RapicChangeATC #4 testing update
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Laser Job Setup on my CNC
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@slashsplat
@slashsplat 11 сағат бұрын
Great idea. I would secure the hanging pipe as the vibration will have its way with it over time. Also would open up the holes in the stock muffler, as the more air flow, the better. You introduced restriction with the pail and insulation, so a bigger opening in the muffler would offset that.
@jimandjulieneeb8529
@jimandjulieneeb8529 10 сағат бұрын
Yep, I've been meaning to go back and drill some more holes in the stock silencer. The intake port on that is actually a little smaller than the 3/4" pipe I think.
@DrFiero
@DrFiero 14 сағат бұрын
That coupler is called a 'union'. The intake noise on mine is really annoying as well. I was thinking of running a pipe through my shop wall, and just pulling (still filtered) air from the outside! When I've been painting, I notice some of it getting pulled into the filter even though the compressor is in a different room, so it could be a double win.
@jimandjulieneeb8529
@jimandjulieneeb8529 12 сағат бұрын
Ya, I know its a union. 🙂 I thought about putting the intake on the outside of the wall too, but thats the front of my house. The other choice could have been up in the ceiling trusses. It would be cleaner air up there too. But then I would have had the air filter up there, which isn't convenint either because I have tall ceilings.
@timcox9650
@timcox9650 17 сағат бұрын
A nice simple improvement. Makes sense. I wonder how much more you could reduce the compressor noise overall without jeopardizing the heat transfer needed off the compressor and motor? What if you added fiberglass batting type material loosely in a cylindrical shape around the tank and compressor?
@jimandjulieneeb8529
@jimandjulieneeb8529 12 сағат бұрын
The compressor needs a lot of air, so you couldn't just wrap it or it would definitely overheat. The best overall solution is to box it in with a wall of its own (with fiberglass insulation as you mentioned), or put it in a back room. A lot of people put them in a tiny little room on the outside of the garage or shop as well. Unfortunately I don't have enough ambition for any of those options 🙂
@JohnaThompson-z7y
@JohnaThompson-z7y Күн бұрын
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@freebird1963
@freebird1963 3 күн бұрын
Wish you showed the underside and the vacuum insert. Been trying to figure out mine. But for sanding and holding small pieces while painting. I got a extra honeycomb.
@mikehammond2630
@mikehammond2630 5 күн бұрын
Hi Jim, I was using the spindle to laser post processor and it's not exporting either the tool 99 designation or the S parameter for speed. Am I missing something? Thanks for all the information :)
@JNWoodworks
@JNWoodworks 5 күн бұрын
Hi Mike, Send me an email at [email protected] and we can figure it out. For the tool designation, you mean you want a tool change? I took that out, so I can put it back in for you if you like. I'm not sure about the power, that is working fine for me, so we'll just have to dig into how you are using it.
@mikehammond2630
@mikehammond2630 5 күн бұрын
@@JNWoodworks Hey Jim, Thanks for the reply. Perhaps it’s because I’m doing the gcode laser conversion in Mach 4 that it’s bringing up the errors?
@JNWoodworks
@JNWoodworks 5 күн бұрын
​@@mikehammond2630 Oh ya, that conversion script that AVID has in their screen set assumes that it is converting a Gcode file for end mills. When you use my pp, you already have it converted to laser format, so you can't use that script with this Gcode.
@mikehammond2630
@mikehammond2630 5 күн бұрын
@@JNWoodworks Thanks. Our non-profit is new to CNC so still learning :)
@JNWoodworks
@JNWoodworks 5 күн бұрын
@@mikehammond2630 We're all still learning 🙂
@sjettj7608
@sjettj7608 5 күн бұрын
Hey Jim I'll give you an idea May help you out with your compressor noise The bulk of the noise is coming from the intake side of the compressor if you take a fitting and put on there in a hose and extend it out into a bucket mount the filter on the other end of the hose and put it in the bucket and watch how much your noise drops
@JNWoodworks
@JNWoodworks 5 күн бұрын
hey, thats a really good tip. I never actually looked into it, but you're right, a lot of the noise comes from the air pulses on the intake port (I just put a towel over the hole and it was much quieter). Then I did a search for "air compressor intake silencers" and see there are a lot of after market products. I don't have the space for a bucket near mine, but I could connect it via a hose up into my attic (the air is cleaner up there too. I may also just build (or buy) a better intake than what comes on this thing. Thanks for the tip!
@sjettj7608
@sjettj7608 5 күн бұрын
@@JNWoodworks I think or air compressor at the shop is 120 gallons and it's pretty big and what I did there because it was so noisy is I took a pipe fitting and screwed it into where the filter went into and then took a hose that was 1 in round because that's the size of the inlet in about 4 ft of rubber hose and then I put the filter on the opposite end of the river hose then I put the filter in a bucket but I drilled some holes and put some towels down there to keep the dust and dirt out of it and the filter actually stays really clean and it quite it down about half of the noise level that it is or maybe just a little bit more I was kind of shocked on how well it worked but good luck I'm glad I give you a good idea
@jimandjulieneeb8529
@jimandjulieneeb8529 5 күн бұрын
@@sjettj7608 I made a nice muffler today similar to what you did. I just used PVC though. It totally eliminated the intake air noise. I took some video and was about to create a KZbin video and my main PC died on me, so now I have to go computer shopping before I can finish it.
@JNWoodworks
@JNWoodworks Күн бұрын
Here is a video I did based on your idea. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKe5oYd4iLuJisU Thank you!
@OptLasers
@OptLasers 13 күн бұрын
Great vid like always! :3
@OptLasers
@OptLasers 13 күн бұрын
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@markpastor4242
@markpastor4242 17 күн бұрын
Morning, what he’d your how to tune CNC, my question is do you check the synchronicity of the duel Y motors,, thanks,, MARK.P
@JNWoodworks
@JNWoodworks 16 күн бұрын
Great question. A while after I did this video I realized I didn't really cover that. Since each motor on Y axis can have its own linearitty errors and backlash, you need to do it twice, once for each Y motor. You should do it with the measurement point as close to each motor as possible so the measurements are mostly due to the motor you are adjusting. So if you are using part of the Z stage it should be moved all the way to the end of the gantry closest to the motor. Better yet is to make the measurements right off the end of the gantry in line with the motor if you have a way to attach the measurement device there.
@markpastor4242
@markpastor4242 17 күн бұрын
Great video
@Z-add
@Z-add 29 күн бұрын
These full length vertical videos are very annoying. I cannot maximize them.
@JNWoodworks
@JNWoodworks 29 күн бұрын
I will keep that in mind, thanks
@yvindamundsen3060
@yvindamundsen3060 Ай бұрын
Very good, I learn a lot/get a lot of inspiration from your videos. Love the probe mount - I`ll copy that one 🙂
@iancrossley6637
@iancrossley6637 Ай бұрын
Great job, you really have this nailed!
@KDmitry86
@KDmitry86 Ай бұрын
What blue clamps do you use on CNC table?
@JNWoodworks
@JNWoodworks Ай бұрын
Those are Kreg KBCIC in line clamps.
@BeaulieuTodd
@BeaulieuTodd Ай бұрын
Been assembling my array of components for this same compressor. Praying the cooler actually works. I have plenty selectors downstream, as well. Also, increasing the hose doesn’t increase the pressure. Only the volume. CFM
@JNWoodworks
@JNWoodworks Ай бұрын
@@BeaulieuTodd If you just have the hose open at the end dumping into the air, then there isn't a pressure increase with a larger diameter hose at the end, but if you have anything useful that has some kind of restriction, then it will increase the pressure there for sure.
@samarahgnb
@samarahgnb Ай бұрын
Great video once again Jim. I plan to install an additional probe and this video is very helpful. Question just to clarify the destroyed resistor on the MOSFET driver, it is the inboard resistor in line with the signal connection, correct? Thank again for the videos.
@JNWoodworks
@JNWoodworks Ай бұрын
Ya, its the one right next to the label "SIG"
@yvindamundsen3060
@yvindamundsen3060 2 ай бұрын
Great video - did learn a lot from this ❤
@JNWoodworks
@JNWoodworks 2 ай бұрын
Thanks 😀
@Human_OU812
@Human_OU812 2 ай бұрын
I don’t use the avid touch plate anymore. I use an opto-interrupted touch off so I don’t need any conductive wire to my CNC Depot S30C. Opto interrupt also has better repeatability. I’ve had my system drive a bit into the avid plate, thankfully it did not brake my bit.
@JNWoodworks
@JNWoodworks 2 ай бұрын
The other thing about the AVID plate is you really don't want to use it with the very sharp tip bits because it can chip the ends off. But thats probably true of any hard topped touch off or plate. On yours, does the beam get broken by the bit, or is the opto device inside the touch off and you are breaking the beam by pushing down a top plate?
@Human_OU812
@Human_OU812 Ай бұрын
@@JNWoodworks My design presses on surface and under stat surface there is a flag that brakes a beam. Still the same issue with pointy bits and plates. When I tried breaking a beam with the actual bit I had too much variability because enough of the point end of a V bit is needed to break the beam which means you are actually below the true tip of the bit. So the plate/plunger is the most predictable. The opto or Ir sensor broken by a flag is the most consistent I have found if you cannot do a continuity loop. All that said I use the tool table so I am also not touching off every time and change tools with my ATC, I measure it once and then the length offset is applied when I use the M6 macro to change tools. Hope this makes sense.
@stevehunt4440
@stevehunt4440 2 ай бұрын
Question: How would you identify the version of the CRP850-00E board that you have? I see physically on the board a reference to "Rev F-04" similar to the screenshots that AVIDCNC have on their support pages.
@JNWoodworks
@JNWoodworks 2 ай бұрын
Hi Steve, If you go to the AVID schematics pages: www.avidcnc.com/support/instructions/electronics/pnp/manual/17.4/schematics/ you can see a board outline for the CRP850 board. The one I have, 17.4, is pretty different. It has 3 connector blocks in the upper right corner, whereas the newer ones only have 2.
@stevehunt4440
@stevehunt4440 2 ай бұрын
@@JNWoodworks Thanks for the clarification. I have just Port 1 and 2 spaced apart in the top right of the board, and with your link I see the other revisions listed on the support page. I guess my board is a 20.1 or 21.2.
@JNWoodworks
@JNWoodworks 2 ай бұрын
@@stevehunt4440 Yep, so then I would go the splitter route.
@ukie5130
@ukie5130 2 ай бұрын
Another interesting video Jim. OPT lasers rock!
@jimmyjam838
@jimmyjam838 2 ай бұрын
Did you have to modify the AVID laser deploy unit to use with the XT8?
@JNWoodworks
@JNWoodworks 2 ай бұрын
My AVID laser hardware is all prototype stuff they gave me for early testing, so it required a little extra mechanical work anyway. So to mount the laser on the air deploy unit, I had to mount an aluminum plate on front that is my adapter plate. I had my own magnetic dock mounted to the front of that plate. So when I got the LaserDock Pro and XT8, I just took my mag dock off and drilled new holes for the universal mounting plate that comes with the CNC kits and bolted that on, and then the LaserDock Pro base bolts to that. So I can't say for sure if it would bolt right on to the production version, but worst case you might have to drill and tap 4 holes in it for the universal adapter. The second thing is the weight. The current AVID deploy mechanism's retract spring is made for the weight of the 15W laser. When I added the 30W laser that I had (it is a little havier than the XT8), I had to add a second spring to boost its lift strenght. I just made a couple brackets on the back to hold the ends of a spring.
@alexchopek1385
@alexchopek1385 2 ай бұрын
Have u tried any stainless steel yet I’m gonna try to engrave some knives with my xt8 once my laser spray comes in
@JNWoodworks
@JNWoodworks 2 ай бұрын
I haven't done any marking yet. I have tried a few power gradients trying to get multiple colors, but that is difficult with a blue laser to get consistent results. At the higher power levels, it will make a very black patch on stainless, so I know it iwill mark text nicely. One thing Opt told me was with this much power you should angle the laser a few degrees so the reflections don't hurt the laser.
@alexchopek1385
@alexchopek1385 2 ай бұрын
@@JNWoodworks with the xt8 I think I might be able to produce different colours if I can accurately control the temp of the steel
@JNWoodworks
@JNWoodworks 2 ай бұрын
@@alexchopek1385 Correct. Its just tricky to get the power and speed just right, and the pattern of the fill. Also, I started with thinner peices of SS sheets and warped them badly.
@edwinj1510
@edwinj1510 2 ай бұрын
great, thorough review!! I have subscribed too!
@brianchicken7396
@brianchicken7396 2 ай бұрын
Excellent video Jim, love your work. Are your Post Processors Imperial only or will they work with Metric as well?
@JNWoodworks
@JNWoodworks 2 ай бұрын
They are all imperial, however, they are easy to change. Just open them up with a text editor, and change the g20 to g21, and the g70 to g71, the the UNITS to mm. Keep in mind my post processors are specific to the ESS controller (thats what the AVID machines use).
@brianchicken7396
@brianchicken7396 2 ай бұрын
@@JNWoodworks Thanks Jim. I have an AVID machine. I had an old OPT laser that I never could get working well, but inspired by the great work you have done with Warp9 I have an XT8 being delivered today.
@argentum84
@argentum84 2 ай бұрын
Awsome video. Can you sheer test file Gcode? Or maybe you can re-cap in excel table as cheat sheet?
@JNWoodworks
@JNWoodworks 2 ай бұрын
I put the cutting focus and cut speed files for Vcarve here: drive.google.com/drive/folders/1bFFuwe7_nSRBT_EkUmhy22EmvVILATkX?usp=sharing I also put some Gcode files in there that will work for an AVID machine, or anything that uses and ESS controller.
@dankinsky9543
@dankinsky9543 2 ай бұрын
great video...Do you know if I could export from VCARVE and then open/burn on my stand-alone laser (CO2)?
@JNWoodworks
@JNWoodworks 2 ай бұрын
I'm not too familiar with the software thats typcially used on the CO2 lasers. How do you normally burn vector files with that? Vectric can export as DXF, SVG, or PDF.
@dankinsky9543
@dankinsky9543 2 ай бұрын
@@JNWoodworks Question is if when I use this sketch feature, can I then export as a .dxf or SVG. Not sure if VCARVE simulates these vectors for use ONLY in the tool path creation or if it indeed creates the vectors and can be exported for use or editing. Any help would be appreciated and thanks for the quick reply.
@jimneeb2362
@jimneeb2362 2 ай бұрын
@@dankinsky9543 Ah, I got you. I loaded up that file and took a closer look. It does not seem to ever create a vector file, just some kind of internal format that it temporarity displays. You can run a simulation on it and save that as a bmp, jpeg, etc., but I don't see a way to save it as a vector format in any way. That would be a good feature to ask for. You could load the jpeg or bmp and raster burn it I'm sure, but that may not have as good of resolution. I personally like to burn vectors unless I'm doing detailed pictures. That makes me ask (because I have no idea), does the software on most CO2 lasers allow you to load in some kind of Gcode files? If so, then a Vectric post processor could be made that would work for this.
@dankinsky9543
@dankinsky9543 2 ай бұрын
@@jimneeb2362 Thanbks for confirming that part! Would have been ideal if it could export the vectors though!
@JNWoodworks
@JNWoodworks 2 ай бұрын
@@dankinsky9543 I agree. That would be a good thing to ask Vectric for on the next release. Does your machine allow loading any kind of Gcode files? If so, I could help you make a post processor that might work.
@roblewisjr2
@roblewisjr2 2 ай бұрын
Great info in this video. Thank you. You mentioned 3d carving in the beginning. I have a different issue than vibrations, mine is the screen toolpath preview not showing for large 3d toolpaths and the program crashing and shutting down. I have a i7 12700 cpu with UHD770 integrated graphics and 64gig of DDR5 ram. It only happens on toolpath gcode files larger than about 100mb. Smaller than that and the previews look great. Any thoughts on what the problem could be? Thanks!
@JNWoodworks
@JNWoodworks 2 ай бұрын
Thats a good question. I went back and looked at all my carves and the biggest file was 28MB, so you are doing some really large ones :-) However, I know people that have done some really big ones and I haven't heard of a file size limit. A great place to ask that question would be in the AVID User Group on FB page (I'm assuming you are using Mach4?). That seems to be plenty of computer. I just checked on the Artsoft forum and there was a coment that the screen toolpath display is very resource intensive so for very large files you may need to turn off the toolpath display to handle that large of a file.
@walterpickford3204
@walterpickford3204 2 ай бұрын
Here in the outside world we went metric and bits in incremental 0.1 mm steps are commonplace and easy to obtain from sources all over the globe. We used to use the imperial system here in UK but things are much simpler using the metric system. 0.1 mm is plenty accurate for woodworking and for most metalworking too.
@JNWoodworks
@JNWoodworks 2 ай бұрын
Back in the 70s when I was growing up there was a pretty good movement to switch over to metric. One of the few useful things our government could have done is push that conversion along, but like always, they got distracted with other things that were more expensive and wasteful of taxpayer dollars and totally forgot about converting to metric. So in the US we have to know both systems, becaus about half of the stuff we have is metric, and half is imperial. I really don't buy the arguement that metric is easier, both systems are just arbitrary units and you have to learn what they mean and get good at estimating the size of each. The main reason I wish we would convert though is because I would't have to take out two sets of wrenches to work on something, and I could converse with other people around the world in the same units.
@henk358
@henk358 2 ай бұрын
Thanks because of your review im verry interested now.
@petebuehn7789
@petebuehn7789 2 ай бұрын
Great video and instruction, thanks. I have been highlighting vcarvings by running the laser along the vcarve toolpath. I allow the laser to move in the z axis to try and keep the focus. Thanks to your post processor. I am always learning from you.
@JNWoodworks
@JNWoodworks 2 ай бұрын
Thats brilliant! When I was testing those post processors I ran it on a Vcarve toolpath for kicks and I thought it was sorta cool, but couldn't really think of a good use for it. Thats the cool thing about the KZbin channel, I put stuff out there and get some really good ideas back on the comments. I'm gonna have to try it, but that makes sense, if you use the one "With Z" it should track the laser all the way up the corners and everything. I bet that would look really good on light wood.
@TheUnionStreetWorkshopcom
@TheUnionStreetWorkshopcom 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for making the video I’ll have to try it out Was wondering what size air compressor you using for the air assist on the opt laser? I’m using a shopsabre 23 not avid, I have use laser module and laser post processor from shopsabre without and problem I’m assuming I can use that same laser post processor to do what you did in this video
@JNWoodworks
@JNWoodworks 2 ай бұрын
My air system is a little bit overkill for just air assist 🙂 kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHXYYmOeqJKfq8k I can't say for sure, but I would guess you can start with the post processor I wrote, but would probably have to make some modifications. My modifications to convert spindle RPM to laser power, and to add the laser on/off commands to feed moves and rapid moves would be the same, but I would guess that the actual laser commands themselves between the ESS controller I have and the shopsabre are probably different. However, if you send me your laser post processor from the shop sabre, I might be able to figure it out for ya. [email protected]
@ukie5130
@ukie5130 2 ай бұрын
I learn something new each time I watch one of our new videos Jim. Great work.
@CustomCraftedDesigns
@CustomCraftedDesigns 2 ай бұрын
So no air compressor needed? Looks good waiting for a good atc to come out with the avid.
@JNWoodworks
@JNWoodworks 2 ай бұрын
Correct, no special spindle, no air or solenoids, etc. No big racks or tool holders. Really nice for smaller machines, hobbyists, or people who don't have the money for a full blown ATC, or can't get an ATC spindle on their machine. Honestly though, I think this would work fine for a production shop on a big machine too.
@CustomCraftedDesigns
@CustomCraftedDesigns 2 ай бұрын
@@JNWoodworks Good to see more options coming to ATC
@TheUnionStreetWorkshopcom
@TheUnionStreetWorkshopcom 2 ай бұрын
Do you know if there is a way to laser using the image created from the new sketch carving toolpath?
@JNWoodworks
@JNWoodworks 2 ай бұрын
Well that is an interesting question, I totally forgot about that toolpath. I have not actually tried it yet with anything. So I just did a quick experiment. That toolpath lets you use a few different tools, but not an end mill. I chose an engrave bit, set the angle to 1 degree (thats as small as it would let me), and set the bits flat tip diameter to 0.007", and then generated the image in the simulation and it looked good. So I'm sure it can be done. Thanks for the idea, I may do a quick video on that!
@TheUnionStreetWorkshopcom
@TheUnionStreetWorkshopcom 2 ай бұрын
It’s to bad they don’t give the option for laser would allow you to do even more things than just tracing a bitmap and doing outlines
@TheUnionStreetWorkshopcom
@TheUnionStreetWorkshopcom 2 ай бұрын
I was doing the sketch carve on a family photo and the toolpath preview looks good but there’s no way to make vectors to laser from that other than saving preview image and import bitmap and trace and never looks as good
@JNWoodworks
@JNWoodworks 2 ай бұрын
I'm burning an image right now. So far so good....I'll post a video tonight.
@TheUnionStreetWorkshopcom
@TheUnionStreetWorkshopcom 2 ай бұрын
Ok thanks you make some of the most detailed videos I have both versions of the 6 watt opt laser bought because of your videos
@stevencruz7783
@stevencruz7783 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for this. I just finished wiring, mounting the XT-8, and building my new modular laser bed for my existing CNC bed. I have Aspire and know how to use it well with my spindle. I have know idea how to use the laser. Opt Laser does a poor job of providing instructions. Or if they have instructions, they need to show where to find instructions for a first-time laser user. I couldn't see the page when you showed us how to add the laser as a CNC bit. Would it be possible to show how to change and modify to a laser on the add bit page? I have a UCNCC 400ETH and a Gecko 540. Can I use your custom post-processor, or is it only for Maach4? Sorry for so many questions and requests; I want to start. I purchased my Opt Laser to complement and add capabilities/features to my Woodworking business. I often watch your videos; I built a raised honeycomb bed after noticing yours was raised. I'm curious what you think about the bed I built and whether it was worth it or overkill. If you tell me where to send photos to you, I can show you some pictures. My email is [email protected] if you wish to chat in private
@JNWoodworks
@JNWoodworks 2 ай бұрын
Hi Steven, You can contact me at [email protected]. I can send you a video clip or description on how to create a new tool in aspire for the laser, and yes I'd love to see your honeycomb table top. I'm not very familiar with the UCNCC controllers, but I would imagine the post processor would need some adjustment because the commands are likely a little different. However, I can send you a link to the right place to ask :-)
@JNWoodworks
@JNWoodworks 2 ай бұрын
I just figured out why my computer didn't record the pop-up windows for the tool creation. I just did a new video on how to use a laser with the new sketch carve tool path and show how to create the laser tools in there too.
@stevencruz7783
@stevencruz7783 2 ай бұрын
@@JNWoodworks Awesome, thank you! I sent you a brief video via a Dropbox link to demonstrate how and why I made the Laser Honeycomb Top. I could improve in front of a camera, but the information is there.
@alexchopek1385
@alexchopek1385 2 ай бұрын
This is why I went to light burn no stopping and starting just a constant speed
@JNWoodworks
@JNWoodworks 2 ай бұрын
Yes, Lightburn can do rastering correctly. Unfortunately Lightburn doesn't work on too many CNC controllers, mostly just Grbl based arduino ones, so I can't use it. However, fortunately, the ESS controller has a great rastering capability built in, so no extra software needed for that on an AVID cnc.
@maximazur4854
@maximazur4854 2 ай бұрын
Great video Jim! What about Exact Stop or Constant Velocity in Mach4? Maybe you mentioned it and I missed it. Max from Argentina
@JNWoodworks
@JNWoodworks 2 ай бұрын
Funny you should mention that. I was just playing with CV mode a few days ago trying to fine tune it because I found that on certain types of shapes (ovals especially, because Vectric creates an oval with many small segments of straight lines) I got more jerky motion. Mach4 has a few different CV tuner wizards, and I was hoping to find one that made the toolpath run smoother. In the end, I got the best laser performance (the best quality laser line) with exact stop mode, so that is now what I set my machine to. As far as the Vectric Laser Picture Toolpath, that is not going to be improved by CV mode, because it is really limited by the fact that its running as Gcode and not real rastering.
@cokimi1301
@cokimi1301 3 ай бұрын
Can you still use the auto z touch plate and corner finder for finding the xy of your project when this system is on our is it always fixed now?
@JNWoodworks
@JNWoodworks 3 ай бұрын
ya, i can lift it out of the pocket in the spoilboard and use it on the workpeice. Its not bolted down. So I will toolset one tool, then move it over to the workpeice to set work coordinates, and then put it back and run the whole Gcode program and it will do all the remaining toolsets as it changes bits.
@cokimi1301
@cokimi1301 3 ай бұрын
why dont you put theauto z touch plate a lot closer? Like right next to it. Makes the whole operations always a bit faster. Thanks for the vid and cheers
@JNWoodworks
@JNWoodworks 3 ай бұрын
That was the location I was already storing my touchplate. I have grooves milled into my spoilboard so it has a precise location to sit in, so I just programmed those coordinates for the tool setter. You are correct, if you were setting it all up fresh, you'd want it closer to the magazine.
@cokimi1301
@cokimi1301 3 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for all this information. You have a new subscriber :)
@StaceyLonghofer
@StaceyLonghofer 3 ай бұрын
Awesome video, as always. Much appreciated!
@richardgreen3733
@richardgreen3733 3 ай бұрын
Hi when are you doing the full review of the PLH3D-XT8
@JNWoodworks
@JNWoodworks 3 ай бұрын
I was hoping to have done it by now but have been busy. I will have a video out with cutting tests.
@RyanBredemeyer
@RyanBredemeyer 3 ай бұрын
6:24 @Jim, how did you connect your laser touch off rod to chassis ground? I just checked on mine today and there’s no continuity. Did you just connect a wire from some metal part of the laser to some metal part of the CNC gantry or something? Is there any safety issue either isolating or grounding the laser to the chassis?
@JNWoodworks
@JNWoodworks 3 ай бұрын
Hi Ryan, The laser rod clamps are bolted tot he universal adapter plate (there are a couple of convenient tapped holes there already), and all the rest of the laser mounting hardware is metal so it all conducts through to the Z stage which is chassis grounded several ways, the best being the spindle wiring. So all I have to do is attach the magnet wire from the touchplate somewhere on the machine's chassis (i like the rotary unit because its got lots of steel) and then the laser touch rod or the spindle will trip the touch plate. I plan on added a 3D probe soon, and I will probably just wire the touchplate ground to chassis so that I don't have to drag the magnet and wire for it around.
@RBallarddesigns
@RBallarddesigns 3 ай бұрын
Great job on the reviews on the ATC. We had them on my show when I found out about the product and am really impressed. We will be talking about your videos tonight
@JNWoodworks
@JNWoodworks 3 ай бұрын
Thanks. I just checked out you channel and you have an amazing variety of topics!
@dannystreet3117
@dannystreet3117 3 ай бұрын
XL CNC, I think in South Africa, is helping to develop the RapidChange ATC Sidewinder, has a dust shoe loading and unloading station for his CNC.
@JNWoodworks
@JNWoodworks 3 ай бұрын
Is that the one that did a video on one that was made out of plywood? I am thinking about something along those lines.
@dannystreet3117
@dannystreet3117 3 ай бұрын
@@JNWoodworks Yes, it is made out of plywood.
@richmannwoodstudio
@richmannwoodstudio 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the great-and thorough-review. So, other than buying the unit, are there any other purchase you need?
@JNWoodworks
@JNWoodworks 3 ай бұрын
You may need a few more collets and nuts so you can load it up. And then maybe a relay and wire (depending on what CNC you have) to get your spindle to run in both directions.
@Richard-yr5zj
@Richard-yr5zj 3 ай бұрын
@@JNWoodworks thanks. I have an Avid Pro with their 4h spindle. Do you know if this setup needs a relay and wire?
@JNWoodworks
@JNWoodworks 3 ай бұрын
​@@Richard-yr5zjyes, that's the one I have. I added a link in the description section to my Google drive with the instructions.
@dannystreet3117
@dannystreet3117 3 ай бұрын
Jim, I have a 1/2 collet that was very loose and caused the bit to drop out , so I used an automatic center punch and punched the collet a couple times at the grove that holds the collet in the nut and that tighten it up enough to keep the bit from dropping out.
@JNWoodworks
@JNWoodworks 3 ай бұрын
I was a little worried about doing anything that creates a bump on the surface of the collet. That can cause bits to break, or the collet to not get tight enough.
@Robinlarsson83
@Robinlarsson83 3 ай бұрын
Yeah, that's a very bad idea...
@JayHuemann
@JayHuemann 3 ай бұрын
Watched the end. Thanks. No need to reply.
@JayHuemann
@JayHuemann 3 ай бұрын
Do you have a video on the plus and minus of the dust boot? Thanks for this video.
@JNWoodworks
@JNWoodworks 3 ай бұрын
Yes I do: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIaappxonLSferMsi=bTuk7JGv9lj-BGck