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by slodat
Sat Nov 18, 2023 3:41 pm
Forum: Machining Strategies. Work Holding, Tool Path, Cutters, Feeds/Speeds etc.
Topic: Digitize to milling with Rhino and fusion
Replies: 8
Views: 2511

Re: Digitize to milling with Rhino and fusion

Turned both ends of the cold rolled bar and had this: IMG_3449.jpeg Welding went quite well. I snuck up on the fit between the shoulder on the shaft and bore in the plate. They stayed true. I was surprised how well the welding went. Turned down the weld with the Pacemaker. IMG_3446.jpeg Family photo...
by slodat
Sat Nov 18, 2023 3:40 pm
Forum: Machining Strategies. Work Holding, Tool Path, Cutters, Feeds/Speeds etc.
Topic: Digitize to milling with Rhino and fusion
Replies: 8
Views: 2511

Re: Digitize to milling with Rhino and fusion

I have a middle range 3d scanner, Shining 3D Freescan Combo. I use QuickSurface to create parametric geometry from the scans. QuickSurface can work with point clouds from what I understand. I export a mesh from Shining 3D's software and use QuickSurface to model. It works well. Not cheap though. One...
by slodat
Mon Nov 13, 2023 7:30 pm
Forum: Acorn CNC Plasma
Topic: Shop Sabre SideKick 8 w/Drill Unit & Scribe
Replies: 5
Views: 2465

Re: Shop Sabre SideKick 8 w/Drill Unit & Scribe

My first question is.. do folks recommend the C86ACCP when using Clearpath servos with Acorn?
by slodat
Mon Nov 13, 2023 7:23 pm
Forum: Acorn CNC Plasma
Topic: Shop Sabre SideKick 8 w/Drill Unit & Scribe
Replies: 5
Views: 2465

Shop Sabre SideKick 8 w/Drill Unit & Scribe

I've bought a Shop Sabre SideKick 8 new two years ago. IMG_4150.jpeg It came with the WinCNC control. I've not been happy with the control since the first time I powered it up. In all fairness, Shop Sabre's customer service and support are truly top notch. My converting to Centroid Acorn CNC Plasma ...
by slodat
Wed Sep 20, 2023 3:21 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: We are working on Adding Rapid Override controls to the VCP
Replies: 34
Views: 20095

Re: We are working on Adding Rapid Override controls to the VCP

Know this will be a very cool feature. Can you sell it in kit form so we can mount the knobs in a monitor enclosure? that's the plan. two DIY products are coming down the pipe for knob and buttons controls that connect to CNC12 via USB. one product is just the three knobs as the concept drawing abo...
by slodat
Thu Jul 13, 2023 4:12 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Can Intercon be used for probing?
Replies: 4
Views: 497

Re: Can Intercon be used for probing?

Why not post process the data with an excel spreadsheet?
by slodat
Mon Jul 10, 2023 1:23 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Can someone give me a hand with Intercon Lathe Chamfers?
Replies: 12
Views: 1557

Re: Can someone give me a hand with Intercon Lathe Chamfers?

Surely I’m not the only person running into all this tribal knowledge costing them a lot of time and frustration. While I appreciate the conversation, the profile screen leaves me lost in how to accomplish a chamfer. There’s a lot being assumed and not being enumerated in the documentation. Is there...
by slodat
Mon Jul 10, 2023 1:07 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Can someone give me a hand with Intercon Lathe Chamfers?
Replies: 12
Views: 1557

Re: Can someone give me a hand with Intercon Lathe Chamfers?

I appreciate the response. The lack of documentation for intercon limits its usability for those of us that haven’t used it for years on end. I’m not exaggerating when I say I’ve spent tens of hours trying to reverse engineer how it works. I’ll see if I can get it solved with paid support, or I’ll s...
by slodat
Mon Jul 10, 2023 12:54 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Can someone give me a hand with Intercon Lathe Chamfers?
Replies: 12
Views: 1557

Re: Can someone give me a hand with Intercon Lathe Chamfers?

Hoping to get some guidance on how to program a chamfer with Intercon. I’m using intercon for this operation and I do not understand the chamfer screen. I’ve read the manual. It doesn’t have much to say, nor does the help screen. I was told it’s not really a conversational screen which confuses me m...
by slodat
Mon Jul 10, 2023 12:28 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Hardinge Accuslide Gang Tool Lathe Acorn Conversion
Replies: 64
Views: 22779

Re: Hardinge Accuslide Gang Tool Lathe Acorn Conversion

In the past he has made videos addressing these specific questions. I am really surprised no one responded to the chamfering question...but it was fourth of July timeframe and there wasn't much activity. It may be worth a "bump" to see if someone can provide a solution Suggest starting a ...