When saving your calculated toolpaths from Carveco Maker, please try selecting either the CNC Shark Pro (inch) (*.tap) or CNC Shark Pro (mm) (*.tap) post processor option from the Save Toolpaths dialog's Machine file format list (depending on whether you're working in imperial or metric units), loading the resulting .tap file in your controller, and then testing under safe conditions (dry run, air cut).
Please confirm your results when replying in this topic.
Be very careful when using the CNC Shark postprocessor. I just ran one on my HD510 (with 3hp spindle) and the spindle never came on...cost me a nice spiral downcut bit. I'd recommend comparing with a known good .tap file out of Vectric to make sure the appropriate g-codes are in place before running. (Yes, I know the post above says dry run/air cut - my bad - thought that starting the spindle was pretty much a no-brainer for any g-code).
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Hi Dwight Mccartney,
When saving your calculated toolpaths from Carveco Maker, please try selecting either the CNC Shark Pro (inch) (*.tap) or CNC Shark Pro (mm) (*.tap) post processor option from the Save Toolpaths dialog's Machine file format list (depending on whether you're working in imperial or metric units), loading the resulting .tap file in your controller, and then testing under safe conditions (dry run, air cut).
Please confirm your results when replying in this topic.
Thanks for your time and consideration.
Thank you, I will try that.
Be very careful when using the CNC Shark postprocessor. I just ran one on my HD510 (with 3hp spindle) and the spindle never came on...cost me a nice spiral downcut bit. I'd recommend comparing with a known good .tap file out of Vectric to make sure the appropriate g-codes are in place before running. (Yes, I know the post above says dry run/air cut - my bad - thought that starting the spindle was pretty much a no-brainer for any g-code).
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