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If you mean starting the job from the machine co-ordinate system home position there is a disadvantage - you need space around the workpiece...
Better to have a rigid (non-eccentric) on the main load bearing side. if you have eccentrics both sides you can set things up skewed - a reference...
Unless its a shielded usb cable they are very susceptible - because the signal levels are so low any interference is significant. Even shielded...
Share your Fusion file and one of us can have a look to see if we can spot the issue. Alex.
That should be fine - you could always add a shim/collar if it worries you. Alex.
After a power off, or anything that might upset your controller knowing where the machine is (if the spindle stops and jams against the workpiece...
Nut blocks are often a bit stiff when new - lubricate the leadscrew with a dry spray (ptfe or silicone) and use a battery drill to grip the...
One factor to keep an eye on is the pitch of the screw - ballscrews are often 1/2 the pitch of a comparable leadscrew and might limit your maximum...
Make sure that the plywood is held down. Use an upcut, but leave some stock to clear with a finishing path. Do the finishing path full depth with...
Because Windows will turn off the usb port if it thinks it's not being used, disconnecting your control software from the blackbox - it can do...
I've just changed to the RoutER11 (RoutER11 CNC Kit) from a Chinese clone of the Makita which has had regular use for 2&1/2 years - no detectable...
I successfully mill metals (aluminium, brass and mild steel) with a 700 watt palm router :) The weak point is usually the bit rather than the...
Not familiar with the machine, but consider a 1.5 Kw spindle - 2.2 Kw is very nearly 3 horse power - that would be a respectable power unit on an...
That definitely sounds like backlash - starting at the bit wiggle things looking for anything moving that shouldn't - you can often feel things...
Our leadscrews are hot-rolled rather than precision ground, so there are often tiny differences in the pitch of the thread. Divide the distance...
If the piece is being completely cut out and not held down you should use bridges (AKA tabs) - if it does fly across your shop it could be...
I've just switched to the RoutER11 (RoutER11 CNC Kit), but before that I used a sleeve (Reducing Collet Adapter 1/4" to 1/8") - you do need to...
DOC = depth of cut. The table is only a rough guide to get you started. Alex.
