CNC Shark Forum

Zeph,
Is there a reliable pump/reservoir that you can recommend? There seems to be a whole bunch available with a wide price range, and it's hard to choose.
Thankyou,
Bob

Would you please post your crv file.
I think it would tell me more than a tap file.
I suspect that you are trying to pocket a cut with a cutting tool that's the same size as the pocketed area.
But, I would like to take a look at the crv and see for sure.
Thanks,
Bob

Do a search on this forum for:
outlet cover
You will find good discussion and files.
Bob

OK Dan, I loaded up your program and progressed through the windows for your settings and calculations. It all seemed good until I got to the last window (7). Either you had the wrong post processor selected, or my program defaulted to the wrong one. So my question is: Which post processor did you s...

I'm curious. Would you be willing to post your .crv file? There might be some clues... Is this your first 3D carve? Have you done single sided 3D carves yet? How much experience have you had with the CNC? Back to the topic: Where are you setting your Z in the setup section of VCarve? To the table be...

Another thought: Does the bit return to the same Z zero position after the cut as when it started?

I can think of several things to check: 1. See if the material is shifting upwards during machining...see if the clamps are holding properly. It looks like you are using cam clamps. These can slip if the edges of the material are not gripping sufficiently. 2. Is the board warping as it is machined? ...

The only time I've had a similar situation was when the wires connected to the touch plate were broken. The connection would be intermittent. I located the break at the plate connection and fixed it. That cleared up the problem. If you haven't checked connections yet, that would be my first recommen...

Thank you for the update rjc.
Thank you too, Rando.
I think that you'll find that Rando's "guesses" are extremely accurate.
Bob

Thank you for your reply. This solution is the result of many others who have posted solutions to similar problems.
Your post will help support, and solve future challenges.
Bob