finatic
(Ryan McRorie)
January 16, 2022, 12:02am
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Oh boy, something went wrong, but what?
In the middle of my first slotting operation on the Nomad 3, the motor suddenly stops turning about 3/8” down in the slot. I “pause” then try to return, but it happens again.
Link to video of problem below:
WillAdams
(William Adams (Carbide 3D))
January 16, 2022, 1:03am
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If at all possible, don’t cut slots.
If you haven’t sent an e-mail in to support@carbide3d.com please do so.
finatic
(Ryan McRorie)
January 16, 2022, 1:09am
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Thanks for a reply, I have sent support an email about this issue…
How do I cut out a piece of aluminum without using a contour/slot cut in Carbide Create?
WillAdams
(William Adams (Carbide 3D))
January 16, 2022, 1:53am
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Add offset geometry (endmill diameter plus 10%) and cut as a pocket using that and the original geometry down to tab depth or the penultimate pass.
finatic
(Ryan McRorie)
January 16, 2022, 2:47am
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Thank you for that instruction; I will try that out tomorrow to see if it works…have a great evening (appreciate you taking the time tonight to answer questions)
finatic
(Ryan McRorie)
January 16, 2022, 3:38am
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WillAdams:
Add offset geometry
So, I think I’m on the same page with “Add offset Geometry”
Bit .125"
Outside Offset .145"
Difference .02" > 10%
Box within a box, then select both and run a “Pocket” operation. Correct?
WillAdams
(William Adams (Carbide 3D))
January 16, 2022, 3:47am
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Yes, that’s pretty much it.
It comes up pretty regularly, see:
While cutting up vacuum extension wands for this is expedient, it’s a bit problematic given that Shop Vac recently filed for bankruptcy, was bought at the last minute, and production hasn’t caught up.
I need a receptacle for the Sweepy 2.0 dust fitting — one option would be to purchase one from Woodcraft, but Carbide 3D sells blocks of HDPE:
which looks to be just barely big enough for things to fit.
Measuring the hose fitting I get a diameter of ~63.5mm — offsetting that twice we arrive at…
and
One technique which is often suggested to avoid slotting is to add geometry around a part which one wishes to cut out and cut as a pocket down to tab depth — here’s one technique for that.
In this case, the project is a bevel gauge which will be cut out of 0.0625" (~1.5mm) thick aluminum:
[bevelgauge]
Due to the narrowness of the angles, an 0.03125" endmill has to be used, so after importing and scaling the file (we will be cutting out one which is 3") we select the perimeter and offset it tw…
finatic
(Ryan McRorie)
January 16, 2022, 3:55am
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Rad, new trick! thanks for sharing @WillAdams
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