Here's the video --> http://youtu.be/H9B9d7vQBxk On Fri, Mar 22, 2013 at 7:55 AM, Martin Tigasson...
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Scott Peterson
blu_swede
Mar 23, 2013 7:33 am
Woo!...OK, that's a problem! Do tell, are we looking at the big end or small end? (hoping small) Also; what is the taper ratio? As a general rule tapers...
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Martin Tigasson
m4rt1g
Mar 23, 2013 8:23 am
You are looking at the small end. The taper ratio is 1,67:1. The speed at the wider end is about 6 cm per minute and about 4 cm per minute at the smaller end....
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Scott Zastoupil
szastoupil
Mar 23, 2013 6:21 pm
From my experience cutting that slow is extremely difficult. I found that that cutting 5 inches to 6 inches per minute (12.7cm to 15.4cm/min) is about the...
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Martin Tigasson
m4rt1g
Mar 23, 2013 7:41 pm
0.125 inches is damn thin. I would have to do some serious work on my foamcutter to get good cuts at that speed. I have planning to do that anyway. Thanks for...
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Scott Zastoupil
szastoupil
Mar 23, 2013 8:31 pm
I never said it was easy, but it can be done. :) Lot's of practice and very happy with 1 out of 2 good parts. It probably took a month tinkering and a...
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Scott Peterson
blu_swede
Mar 23, 2013 9:41 pm
Oh!...a local boy!...I'm in Wausau-ish, if it doesn't say by my avatar. Martin, I've had that trouble you describe. It will occur to some extent...
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CNCFoamcutters@yahoog...
Mar 28, 2013 11:11 pm
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the CNCFoamcutters group. File : /Stealth...
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Anker Berg-Sonne
ankerbs
Mar 28, 2013 11:12 pm
It has been a long time since I have published an update. You can download 1.3.157 from here: ...
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Παξ John
paxijohn
Mar 30, 2013 7:01 am
Thanks Anker What differs from the previous version? ________________________________ Απο: Anker Berg-Sonne <anker@...> Προς:...
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Anker Berg-Sonne
ankerbs
Mar 30, 2013 12:07 pm
Mostly bug fixes. The last major change (flip, one step vs. two step wizard) had introduced a number of bugs which have been corrected as they have been...
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rod11heli
Mar 30, 2013 9:43 pm
Hi All Am trying to cut a tapered rudder with an inset 6x25 balsa leading edge. The profiles are simple DXF's with the same number of points. However GMFC Pro...
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Dirk Schipper
schipperdirk
Mar 30, 2013 10:13 pm
When GMFC cuts counter-clockwise the kerf is on the outside, when cutting clockwise the kerf is on the inside (when I remember well). Change the cutting...
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rod11heli
Mar 31, 2013 7:17 pm
Thanks for the input Dirk. Yes I did have to change the direction of the DXF polyline to get the anti clockwise (top first) cut. However the problem...
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Gilles Muller
gillesmullerfr
Mar 31, 2013 7:22 pm
Rod, ... Can you check the order of the points within GMFC? You don't have to inverse the direction in the DXF. This can be done in GMFC in the alignment mode....
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Gilles Muller
gillesmullerfr
Apr 5, 2013 5:33 pm
Hi all, Something I have made base on my recent experience: http://start1g.ovh.net/~gmfcsoft/blog/?p=819 You comments are welcome as usual, Gilles -- Gilles...
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Bubba
jmagey
Apr 8, 2013 1:25 am
I've had my machine for quit some time however just recently gotten time to get back to it. I've cut wings on it before and they turned out great but now...
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Dan Field
kombatjr99
Apr 8, 2013 2:47 am
Hey Did you ever resolve the table setup issues understanding "Between the wire supports". Break it down. 1. You say all motors will go out or up a distance...
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Eben Brand
bazziebazooka
Apr 8, 2013 3:05 am
Another possibility would be the machine screw pitch - sounds like the setting for that may be off....
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a.senthil kumar a.sen...
senthildecee
Apr 11, 2013 2:35 pm
hi, may i know what kind of software and stepper motor driver board you are using now. based on that information i could help you to solve your cnc...
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Robert Blumer
robertblumer11
Apr 14, 2013 6:02 pm
Gilles, I want to do this on the PRO version? Can it be done? Regards Bob Billings, MT...
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Gilles Muller
gillesmullerfr
Apr 14, 2013 8:51 pm
Hi Bob, It can't be done directly using the PRO version... there are at least some reasons for an Expert version... ;-) If you want to do the same, you need to...
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Bubba
jmagey
Apr 16, 2013 12:47 am
I am using GMFC Pro and have most everything setup, I think. There are a few issues that I can't seem to get a handle on. Could really use some more help here...
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Gilles Muller
gillesmullerfr
Apr 16, 2013 5:36 am
Hi Jack, ... GMFC tells you in the cutting dialog where the limiting points are. This should help you to understand the problem. Is your wing profile a custom...
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Gilles Muller
gillesmullerfr
Apr 17, 2013 9:39 pm
Hi Peter, ... Yes, only one. ... all versions can be read by the latest version of the software (for a given version). You can't read GMFC expert files from...
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Gilles Muller
gillesmullerfr
Apr 22, 2013 2:39 pm
Hi All, This version corrects few bugs and brings several new functions. New functions: - Spar filling (GMFC Expert). This dialogs permit to cut a piece of...
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Bubba
jmagey
Apr 25, 2013 2:20 am
Thanks for your help Gilles. As far as the time computed to cut a panel, I had the time set to 500 instead of 250 because I can get faster cuts that way. Is...
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Gilles Muller
gillesmullerfr
Apr 26, 2013 1:19 pm
Hi all, This version corrects few bugs on the dialogs. Enjoy, Gilles -- Gilles Muller http://www.gmfcsoft.com/...
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cburgmike
May 19, 2013 2:30 am
Hi Group! I was cutting some EPO foam today, and wondered how toxic was what I was breathing? I had the windows open, and it didn't seem too bad, but I am sure...
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William Scott
william839868
May 19, 2013 6:29 pm
I always work on the basis that if it smells bad, it's probably not good for you. Haven't finished my cnc yet, but when cutting with the drop arm I would ...