How to do a bit change in the middle of a project on a CNC machine (shapeoko xxl)
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- Опубликовано: 20 май 2019
- One of the biggest challenges I had when learning to use my Shapeoko CNC was doing a bit change in the middle of a project. In today's video, I will sho you how to change your CNC mill so you can complete multiple tool paths on your CNC
I am using a Shapeoko XXL, but this will work for any CNC machine.
All I had to hear was, "you need to run separate nc programs", change your tools and set new z-zero manually between programs, and rely on the machine or yourself to keep x & y zeroed.
I bought bitsetter to solve this problem...but ur solution is the work of a master, who uses knowledge and what he has at his disposal to get the job done...great job and video...a million thanks...
TRZ I love that CNC machine especially when it is carving everything out. keep those videos coming. Peace brother
I'd like to say thanks for the information. I'm not using the same program as you. But i can definitely do a bit change the same way you did.
I just started recently with my machine and still learning. But one trick I came up with is to take a picture of the x,y,z positions and when changing bits for new toolpath, I just go to the x,y positions and then zero out the z. But a previous commenter stated that he positioning is remembered. So I’ll have to check that out.
Great video this is missed by so many others.
Great informative video Brother
Great job!! Very helpful, thanks👊🏼👊🏼👍🏼
Very helpful. Thank you!
That CNC machine is very nice
If I'm not mistaken you only have to re-zero out the Z axis correct? It should still remember the X&Y even though you used jog. As long as you don't manually move the axis by hand while changing the bit (like if you put side pressure on the router and it slips position).
What I do is insert a small spot outside of my workpiece (usually toward me centered) as a 5 second tool path so it pauses for the bit change away from my work piece... so far it has seemed the fastest easiest I have found... Great video though, it’s an easy way for sure
when you went to the zero position with the v bit did you re probe the corner or just go to work position? because the bit i am changing to is longer than my other bit, the Z will be off if i dont re probe but i am worried it wont probe exactly how it was before and it might go slightly off
That is a awesome idea my Brother good one,See you again later much love Bro :)
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Carbide 3D just released the Bitsetter probe which automates tool length setup. Now it will pause the machine move to the front of the work spares and prompt you to shut the router down and replace the but. Then click next and it will go over and touch off on the bitsetter probe with the new tool to zero its height.
Great Video. I do it the same as you.
Love that table, So jealous!
I want do make multe circles with A cross in middle is it posible
When my program finishes the first cut the router does not raise up and go to the home position. It just stays in the place where the program finished . Suggestion on what I’m doing wrong