The Z-Axis - Shapeoko 5 Pro - Video 1
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- Опубликовано: 6 апр 2023
- As we begin our deep dive into the details of Shapeoko 5 Pro, we start at the business end. The HDZ is the strongest most rigid Z-Axis in the marketplace. Installation is quick and accurate for this preassembled portion of the Shapeoko 5 Pro. Whether you're cutting wood, metal or composites, the HDZ needs no extra parts to accomplish the assignment.
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After waiting years and years I finally pulled the trigger on a 5 Pro during the most recent Black Friday sale. A little worried I may have bitten off more than I can chew, I've found these videos have provided immense relief as well as confidence that I made the right decision. This content is great! Last night I got an education on Chip evacuation and had a wonderful conversation with my father, who is a retired machinist. In addition to giving me a solid platform for my hobby, you're also helping solidify a relationship between a father and son. Words can't express how grateful I am to have Carbide3D producing this content. Keep it coming!
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Welcome to the family. Great things ahead.
Nice keep the videos coming!!
can't wait to see the new accessories, also curious if they will fit onto the HDZ upgrade of my Pro XXL which has 2 mounting holes in very similar location to the slot of the 5 Pro
will they ever add a 4th axis to the shapeoko?
what about chips getting into the ball screws, any kind of a below or baffle?? ( cutting aluminum mostly )
We have wipers on all axis that keep the ball screws super clean
Truth told I was looking at a Stepcraft M1000 but by the time I got done ordering it I was 2,000 Bucks over where I started . I call that "Used Car Salesman Tactics " .... My shop is small but the 4x4 Shapeoko 5 Pro would fit and I would giveaway the machines I no longer need now that I had the 5 . PAYING IT FORWARD is how I roll .
Gregg you have hacked the code. We aim to provide 100% of a machine. Others……not so much. Someone is about to be very excited you bought a new machine. Keep paying it forward.
Go through a tramming tutorial, with those pins in the back it makes it real difficult.
You can tram it through the spindle mount.
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first comment tehehe
So I ordered Shapoko 5 Pro with a VFD spindle back in Feb, canceled in march, bought a Ometech laser, returned it. Then I decided to go with CNC Routers for my side hustle again, researched, found virtually all the specs of a Onefinity Elite Foreman outmatched the Shapoko 5 Pro, ordered a Onefinity, but will have to wait until August before my machine arrives. I asked a bunch of people in Facebook groups if the Onefinity is worth it, should I have stuck with the Shapoko which I would have had for nearly a month now if I hadn't have canceled. Or should I stick with the Onefinity. I mean the machine comes with it's own control unit, has built in wifi, resume after pause or power outages, is nearly 3 times faster than the Shapoko 5 Pro, and closed loop steppers. Also it SEEMS like a more rigid machine. So with all that said, can anyone convince me the Shapoko is worth it or a superior machine? @carbide3d?
@Devin82m Writing specs on a website is a far cry from actually making machines that perform reliably and properly. Our machines have a decade long history of excellence. Our machines, software, customer service, business advice, forums and focus on the fulfilling needs of our customers is what has made Carbide 3D the industry leader.
Do the math. You will find you are paying more for a less capable machine. The goal of other companies is to keep you focused on a lower price, in spite of the fact that their machine comes with a fraction of the needed equipment.
Rapiding around at high speed is meaningless. (although a fun sales technique) The actual speed limitation is cutting properly with a 1/4" cutter.
Are you able to make file adjustments to your files with the machine controller? No
Does the Shapeoko need Add On Equipment to be "stiffer"? No
The BitSetter is the most important item when it comes to running programs quickly and accurately. It's standard equipment on Shapeoko for a reason.
The Shapeoko is 100% of a machine.
Others: Wasteboard EXTRA - Workholding EXTRA - Running multiple tools in a program EXTRA - Dust Collection EXTRA - Power Pendant EXTRA - Software EXTRA -
Again, do the math.
Take a look at which company is actually cutting with their machine. What company is making stuff on their machines? Teaching you to make stuff on your machine. If this is intended as a side hustle business, you need all the advice and support you can get. Carbide 3D is the only company investing in providing you an entire universe of CNC.
I could continue to take apart the things you mentioned, but it's meaningless to what you will actually be doing with a machine to make money by completing projects successfully. Overhyping glitzy equipment is not how you build a successful CNC operator or that operator's business. Rock solid, reliable performance is what you need.
If you want to DO Work with a Machine - Buy Shapeoko
If you want to Work ON a Machine - Buy something else.
It's up to you.
@devin82 none of the above was meant to be “at” you. Posting your questions to our community and visiting my.carbide3d.com would probably be helpful. You’ll find our community to be active and supportive, which is a huge bonus.