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Brian,
I don't think you can install fonts in ArtCAM. You use the fonts you have already installed on your Windows machine. If you need more fonts, you just need to install them in Windows.
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Again. Thanks a lot. This discussion was very helpful.
Vassil.

I was wondering, do you think I can put a regular drill bit in the spindle (I mean one that would normally be used in the Air Drill)? And if yes, at what rpm speeds should I spin it for drilling?
I...

Gary,
As always, your answers are very thorough. Thank you very much. It is now much clearer.
As right now I do not have a second solenoid installed and I cannot control plunge and spinning...

Hi Nat,
Thanks for the reply.
I think you can regulate the plunge speed by regulating the air pressure to the pneumatics of the drill.
If you use the stepper motor for plunging what speeds would...

Hi.
There is something I do not understand about the Air Drill. Why is it that the plunging is supposed to be done with the Z-steper motor? Why not plunge with the pneumatic cylinder of the Air...

So, how do you fight that? Sanding?

I started doing it with straight 2 flute bits and I am happy with the result, except for a few hiccups. In order to cut down on production time I combine two or three different bit sizes. In the...

Again, what a great place this forum is. I can't stop being amazed at the support in this group.
Now, usually I use spiral cutters too and with some tweaking I am usually able to generate chips. My...

Thanks a lot, guys.

But when you are talking about long curly chips, are you talking about straight bits or spiral flute bits? Because I do get chips when using an upcut bit, but I get dust when I...

Do I need to be looking for chips not dust with straight 2 flute cutters as well?
(I am cutting MDF)

Thanks a lot for all the advice. This forum is such a great place to learn.

Gary,

Straight or Spiral O? If spiral, up or downcut? (I guess the downcut is not an option due to possible welding of the chips). Also would the O flute leave a good surface on the bottom during...

Thanks a lot, guys.
How about if the material is Corian? Same type of bits?

Hi fellow shopbotters,
I got my Bot a couple of months ago and I am slowly progressing to taking control of this beast. I need to say that I've learned a lot from this forum, so a big thank you to...

What is "lateral over load"?

But I read that using the spindle for drilling (which would be the case with a tool changer) could be tough on the spindle. Is that true and how much of a concern should this be?

My shop is...

I am new to the CNC concept and I am looking into buying a shopbot. So far I like a lot what I have read about it, but I have a few doubts that hopefully I can resolve with your help.
We are a...