Ar last!!! Started my Gantry 3-Axis CNC Build

**MikeyC38** · 10-04-2017

Hi Guys

Sorted out the problem with the toolpath by upgrading to Estlcam v10 and defining the operations in a different order.
The photo attached shows the final dusthood cut from 10mm perspex sheet using a single flute carbide cutter running at 12,000 rpm, 600 - 900mm/min feed and doc of 1-2mm. Took around 1hr for the all operations. The link to Youtube shows the last operations. I'm pleased with the finish of the pocketing. Now to get on with doing some real projects!

Kind Regards
Mike

**paulus.v** · 10-04-2017

Nice cut! It looks very similar with my first dust shoe. But now, mine have diameters of 15 to 25 cm calculated for different tools dia so that the hair will not be cut by the tool at any depth. And also dependant of the hair length/ depth of cut.

**MikeyC38** · 18-04-2017

Originally Posted by paulus.v

Nice cut! It looks very similar with my first dust shoe. But now, mine have diameters of 15 to 25 cm calculated for different tools dia so that the hair will not be cut by the tool at any depth. And also dependant of the hair length/ depth of cut.

Thanks Paulus - here is a picture of it fitted. My first CNC project on this machine!