Tag Wright Posted January 21, 2023 Report Share Posted January 21, 2023 I have purchased '07 M40dv used and bought new G8 explorer. (No Dongle with click software on old laptop) I can't afford training just winging it! I have figured out diamond drag on Anodised Aluminium pet tags. Now want to try brass halter plates, need help with choosing correct tool and machining settings. Just a grandma hobbyist trying to get started Ontario, Canada. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k4mrc Posted January 22, 2023 Report Share Posted January 22, 2023 look on Youtube, there are lots of tutorials there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tag Wright Posted January 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2023 How do I set this page? brass plate 3 in x 1 in x .03 thick These are my only tools. Diamond drag doesn't get deep enough. which cutter? how much downward pressure 1-4? Speeds? lubrication? how many passes? at what depths? you tube doesn't show this. I need a cheat sheet for each medium. Brass plates, Anodised aluminium pet tags, gravo plastic signs. All the internet info is for lasers not rotary spindle like M40. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hibsjo(SCO) Posted January 26, 2023 Report Share Posted January 26, 2023 oooft where do you start? software is easy to use. 1. correct machine? is it m40 2. correct material size? i work in mm 3. correct orientation? what way do you want the letters to run on material 4. correct jig position? centred in vice,or from top left hand corner of large plate jig 5. correct tool lift? how high do you want the tool to lift between letters 6. speed desired? fast hit the xy buttons 4 times 7. motor on/off? highlight the spindle motor button on/off 8. cutter depth is done by the nose cone. phone me if you want anymore carry on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tag Wright Posted January 26, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2023 not sure where you live but I am in Canada. I could facebook message call you if I can figure out how to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marino Posted January 30, 2023 Report Share Posted January 30, 2023 You can book a training session online. We’ll be much easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tag Wright Posted February 2, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2023 I know the training is $1500 canadian I don't have. Just a retired lady trying to learn a hobby to put a little jingle in my pockets! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auto Key Wizard Posted February 2, 2023 Report Share Posted February 2, 2023 Maybe Marino can give an online session via Team Viewer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tag Wright Posted February 5, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2023 Some trial and error but got plate made still not sure if settings used were optimum. 1/4 round cutter .020 med speed x/y & z dwell 0, downward presure # 1 Light oil for cooling and lube. First pass .003 2nd .006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beware Posted February 10, 2023 Report Share Posted February 10, 2023 www.gravotechsupport.co.uk/M20V3 Lots of videos for making various types of things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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