategy to 3d parts. I'll be putting a video together Monday that will give more information on why 3d...
"G91 G28 Z0" is as follows:
G91 tells the machine to switch to incremental moves. This means that each value given is the distance from the current position which the machine should go. G28 tells...
To answer your questions:
1. Will I be able to set up tools and materials in libraries with feed and cutter speeds so I don't have to enter them every time I configure a milling operation?
Yes...
If you plan to do your feedrates in the CAM software using inches per minute, this is the way to go. Enter your IPM when setting up the tool and it will get adjusted to IPS in post.
I've heard...
I think Shopbot is the only machine I've run across that uses IPS (inches per second). This isn't the first time I've helped a shopbot user figure out how to deal with this somewhat unique approach,...
No matter how you set up the tool in Bobcad or any other cam system, you are only going to get a baseline feed/speed autofilled. You still have to apply judgement for a specific job or material and...
"Between 2 curves" is probably the most ideal and is part of multi axis as Mike suggests. However, the technique I use for working on round overs with equidistant offset is nearly as good since you...
As a starting point, you'll want to run at around 50 ipm with 15000 rpms to cut that material with a 1/8 inch router bit. No need for multi passes in depth. Just run full depth, conventional milling,...
You right click at the top of the CAM tree where you put your machine definition in. Sorry, no picture to help, but that will probably give you a good idea where to look.
That's about what I was figuring when I made the tool paths, but feeds and speeds would be different than my example file.
I have some techniques for 3d round overs which is a bit more involved to...
Your evidence? I'm sure that it is priced too high to justify for a toy for the average home tinkerer. What kind of business plan would it be for Bobcad to price products for that market without...
The tool change would probably take as long as the spiral entry anyways, even with an auto-toolchanger, so I'd guess that it would come out about a wash if you're using a 1/2" end mill like I did. If...
Tormachmaster, the bottom line is that Bobcad is more what we are saying it is than what you are saying it is, both in capability and price vs. value. You may note in the video that there are more...
Here's a quick video just to show that the modeling and CAM are easily done in Bobcad. Burr knows more than I do about the options in the multiaxis package, but you can get the jist of how quickly...
Here's a file with the toolpaths I'd use. I start out with an adaptive roughing strategy. You could go with the pocketing and use the adaptive portion within pocketing, but they left one crucial...
What level of Bobcad do you have? Do you have 3 axis or 4 axis? Do you have Mill Standard or Mill Pro? Depends a lot on what you have available for strategies and these can make a huge difference as...
Yes, they have evolved it somewhat, but not the way you are thinking they should. The settings are there because if you have V25 or newer there is a major upgrade in how the simulation happens. All...
If they offered you 4 Axis Mill Pro for $1400 and you thought the extra $250 over the cost of DeskProto was too much, you are absolutely out of your mind. I highly doubt they offered the Pro version...