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Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 22 November 2010, 05:43
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Posted By Greg J
Ken, That's interesting. I have never...

Ken,

That's interesting. I have never broken a bit. I've driven a couple of bits into the material and once watched a 1/2" end mill collide with a metal clamp (that was fun :rolleyes:).
...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 21 November 2010, 21:18
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Posted By Greg J
Ken, Rough Toolpath - 0.25" Dia, End Mill. ...

Ken,

Rough Toolpath - 0.25" Dia, End Mill. Pass Depth - 0.200", Machinining Allowance - 0.040"

Finish Toolpath - 0.125" Dia Ball Nose. Pass Depth - 0.100"
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 21 November 2010, 14:59
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Posted By Greg J
For the Record, Rough pass - .250 End Mill,...

For the Record,

Rough pass - .250 End Mill, 2 flute, 220 ipm, No problem.

Finish pass - .125 Ball Nose, 3 flute, 290 ipm, lost a step on the Z.

Glad it was MDF.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 21 November 2010, 10:37
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Posted By Greg J
I'm headed to the shop right now to cut that...

I'm headed to the shop right now to cut that model in MDF at the higher feedrates. If something interesting happens, I'll report.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 21 November 2010, 07:03
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Posted By Greg J
Thanks Kobus, That helps allot. Most of...

Thanks Kobus,

That helps allot. Most of our parameters are the same. The 120 mm/sec is screaming. :eek:

My feedrate for the finish cut is 180 ipm. I came up with that feedrate from the...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 20 November 2010, 18:28
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Posted By Greg J
Kobus, I was cutting that exact file today....

Kobus,

I was cutting that exact file today. I'm not getting the cut time or detail you did. What size is your final piece? (x, y, z)

Thanks,
Greg
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 05 August 2010, 19:18
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Posted By Greg J
Kobus, Have you seen this web site? Some...

Kobus,

Have you seen this web site? Some nice digital wood joints.

http://www.flexiblestream.org/Digital-Wood-Joints-001.php
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 08 January 2009, 06:35
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Posted By Greg J
Just for reference .... The support crew at...

Just for reference ....

The support crew at Mach will send you a new license if you "misplaced" the original. Great support at Mach. Don't ask how I know. :o
Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 01 September 2008, 08:34
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Posted By Greg J
Kobus, I saw this technique on the Vectric...

Kobus,

I saw this technique on the Vectric forum.

Pocket the base material with a 60 degree V-bit. Cut out the inlay material also using the 60 degree V-bit. V-carve Pro makes it easy to cut...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 31 August 2008, 08:11
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Posted By Greg J
Thanks Kobus, Just wondering. The...

Thanks Kobus,

Just wondering. The interface edges looked quite good. I thought you might be using a 60 degree V bit and finishing up with surfacing using an end mill bit.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 30 August 2008, 14:24
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Posted By Greg J
I've lived in a 100 year old house and my current...

I've lived in a 100 year old house and my current house is new. The "house" work never stops. Maybe it's me. :)

Hey Kobus,

What's your "technique" for doing inlays?

Greg
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 13 July 2008, 16:10
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Posted By Greg J
Kobus, My wife wants to make "stuff" /...

Kobus,

My wife wants to make "stuff" / "slumping", along with some stain glass art.

Are you building a kiln from the ground up?? If you are, I might be building one also. Not too sure I...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 28 June 2008, 11:15
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Posted By Greg J
Kobus, Congratulations !!! It's a good...

Kobus,

Congratulations !!!

It's a good feeling, isn't it. :)
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 26 June 2008, 22:53
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Posted By Greg J
I like a man with good morals. :)

I like a man with good morals. :)
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 26 June 2008, 08:54
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Posted By Greg J
Kobus, I'm using the VCarve Pro programs. ...

Kobus,

I'm using the VCarve Pro programs. Very easy and intutive. I was carving wood within 1 hour of opening the program.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 22 June 2008, 18:50
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Posted By Greg J
Congrats Kobus, But all I see is a MechMa...

Congrats Kobus,

But all I see is a MechMa ... :)

She looks beautiful.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 18 May 2008, 19:41
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Posted By Greg J
Nice work Kobus !! Your logo's are looking...

Nice work Kobus !!

Your logo's are looking good.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 11 April 2008, 06:23
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Posted By Greg J
Way to go Kobus, :) Don't forget time also....

Way to go Kobus, :)

Don't forget time also. If it wasn't for time and money, we'd all have a MM in about a week. :)
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