Planet cnc software - layers

[ravihotwok]

thanks m_c, currently ive just been using the spindle on full speed and adjusting the feed rate to just under a speed when it doesnt distort

Yep I know, how crap am i.

When you specify the feed rate, is this the speed when it is cutting? not the speed of which it moves from tool path to tool path?

[m_c]

thanks m_c, currently ive just been using the spindle on full speed and adjusting the feed rate to just under a speed when it doesnt distort

Yep I know, how crap am i.

When you specify the feed rate, is this the speed when it is cutting? not the speed of which it moves from tool path to tool path?

Everybody has been there. I don't think anybody will deny to begin with it can be overwhelming, but you've just got to take it one step at a time. You've at least made it to the point where you can machine things, so it's just a case of gradually learning more about each part of that process.

You have two key modes in terms of feedrate.
G0, which is move at rapid speed, aka as fast as the machine can move.
Then G1, G2, and G3, which is move at the set feedrate, or as fast the machine can move given the requested moves. G1 is a linear move, whereas G2/3 are arc moves. There are more G-codes that use the set feedrate, but I very much doubt you'll use them for engraving.

[ravihotwok]

Cheers for the advise and making me feel a bit better knowing others have gone through the same lol. Well tonight im going to start taking apart the cnc machine wiring (plugs n stuff) and the enclosure I made, as now I know how it operates I want to create a better enclosure with a good extraction system, as im hoping to be doing some proper machining at some point very soon.

I am also thinking about buying some ball screw bellow thingies which help to protect them against abrasive dust. A few things should be arriving in the next few days for the new enclosure, I am also installing disco light for no other reason than shits and giggles. Why not? lol

[Leadhead]

Must be a hell of an enclosure if you are going to dance in it ??

[ravihotwok]

lol 600 x 600 x 600.

not enough room for me but the machine is going to have a proper good time, might even pop a speaker in there