Surfacing Materials Using a Toolpath on my Avid 4848 Pro CNC Router

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Surfacing Materials Using a Toolpath on my Avid 4848 Pro CNC Router
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In this video, I’ll demonstrate and discuss the processes I used to create a toolpath to surface a Douglas Fir slab to final thickness in Mach4 using my Avid 4848 Pro CNC Router.
First I’ll demonstrate the creation of 2 separate toolpaths. I’ll demonstrate the advantage of using Sheets in Version 11 and newer of Vectric Aspire or VCarve. I’ll calculate 2 separate toolpaths, setting the Z zero position to the material surface for one toolpath, and to the machine bed on the other. I’ll then save the g-code to my Flash drive.
On the CNC router, I’ll show you how I mounted my work material on my spoilboard, set the Z zero to the machine bed, and machined it to thickness.
Finally, I’ll wrap up by discussing the reason for creating the two toolpaths.
As usual, if you have any comments or questions about anything I covered in this video, please join me for the Live Q&A, or put ‘em in the comment section below.
On Sunday, January 22nd, I’ll be hosting a LIVE Q&A session, where you can ask your questions pertaining to anything I’ve covered in this video. That Q&A starts at 3 pm Eastern time, Noon Pacific time. Hope to see you there!
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Link to Tools and Supplies used in making this project:
Amana Tool RC-2255 3 Flute 2" Diameter Spoilboard Surfacing Bit: amzn.to/3U1Xlpb
Link to the Material Surfacing playlist as described in this video: • Surfacing Materials
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@trumpetflowerII 9 месяцев назад

If you don't visit some of the other presentations, you might not know how good your presentation is. I have been critical of most presenters who leave out critical steps, and that seems to be of epidemic proportions in the industry as well as product promotions. Your presentation has renewed my self-confidence and encouraged me to continue trying my CNC work. Happy New Year.

@davidhittenberger1651 6 месяцев назад

Thanks Mark!!

@EventHorizon0311 Год назад

Like always, very well explained. If I ever have a problem or a question, you're my go to. Thanks again for all that you do!

@Horizon-m5o Год назад

Another fabulous video.

@RobSandstromDesigns Год назад

Good demonstration Mark.

@rptrower Год назад

Mark, thanks for 2 more very informative videos. I've owned my Avid CNC for 6 years and to this time the only thing I've surfaced is the spoil board. I have 5 Cedar slabs around 24" in diameter, which are too large for my planer, that I need to surface. Like your slab none of them are flat. I've never used MDI commands, so I picked up several useful tips in the first video of this 2 part series. I always visit your site when I need an answer!!! I do have 1 question. Where did you get your dust shoe on your machine?

@MarkLindsayCNC Год назад

Thank you! I got my dust shoe from Keith over at One Guy in a Shop on Etsy. He's a good guy. If he doesn't have what you need, he'll make it for you.

@Znayfir Год назад

Thank you for all the effort you put in making such informative videos. Your channel is the first place to go when requesting information about cnc. You helped me a lot

@thephoenicianartisan9895 Год назад

Another great video mark

@garyn234 Год назад

Hi Mark, I'd like to suggest a video showing/explaining the use of offset (in job setup in Vectrics), as well as the use of G54 type commands and their practical uses. Many thanks!

@MarkLindsayCNC Год назад

I've already done a video explaining work and fixture offsets (G54 - G59.) Here's a link: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-qo0h4Jdp-AQ.html

@garyn234 Год назад

@@MarkLindsayCNC I look forward to checking it out!

@rickfrench786 Год назад

Another very helpful video, Mark! I know know to run the Y further out at each end, to eliminate the X-move machining marks that I would otherwise have to sand out. One question: It looked like you started with a small TBN in the collet. Was this just to establish X/Y center zero?

@MarkLindsayCNC Год назад

Thank you, Rick! You're 95% correct - I initially put a 15° v-bit into the collet to set the X and Y zero. The flat side of that particular bit lets me line it up exactly with the line I drew on the center of the material. I didn't need absolute precision with setting the XY zero, as the bit and toolpaths are so huge. My XY zero could have been off by .25 inches or more, and the entire surface would still have been machined. Still, I try to be as accurate as I can.

@davelethaby1279 Год назад

I realise that you are only taking fairly shallow passes to surface the material but wouldn't the use of 'Ramping In' be of assistance when doing so?

@MarkLindsayCNC Год назад

Good question! Because I set up the toolpath to come off the end of the material by the bit's diameter, I don't need to ramp in the plunge moves. It'll make those plunge moves way off the material, then enter the material at the correct depth for that pass. If I had created the toolpath's vector smaller in Y, then yes, I would want to ramp in the plunge moves. Good catch!