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Just finished my Black box Vac system, and am so far very happy with everything.

I used the open source files posted here, on the site, thank you to everyone!

I chose a 4 zone system and am...

I think about 8 of this style

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Wondering how you guys would go about cutting this aluminum mold. I am confident with the straight end mill cuts, but when...

Hoping for some insight with a new project. I have a couple of 1/2" thick aluminum panels(37"x12") that need 1" flutes running the short length of the panel to a depth of .33". Would probably be the...

Yes,
Maybe a bit more trial and error is in need. Tim, I think you are right, next is to place a non breathable layer in place of the spoilboard to see how much vacuum I am actually pulling. I am...

Well shoot,
Here is what I have so far. Base size of the bed is 52"x97" with T track located in between the vacuum grids, as I often only need a small portion of my table with out vacuum to...

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Hoping to gain some knowledge on my new vacuum table set up.

I decided to go with a dedicated vacuum grid table consisting of MDF top with .25" channels, and 4 ports. Using Gary's KISS table setup...

Thank You Michael !!!
Really appreciate this! I will take some time to go back over everything. Thank you to those who helped with file uploading as well.
Marc

Brady
Thanks, So for the box top, which I believe would be considered a positive 3d shape, I am asking the 2 rail sweep to machine down from tip to ridge at an angle on both sides, in order to make...

I think I have it!

So the trouble I am having is with the box top file. I have created the 2 rail sweep for the 3d point on the box, setting the 3d model at a height of .3937, as well as setting...

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Downloaded win rar. Shopbot says "Files not supported"
this compressed it to 27kb

Have also searched to find out how to upload CRV files, and have seen others do so, but file size may be too large. Can anyone give insight as to how to accomplish this?

Having problems creating the top of this ring box. I have created the bottom, changing the center point of the the box half to a .25" flat area, in order to be able to machine this without any v bits...

Jack!
Yes, is how I feel sometimes!

Thank you, this was model sliced in Aspire, then epoxied together. If you click on the picture to enlarge, you can see the slice lines. I think its about 2.5'...

This was the last one I cut. Turned out good, but in the future I will hollow out the center of the material in the toolpathing.

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Ron,
Yes, That was one of the ideas running through my mind when I posted actually! Will have to read up on the process, but looks like alot of fun.

I ended up with 5 extra sheets of EPS foam(2.5"). Was looking for some inspirational ideas as to what I could make with it. Was leaning towards the whimsical side of project spectrum, but happy to...

Ok,
Thanks guys. getting good at 2 sided machining, just wanted to be able to digitally convey the model. Will try another program.

Hi,
Is it possible to Model/Render both sides of a part using Aspire? It seems as though when I try, aspire treats negates that part of the model(back of material) and keeps it flat.

Maybe just...

Thanks everyone,
Like many projects, I think i need to try to "see them out a bit more". I often find myself onto the next idea, without working out all of the bugs. Will hopefully be able to give...

Scott,
finished size is 2'x4'. If I remember it was about 3 hours for all of the panels, but I don't have a fast machine. Ended up with alot of dust in the collector on this one! Thanks, Marc