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Post by gullyfoyle on Mar 1, 2013 6:37:34 GMT -8
The width of a board is limited to something a bit beyond the table. You can't hit the supports.
The length of a board, as long as it is supported, should have no limit.
Yes you can only cut within the limits of the switch on the machine.
But you could do a Triptych on a single piece of wood.
Both ends would need support if they extend beyond the machine.
I suppose if one is adept enough with imaging software and capable at measuring exactly a long single image could be created. Each section starting at the end of the previous.
A long series of inlays could also be created.
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Post by Greg on Mar 1, 2013 9:43:22 GMT -8
You can do that with vetric's pro software but that program EXPENSIVE!! I think on the order of around 900 bucks, I do own photoVcarve and cut2D from them.
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Post by gullyfoyle on Mar 1, 2013 12:24:46 GMT -8
To be clear the software will take a larger cut and break it down into sections allowing for longer pieces of wood to be moved and centered?
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Post by Greg on Mar 2, 2013 8:50:24 GMT -8
Yes from what I understand it will let you use a long board for say a sign and keep sliding it back BUT I only read a small portion about that you should investigate it more before buying the software.
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Post by gullyfoyle on Mar 2, 2013 14:20:08 GMT -8
I'm not sure I would invest a grand in software for such a small machine.
But jury rigging the machine to move beyond it's limitations is what makes this intriguing.
It's like the old days when someone would create a wall size poster from individually printed pages. I think some photo software can still do that.
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Post by canadianwood on Apr 9, 2013 18:12:39 GMT -8
I too am curious, but more for repeated work run on one side of a blank of wood and flipped to do a slightly different but still similar pattern. We would be creating spheres essentially with a couple changes to them. Would this, with an accurate clamping and leveling be achievable with the assistance of someone who could provide us the g-Coded program for this machine?
...and in addendum, if you have the file for the machine to run...do I need the program on my PC to do it, or can I simply plug in the routine and have it know what I'm giving it? IMPORTANT NOTE: I have not purchased the Intellicarve1013 yet...this would be my machine of choice.
-Curtis
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Post by gullyfoyle on Apr 9, 2013 18:18:21 GMT -8
I think what you desire is the General 15 version. Comes with Artcam. www.generalcnc.ca/our_productswww.generalcnc.ca/icarverStarting March 1, 2012 the i-Carver 40-915X series will come standard with a copy of ArtCAM Express. ArtCAM Express is a perfect solution for the customer looking to get the most out of their i-Carver. In addition to having full CAD function ACE provides the user with the ability to convert standard raster graphics into machining toolpath with ease. PLUS, ACE offers over 500 3D clipart images to allow the user to incorporate 3 dimensional artwork into their designs. General CNC offers ACE complete with an extensive training DVD that will help you get the most out of your software |
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Post by canadianwood on Apr 9, 2013 19:54:16 GMT -8
Excellent little option indeed! I am also still wondering on seeing footy with a lathe maybe? Any takers?
-Curtis
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