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Post by sternman318 on Mar 9, 2019 17:27:53 GMT
Hi folks,
What kind of solutions do you run for edge finding? A mechanical edge finder is an attractive solution but the router spins a bit too fast. I found a 1/4" probe but it's a bit pricey at ~$140. Are there any other options?
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Post by ttabbal on Mar 9, 2019 17:50:26 GMT
For wood, it's just not that important to me. I eyeball it and use the touch probe that came with the power route for Z.
For metals it can matter. If I decide to care, I'll make one on my mill. Could probably cut an aluminum one on the MillRight machines. You could also use the metal itself as the other end of the probe...
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Post by Bruce on Mar 10, 2019 1:40:11 GMT
I use a piece of aluminum tape for all three axis and probe it with a straight end mill.
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Post by Derek the Admin on Mar 10, 2019 1:42:53 GMT
I like to use a feeler guage or just a sticky note. When I start pinching the sticky note I know I am a paper thickness away.
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Post by faircloth on Mar 11, 2019 22:24:59 GMT
I use a piece of aluminum tape for all three axis and probe it with a straight end mill. What are the commands to run a probe cycle? I forgot how to get it to drop onto the Z probe right now but is there commands to do it on X and Y? |
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Post by Bruce on Mar 13, 2019 3:23:55 GMT
I use a piece of aluminum tape for all three axis and probe it with a straight end mill. What are the commands to run a probe cycle? I forgot how to get it to drop onto the Z probe right now but is there commands to do it on X and Y?
The video below shows how to setup a custom macro for all three axis. Click the "SHOW MORE" below the video description for a full explanation of how the probe function can work.
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Post by faircloth on Mar 16, 2019 13:34:09 GMT
Thanks dude
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