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I think Kevin is right. I think i'm going to shy away from the large orders. At first all i could see was $ signs without considering the amount of "other things" you don't think about.

It's much...

Ahh very well said..

As I learn more about CNC, I'm starting to learn the limitations of this smaller machine. Sure it does small stuff well for our business and makes cool stuff but
as this part...

Gary, your advice is always so good. I like this idea. Then i'll know the limits. I will also try a 3/8th

Brian, I am not at the shop right now and I don't have vcarve installed at home. I did try...

Hey Everyone,

I have an Axiom Precision AR8. I produce with it a bunch of boxes that are kind of neat. Ring boxes, guitar pick boxes etc.
They are done with maple mostly.

I have the...

Just want to post the solution so that if anyone runs into this, they have the answer.


Support has been awesome with helping me fix this very quickly.


Here is the response that worked for...

Here is a video to help describe


https://vimeo.com/245449653

Hey Gary,

I tried to search yes but didn't find anything. I'll try harder

Thanks

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Hey Guys, So I recenly purchased the Axiom AR8 Pro. I&#39;m pretty new to the CNC world and have been trying to figure a few things out that maybe you can all help me with. Basically, I&#39;m using...

Hmmm.. I wonder if my bit is dull. I don't think that's the case, but if it is.. holy smokes these bits don't last long
because I've only done 10, 15 MDF cutouts. Perhaps the ring boxes out of hard...

Thanks guys,

I'm not sure if it's a dull bit or not because I don't have enough experience to know just yet. It's a carbide amana tool. I've done about 10 MDF cutouts with it that are about...

Hey guys,

I'm new to CNC. I have an Axiom AR8 machine. I am using an Amana Spiral Flute Down-cut Plunge 1/4" (46415) to cut into HARD maple.
I am making ring boxes. (see attached photo to get a...

UPDATE

Ok so after i played around with the z-axis zero manually and with touch off, for some reason I got it to come out perfect.
Not sure what was going on but perhaps there is something wrong...

Thanks for the help guys. Ok so here is what I have so far


The start depth is: 0.
I've attached a photo of my 90deg bit with my vcarve settings. Perhaps there is a problem here?

I've setup...

Thanks guys,

Great help. I will try these things and see how it goes. I believe I went over the details of the bit several times,
so maybe it's the font choice I have. I may have to use the flat...

Ok i'm going to mess with flat depth tomorrow
and also I have a brand new 60 deg bit I will try out as your suggesting

Thanks Leo!

kirk

Hey Leo,

I'm using a 90deg vBit. The shallow cuts look ok but not perfect. I also noticed the bit plunges quite deep into the material and I'm just not sure if that should be the case or not..
I...

Hey Guys,

I recently purchased an AXIOM AutoRoute Pro 8. It's a great machine but I am pretty new to the
CNC world. My main business is laser engraving and CNC work is quite a bit different.
...

Thanks Robert for that great writeup. It really helped me see a very different perspective

I think I will start with the AR8 to get into the industry and then see how it goes

Thanks everyone
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After I wrote that, I realized you were probably basing it on a large big volume shop.
That makes sense

Thanks

Hey Mike,

Thanks for writing all that. Nice to hear someone's take on the AR8!
I believe this is the machine we are going to go with!

Thanks,
Kirk

Wow what a bold statement. "The machine you are looking at will not make you money".
Com'on man... lol it's 2017.

I started my business with a 5th gen hobby laser, passion and determination. I...

Hey Art,

Thanks. I know what you mean.. I think i'm going to have a look at Camaster as well.

My needs are to slowly expand into cutouts and signage. My laser business takes most of my time....

Hmm I am interested in making money or I wouldn't be putting up the money.
I thought Axiom had a solid product for the price... is that not the thoughts around here?

Hey guys,

We have a laser engraving company but we are looking to expand into a
CNC machine. After a good amount of research, I'm kind of looking at the Axiom AR8

What do you guys think of...