Shapeoko pro xxl cuts not consistent?

Possible causes:

  • mechanical issues — check the machine mechanically
  • wiring fault — usually this is accompanied by awful noises
  • feeds and speeds —check that these are suitable to the material/tool
  • chip recutting — make sure that dust collection is removing material and it isn’t getting packed into the cut
  • high tooling engagement — add geometry and cut as a pocket down to tab height or the penultimate pass, see: Best Bit for full cut through - #2 by WillAdams