Multi-Tool Project in MeshCAM Nomad Pro

[lnpurnell (leigh)]

Hi All,

I have just had a Nomad 883 Pro and I have a question about Multi-tool projects.

I have a lot of material that I want to get rid of on a project with a large end mill then do a pass with a small end mill for fine detail. How do I do this, is there a setting on MeshCAM that stops the job half way and then I can change the bit? Or do I have to run the projects fully twice to get the final result?

I really haven’t found a solution to this yet.

Thanks

[ApolloCrowe]

Hi @lnpurnell
You have a couple options, can you post a picture of the file?
In addtion to MeshCAM, you may want to try Carbide Create,
heres a link to a CC Roughing Pass discussion:

Roughing passes possible in CM?

Hi guys! I’m trying to engrave this world map, but as you can see, it would take a LONG time with an 1/8" bit, but my 1/4" obviously can’t get the details. Any ideas? From what I understand, other programs will let you do a roughing pass with a bigger bit, but is this possible in Carbide Motion with some kind of work around? [image]

Without seeing a picture of the design, its harder to help, but heres a screenshot of MeshCAMs toolpath settings, Roughing settings are on the left, finish and pencil pass settings are defined on the the right.

[lnpurnell (leigh)]

Thanks for this, does that mean I can use a larger tool for the 1st pass, then it will ask me to change the tool half way through?

on the Nomad pro it has a z axis sensor, doe this mean I dont have to worry about the length of the end mill in the chuck?>

Thanks

[ApolloCrowe]

@lnpurnell
Yes, the Nomad will pause for tool changes.

You set the Origin with the first tool (large) and when the roughing pass is done the machine will pause.

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Carbide motion will prompt you to change to the next tool, after you insert the smaller tool, confirm so by clicking continue

Do a test cut in something soft first to test your setup.
If the part is flat, and will use waterline toolpaths I would recommend CC.