Gremlins with simple V Carve

[hastings]

I am trying to put a name and number on some parts. However, each time I alter the number in Partworks 2.5, the second carving is much fainter (about half the depth of the first). I have also found that sometimes the bit hovers just over the workpiece and doesn't cut at all.

I can correct by creating a new file and starting again. If I try to adjust the start depth it goes too deep!

The workpieces are all the same thickness.

I would be interested if anyone else has encountered this problem and has a cure.

Many thanks.

[dlcw]

Did you just purchase and setup this machine? If so, make sure you have the correct default values set. For my machine and software installation the settings are located here:

C:\Program Files\ShopBot\ShopBot 3\Settings

Pick you machine and run the setup file.

Don
www.dlwoodworks.com (http://www.dlwoodworks.com)

[hastings]

Don:

Thank you for your help. Unfortunately, I cannot find a file for a Buddy 32 in the list. Nor can I find it on the SB website.

[dlcw]

Which machine do you have?

Under my installation, under the path I gave you above, I have a directory called: \PRS_ShopBots

In this directory are two subdirectories:

\PRS_alpha_Tools
\PRS_standard_Tools

Depending on whether you machine is an Alpha or a Standard you will use one of those directories. Then you should pick the specific file that matches your machine.

Hope this clarifies for you.

Don

[dray]

You also may be losing steps by cutting too deep too fast.

[hastings]

Don:

Yes, I eventually found it (a senior moment!). Anyway I restored the settings and it is working like a champ.

Again, many thanks for your help; I really appreciate it.

[dlcw]

You are most welcome. Have fun bot'ing!