fine tuning tool paths for production

[donek]

What about a stronger vacuum? Wouldn't that allow the same fast cutting without moving? Not slowing down at all = less time = more $$

It might help, but they are ski cores which are long and narrow, so the holding force in the cross grain direction is compromised by the shape of the blank.

[donek]

If the parts do have arcs the speed change could be made via Aspire as well as the Post Processor has a separate section for arc moves.

That's a great idea, however, the sidecut of the ski is a large circular arc as well. It could be broken into line segments, but still not the ideal solution.

[Burkhardt]

It might help, but they are ski cores which are long and narrow, so the holding force in the cross grain direction is compromised by the shape of the blank.

How about a custom shape long and narrow vac pod? It could even have fences or dowel stops to prevent the blanks from moving. After all, the surface area of that ski core should give you over 1000 pounds of holding force at high vacuum (e.g. > 20" Hg). Would also allow running at very modest electrical power.

[donek]

If the parts do have arcs the speed change could be made via Aspire as well as the Post Processor has a separate section for arc moves.

How about a custom shape long and narrow vac pod? It could even have fences or dowel stops to prevent the blanks from moving. After all, the surface area of that ski core should give you over 1000 pounds of holding force at high vacuum (e.g. > 20" Hg). Would also allow running at very modest electrical power.

That's not a bad idea. Perhaps we'll use it next season.