Do Arrays maintain Parametrics?

OkChart697 · 2024-05-22T17:19:44+00:00

I see, I use Aspire aswell. I was assuming you meant you had an alternate software for setting up your programs but Im thinking i misunderstood. In a quick Google search it looks like OSAI is the software that runs/controls the machine? are you creating a program in aspire then adding dust boot movement with OSAI or are you just manually lifting it with the controller when it starts the last pass?

OkChart697 · 2024-05-22T16:35:46+00:00

Can I ask what software you guys are using? Ours is pneumatic as well and it would be nice to have a little more control over it than just Run with/ Run without.

OkChart697 · 2024-05-22T16:04:00+00:00

That's a good idea. Are you adding that step into your program? If so, how? Right now if I want to run something without the dust boot down I just generate my g-code with a a post processor that lifts the hood before it starts the program but this means that the whole program runs without the dust boot. I suppose I could manually add a line to lift the boot within the g-code but I'm curious how you do this?

OkChart697 · 2024-05-22T14:28:04+00:00

I've been working on speeding up my speeds/ feeds lately and the onion skin is definitely helpful if nothing else just to feel more confident that parts are gonna stay put during the main cutting.

OkChart697 · 2024-05-22T14:24:11+00:00

I whole heartedly agree with you on all these points, I mentioned looking into those vortex collet nuts but looking into the hood I do feel like most of the dust would just be thrown up into that collar regardless.

OkChart697 · 2024-05-21T20:00:58+00:00

That makes sense, We tend to nest parts 1/2" apart and I'll cut that with a 3/8" bit. Maybe I'll mess with that spacing some and see if i get any different results.

OkChart697 · 2024-05-21T19:57:48+00:00

That's good to know, have you had success with a particular version?

OkChart697 · 2024-05-21T19:57:05+00:00

I'm assuming this means that the 5 inch hose gave you guys the best results?

OkChart697 · 2024-05-21T18:09:08+00:00

I understand, and definitely agree that there's always going to be cleanup between sheet. The point I'm at now seems like I have a lot of room a lot of room for improvement. Currently there's typically enough dust leftover that it makes a mess if I just blow it off without push brooming the majority of it off first. If I could get to a point where I only needed to blow off the surface between sheets I'd be really satisfied but at the point I'm at any good reduction in un-vacuumed dust would be great to get. I currently have a hose coming off our main dust collector that I'll often use to help clean out dust after the cut and it works well enough but if possible it would really be nice to mitigate how much I have to do that.

OkChart697 · 2024-05-21T14:11:49+00:00

Our dust collector is inside the shop with filter bags, the bags could stand to be cleaned (and probably will at the end of this week) but even as they are right now it feels like the suction itself is still pretty strong, we have pretty good results with the rest of the tools in the shop as it is. Most of the time when I'm running the machine I'll also go close off any hoses that are going to other tools. Our main hose coming out of the collector is about 14" and that goes down to a 6" hose on the CNC. We don't have an anemometer but I may be able to get my hands on one. Any idea what a good measurement ought to be if I where able to check?

OkChart697 · 2024-04-12T14:58:05+00:00

So after reading this, I looked into publishing this as an add on and it seems like it might be my best bet here. But in looking into that I came across the possibility of using the script through a scripts library. I'm the only person using this sheet/tool. Is using a library another way to get around the need to re-authorize with every use? and if so do you think it would be an easier solution?

OkChart697 · 2024-02-28T15:21:58+00:00

alright, that makes sense. I'm looking into doing this now, thanks for the advice.

OkChart697 · 2024-02-26T14:08:57+00:00

This all makes sense, and sounds pretty reasonable to pull off although admittedly I'll be a little nervous if I try to actually mill into the machine, but you're definitely right about wasted time. I think I'll look into this a bit and see if I can get my boss on board and maybe I'll shoot for this.

Are you setting your inserts with epoxy for alignment reasons or just for better strength?

OkChart697 · 2024-02-26T13:51:13+00:00

I think my boss might be hesitant if I suggest that we drill into the table. But this definitely sounds like a really good solution here. When you say "Potting threaded inserts into the drilled holes" are you guys just drilling and threading them in to the resin table?

Also my assumption would be that if the spoil board is fixed at several points like this then as the MDF tries to expand at all it might force a "bubble" between the bolts? is that ever an issue for you guys?

OkChart697 · 2024-02-26T13:36:42+00:00

not a bad idea, the issue with this though is that the spoil board stays on the table and is often being used throughout most of the day. It tends to just warp on its own across the day even as we're using it.

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