Avid CNC delivers curated CNC solutions that are built for you. Since 2008 our professional machine tools have empowered makers, entrepreneurs, and small businesses. Our modular and customizable platform provides a machine tailored to your needs and grows with your space and experience. Our machines can be configured with router, plasma, and laser cutting tools.
Fantastic. Only one question.. How much time should this job take to machine ? No other questions since all are answered in the video, and so painstakingly explained ! I am a novice, but could complete the entire project in about 4 hours time. Thank you ma'am very much.
my problems have use tabs i need cut out sguare piece at plywood, i drar lines and then toolpath make add tabs, its ok, but if i want cut first left side this sguare one line, left, then move clamps new place left has cutting can cut right side, ok, problem have i start cut left side line, cutting nice but when bit come back to start point destroy all tabs, cut ok and elevate tabs point ok but then bit go back start point not elevate bit at tabs position ad destroy all tabs. why aspire not generate toolpath right, i mean why not move cutting side line ad then elevate bit up to sheet top and then go back start point, why move back same level then cutting, and move back destroy all tabs sametime not elevate bit at tabs position when move back to start point. or many job same why not elevate bit and then go back start point. alltime after cutting go back start point and bit stay same level what cutting line.and move back have G1 speed, not fast move G0. i not understand what i make wrong i draw picture-make toolpath. all job same problem no move bit up then go back start point after cutting, if cut point start X0.0Y0.0Z-3 etc. and go point X300Y0.0 has cut line ok, BUT go back to 0.0 point same level Z-3 why ? need go up after cutting elevate bit Z0.0 and then go back X0.0
Why is it necessary to level the unit to the floor? it seems to me the gantry moves along the metal frame , if the entire unit was set to a 20 deg angle the gantry is still level with the unit itself and it wouldn’t matter cause the gantry doesn’t ride along the floor
I appreciate this as we will be moving towards cutting items that use more than 1 tool. I noticed, though, that when you performed the tool change the machine moved on the Y axis. Since Mach4 didn't move the machine it would not know there was a change. I assume if you notice that happening and you're cutting a detailed profile you would need to rehome the machine?
This dust shoe really sucks! The chambered design and rapidly swappable bristle rings of different sizes are especially appreciated! It works better for rotary operations than my previous solution.
Jim I hope you're considering doing a video on the performance. I will admit I'm intrigued at the look but I wonder about the sound, dust extraction, and if it is compatible with that fine tool changer you're setting up.
Yes this has been designed to work perfectly with the laser system. Your laser can be mounted on either side and the dust shoe can be rotated so that the dust hose is in "front" of the spindle or to the opposite side of the laser. The fastening bolt for the dust shoe is reversible too so that you can easily reach it no matter how you have your laser attached. We're working on getting some more photos posted on our listing so stay tuned for that!
We hear you! We're already hard at work on the next big thing. If you do need a plug and play tool changer setup now CNC Depot offers a turn key kit that bolts right on to our machines and is compatible with our software. They make a great setup and offer excellent support on it.
I've always been a fan of the Whiteside UD2102. www.avidcnc.com/whiteside-updown-cut-spiral-cnc-router-bit-14-x-1-p-431.html Just make sure when you're cutting on your first pass you plunge deep enough to get the upspiral section buried in the material so you don't get tear out.
Awesome machines and awesome customer service. What I really like is the open platform and how you guys support those of us who like to customize our machines. Its always fun to see on the forums how people have built there machines and what they are doing with them. The variety is incredible.
Hey can you do a vid like the ones that Sammy and Cory use to do on setting up a spoil board with the Avid Sheetcam and Mach 4. I have an old burntables machine that has an Avid control box as a plasma table and I'm getting ready to purchase the Avid spindle. The Avid tweeked software is very specific on what you can and cannot do. Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you and it is very useful tutorial. How to do multiple option/switch post processor (for multiple tool that require different set of instruction) Ex: T1 / T2 / T3 have different instruction. Therefor if T1 (Set of instruction no 1) and T2 no 2 and so on.
It really depends on your machine, type of rotary you get and how you have it mounted. Fortunately we have a guide to help you figure it all out here: www.avidcnc.com/avid-cnc-rotary-axis-p-724.html You can also contact our customer support anytime and they can answer specific questions for you.
No intention to offend 🙏. It looks like Avid cnc doesn't answer questions here ☹. I'm a prospect buyer with diligent business plan for selecting my first cnc router (I know cnc milling machines very well, but cnc routers are a new whole business for me). I finally nailed down to a few companies (Laguna tools, Phantom, Avid cnc, i2r, Penguin cnc) and for the last two weeks can' make my mind due to very poor information that are available on their web site, and emailing back and forth takes time and leads to more questions, I came to this channel to find answers for their machines assembly , but, based on Avid cnc non answering questions, it looks like I was wrong 😭 . Just in case somebody of Avid CNC review this comment here is my question. Why when selecting the machine options, etc., and we are offered a video instruction link for assembly, WHY WE DO HAVE TO ANSWER ALL THOSE QUESTIONS AGAIN? (ref: www.avidcnc.com/support/instructions/pro/?mr=21.1&mw=60&ml=144&gw=&gh=&lk=avid&mtr=&ct=routing&rt= ) 😫. It should be that after selecting your machine options you can see a video for that machine, WITHOUT NEW QUESTIONS! Very unprofessional!!!!!!!!!!!! If they do this before you purchase, WHAT WILL HAPPEN AFTER SALES SUPPORT? 😱 If they share a video instruction, at least they should be able to answer the questions generated here.😥
Excellent question! If you're talking diode lasers wattage is only part of the equation. Some companies measure the power supply draw as their wattage claim. The true measure is how many watts the diodes themselves are. Ours are a true 15. Additionally the alignment and quality is absolutely critical to getting max performance out of a diode laser. If one diode is off even a little your power level and accuracy drops significantly. We chose OPT lasers because each one is precision aligned in a clean room one at a time. The diodes are also individually inspected and tested before going into each laser. This means that you're getting every bit of cutting power at a super high precision from our laser. The 15 watt pairs really nicely with the spindle as the laser can cut up to about 3/16 of an inch at good cutting speeds. Anything thicker can be cut by the spindle. The additional cost comes from the pneumatic raising and lowering mechanism which makes it super convenient to use in spindle/router combo jobs like this one ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE--gGdTd22Itc.html
Thank you for the response and i do understand what you are saying, but for the price you are not adapting to the industry, Falcon 2 and many others are providing great precision and 40 watts actual laser power. The setup you have is great but test have been done and it do not allow the ability to place a larger laser due to the weight. and 15w was great last year. 5000 Canadian for a 15 w is crazy. Im just saying if performance is lagging behind the competition the price should be alot lower.@@AvidCNC
@@michaeljacobs9432 There are some impressive dedicated laser units out there for sure. We looked at a lot of those. Our system wasn't designed to compete with those. Machines such as the Falcon (And others) that are small benchtop dedicated lasers certainly have their place and application. We designed this to be a high precision, high duty cycle unit that is tightly integrated with the router. Folks that use these are using them in production and need seamless switching from routing to laser. I'd be interested in chatting with you further though! If you hit the contact form on our site ask for Eric.
This is designed for people who want to integrate laser engraving and cutting into their large format CNC operations. The laser itself is plenty powerful for engraving, I can't think of a reason I would want more power. You want to set off the fire alarm and burn through .5" of wood in one pass at 2 IPS, be my guest. Spindles don't work as well cutting materials under 1/4", which is where the laser excels. Also, a 4'x8' laser engraver is amazing. You're gonna spend $25k USD+ getting a laser in a format that large. I didn't bat an eye at $4k USD for this. Very high quality product as well.
@@AvidCNC yea. I have the 12” pro Z with a ClearPATH doing 400IPM. No spindle and I’ve not tuned the servo yet. It’s dang fast. Might be able to go faster. :)
The laser is is roughly 5 inches next to the spindle in the X direction. You can change the mounting location from left to right if you want to get the most reach out of your workholding. It's in-line with the spindle in the Y direction.
Nice video Eric. A large table with carved lakes and rivers filled with blue epoxy and then laser etched features for the smaller things like roads would be really cool.
