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Post by Deleted on Aug 28, 2019 0:19:50 GMT -8
Now that would be cool, I did the trial version of Vectric Cut 2D to cut out one of their test files but it was a pita to get the settings right to run on my 1013. When I ran it on the 1013 it did move in all directions for a cut path but I could tell that at least on my machine it was a struggle to handle the movement because of the gear rack drive on the Y axis. I went thru about 5 pieces of scrap wood before I got it to cut correctly. There are some cheap Chinese machines out there that run using mach 3 and have lead screw drives on all axis that look fairly good. A friend of mine just did miss out on one that a guy had for sale that had 2.2 kilowatt water cooled vfd spindle on it, and an all aluminum rigid frame with a t-slot table for $ 500. While he was trying to make up his mind someone else scooped it up.
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Post by Greg on Aug 28, 2019 1:21:57 GMT -8
Using cut 2d I have run 4 passes to make deep cuts with no problem at all you just keep an eye on the table slack.
I only use photoVcarve to cut pics once you find the sweet spot settings with it the cut is better than using Ipicture.
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Post by FatPoppy on Aug 28, 2019 8:27:00 GMT -8
Greg,
On one of your past post you stated that you did not use iPicture to go from Cut2D to the machine. Do you mind if I ask what you do you use? Also, I am trying out the trials for Cut2D and PhotoVCarve now as I can. I found a post processor for iPicture in Cut2D but not PhotoVCarve. Which do you use in PhotoVCarve?
Thanks,
FatPoppy
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Post by Greg on Aug 28, 2019 8:46:15 GMT -8
I use the Icarver post processor file for both once you install it in the programs post directory it will always use it.
One nice thing about those programs they both remember your last used settings so your next project will already be setup.
I recall having to set up a bit to work for what we do.
I will check that and post the settings in a few.
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Post by Greg on Aug 28, 2019 8:53:17 GMT -8
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Post by Greg on Aug 28, 2019 9:14:02 GMT -8
Tool database setting:
Engraving bit
D=.25
A=20.0
F=0.020
Pass=.04
Stepover=.008
Clearance=.008 40%
rpm=12000
feed=40.0
plunge=10
settings are in inch
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Post by Greg on Aug 28, 2019 9:15:28 GMT -8
That wil give you a bit like the ones we use
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Post by Greg on Aug 28, 2019 9:24:35 GMT -8
Here is a cut 2d file I did a while back it's the only one I can upload here so you can see the settings used and maybe save a tool to your database. Attachments:4-Star-Tree.crv (535.5 KB)
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Post by FatPoppy on Aug 28, 2019 15:03:02 GMT -8
Greg,
Thank you so much for all the help. I'm a bit under the weather right now, but I hope to be able to digest this and put it to use in a few days. I can't wait to see it work on my machine then purchase and get the software working. Thanks again.
FatPoppy
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Post by JIM KOUDELIK on Jul 16, 2021 6:22:12 GMT -8
Recently I've had troubles with my spindle motor, which was slowing down and sometimes coming to a complete stop midway through cuts. After checking for loose connections and visiting the inner workings of much of the electronics to make sure the connections were good there, Oliver warranted the spindle motor and I just opened up that part of the machine for the first time (I've been running the 1013 for exactly a year now, few problems). It's nice having the new motor, it also solved my problem with being unable to use the red pushpin shaft lock when changing pins. I replaced it, and it's working through it's first project without a hickup so far. For those of you who have yet to visit this part of your machine, I thought I'd post a few pictures of what you have in there. Also I'm posting a couple of shots of where the shaft goes through it's bearing, and what the old shaft looked like when it came out. It had some old lube on it, I've cleaned and re-lubed this during the reassembly but I thought maybe some of you with more troubleshooting experience can tell me if what you see on the shaft could have caused the problems I experienced - quick slowdown of bit turning, and sometimes even a couple stoppage and the symptoms got progressively worse. |
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Post by JIM KOUDELIK on Jul 16, 2021 6:24:45 GMT -8
I AM HAVEING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE SPINDLE MOTOR- IT SLOWS DOWN AND STOPS OR STARTS A GRINDING NOISE I HAVE THE 1015 MACHINE CAN I GET A NEW SPINDLE MOTOR SOMEWHERE
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