Help over my head

[Rushman2112]

I think I am a bit over my head So I got three engraving bits from micro 100 a 90,60,30 and I am trying to use those so i can make ornaments and they are not coming out like I want I am trying to find a easy script \

Cut Angle Split Length (L2) Offset Point 00 Overall Length (L1)

RTC-250-1 RTC-250-2 30° 1/2 .004 2.500

Now I am working with .25 oak and I keep playing with the correct depth of cut from 1/64 and up just not sure what is correct. Every time I put these specs in the tool database I can get them all correct except for the 90 degree cut I can not get it to past 89 degrees and I cant get why even if I create from scratch it wont work.
its that or I just need more leaning time with the thing. But I have christmas coming up and I am racing the clock. and for some reason I cant make the touchplate come up with virtual zero its like its not there I have the touch plate and all but it wont come up and I have the box checked to ask about virtual zero and it was checked before I opened any file i dont know if i need to reload the controller software again or not.

[sharkcutup]

Every time I put these specs in the tool database I can get them all correct except for the 90 degree cut I can not get it to past 89 degrees and I cant get why even if I create from scratch it wont work.

Do not put the 90 degree router bit under the Engraving header in the database use the End Mill header (think about it! - it is does fit the bill) and enter the diameter of the bit (I am assuming it is .004").
You could also create a new Group Header like I did called Specialist and put the odd ball bits there!!!

As far as the touch plate is concerned --- Have you registered it with NWA??? There is a serial number on paperwork that came with the touch plate that needs to be entered under "Help" menu "Register Next Wave Product".

Have a GREAT DAY!!!

Be SAFE around those AWESOME machines!!!

Sharkcutup

[Rushman2112]

Thanks man I thought I registered it other wise I wouldnt be able to set the z with it all this time. I would think. I will look at that
Thanks man.

[sharkcutup]

okay!

Check the connections to the touch plate. I have had an instance where the connection at the touch plate had come out some thereby making a weak connection causing hit and miss readings.

Sharkcutup

[Rushman2112]

Yeah I am thinking something is wrong with the touchplate because last night I used a surface bit in the router i set it up as a end mill to only do a 1/16 shave on the surface of cherry and I set it all up and then turned it on and I set up the surface bit under endmill and I did a pocket and it dove in the cherry like it was drilling and the cnc shut down I think I must have blown a fuse I was pissed. I hope I dont have to get more cherry. So I am going to I am going to go over it I hope I did not screw up the machine but I dont think so I think it over loaded. i need to check that out.

[sharkcutup]

Would it be too much trouble for you to post screen shots of your settings for your pocket tool path?

Sharkcutup

[Rushman2112]

Sorry for the lateness of this I have been running my head off. So then I realised that its going to take forever with a .004 cutting path for the lettering. I have those in 60 30 and 90. The only other set I have is
161278: 1/16" Ball Nose Bit
161279: 1/8" Ball Nose Bit
818081: 1/4" Up cut Spiral Bit
24B71: 90° V Bit
24B81: 60° V Bit

[Rushman2112]

this is the other file

[sharkcutup]

First and foremost --- Merry Christmas to you and yours!!!

Do you know how to post screen shots from V-Carve? In order to better understand your situation it would be helpful for you to post screen shots of the settings used prior to creating a tool path from the V-Carve program.

Sharkcutup