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SRWTIC - I am unfamiliar with what you mean regarding Arcs-inch post? I am new to CNC, this forum, and ShopBot. I had seen 3d tabs and looked into them. I will try it with my next layout. I had the...

Cory - thanks. I used same bit/feed/speeds on the Laguna (Open Works Baltimore) and it cut perfectly.

Eric - PRS Alpha.
My first run of the same part I used the 0.25 cut per path - my...

Eric,
I will try those recommendations. My thought was that the machine is WAY out of calibration. It is a public maker space. Additionally, the maker space takes commissions from the...

Hello,
I had some issues over the weekend while using a maker space ShopBot. I am cutting Polycarbonate 0.375' with a 1/4" single flute "O" up cut - Onsrud. (I have cut the same part with...

Hi All,
I have successfully cut 3/8" polycarbonate for a project. Now I am trying to refine the tool path to make the run time shorter.

I have a 1/4" "O" single flute bit that works...

All,

I have worked with the full sizes Alpha shopbot at a maker space.
I would like to get a CNC if my own and Shopbot seems to be where I want to spend my money. A few questions.

Other than...

Thank you both.

I have Table time reserved today after work - I will tweak the mentioned suggestions independently to see if there is a change.

Clint

Hello all,
I have a toolpath that cuts flat 2D "donuts" from 3/8' Polycarbonate material. The project consists of two toolpaths; a pocket toolpath that cuts 1.000 center holes and a...

Hello all,
I am new to the forums, new to Shop Bot, and new to CNC routing. I have successfully completed a project in Polycarbonate and now I am ready to move to another project.
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