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Meshcam doesn't create a tool path for small holes
I’m trying to create tool paths for a flip job in Meshcam and I can’t get the software to create 6 small holes on one side of the piece. The holes are 6mm deep and 3.2mm diameter, so wider than the...
View ArticleMeshcam V-bits for Nomad?
Hello all- I have finally tried to brave through MeshCam for a friend after nearly two years of owning the Nomad. Part of the reason why I wanted to do CNC work is to do detailed small detailed work...
View ArticleAnyway to make it show a point cutter bit
Is there anyway to have the sim show how a point cutter bit will round over the edge? Does Carbide create only simulate bits sold by carbide 4 posts - 4 participants Read full topic
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Help with MeshCam
Hello, I’m having a hard time with MeshCam. Can someone tell me what I’m doing wrong? The goal, to face, chamfer, and pocket a dice face. I started with loading selecting the face to clean off (3D...
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Blender to MESHCAM
Trying to import an STL from Blender to MESHCAM and getting strage results. Any hints? 3 posts - 3 participants Read full topic
View ArticlePost processor to speed up MeshCAM NC files?
When I watch my Shapeoko 3 XXL run some MeshCAM NC files, I observe quite a few times when the cutter moves up and back down without changing X or Y. It would seem that the up move could be eliminated...
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Smooth Edges in Mesh Cam
Hello Everyone, I was wondering if anyone knows the way to ensure that my vertical, rounded edges are smooth when preparing my MeshCam files. I have tried to add more polygons to my model, increase...
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Meshcam V6 to V8
these are my tool settings for Meshcam V6 I have a very early Nomad Pro. I want to use meshcam V8 is there a simple and quick way to transfer the settings? 1 post - 1 participant Read full topic
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Smooth contours
Hi everyone, Does anyone know how to smooth out the contours around my models? Is there a setting I can bump up to smooth out these edges? I tried a waterline finishing and it didnt seem to make a...
View ArticleSetting up Nomad 3 in MeshCAM
Hi, I’m a bit of a newbie to these two software packages. I have a Nomad 3. When setting up in MeshCAM, What machine should I select? I don’t see the Nomad 3 in the drop down… Is it okay to go with...
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Problems with finishing operation. Deep gouges
Hello Everyone, I am having a problem with finishing in Meshcam. The roughing operation goes well but the finishing operation reliably fails. I have noticed that there are deep gouges in the wood and...
View ArticleMeshCAM Pro - which file format for Snapmaker A350 machine?
Hi, Just starting to use MeshCAM Pro v9.46 along with Alibre’s Atom3D (CAD). When using MeshCAM, what file type should I be choosing to generate the g-code for my Snapmaker A350 3-in-1 machine? I know...
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Rotating the part so it fits and flip machining
How do I rotate it horizontally so it fits on a narrow board. Okay you can see the part is placed on very wide material, 36 x 16, as it came in when opened. It will fit on a much narrower board if I...
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In MeshCam why is the drill
… setting in the JOB SETUP have 3.180 length? Does this peck drill? I am using a .125" end mill for the hole drilling only .25" deep. The Z axis starts 3" above the work and takes forever to even...
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Chamfering part edge in MeshCam
Hi All, Please, questions pertaining to MechCam only. I would like to chamfer the edges of this part, 45°. An have the following questions … What TOOLPATH to use? How to dimension a chamfering tool in...
View ArticleMeshcam Pro X,Y, Z-Axis zero vs Shapeoko Pro5 X,Y, Z-Axis zero
Hi, I have some questions about this topic: In MeshCAM Pro I see an XYZ origin arrows on the top right corner of the 6" square x .75 Thick blank. MC: I set the stock to the blank dimensions for a...
View ArticleCan you add fixtures in MeshCAM?
In the instance you would want to use a point on soft jaws as a zero. I have not seen this in any tutorials so I’m assuming it is not possible. Would be nice if you could import multiple bodies. 1...
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Looking for pointers on two sided machining
I have some items I drew up that are two sided. I am looking for some ideas on workflow. Looking at meshcam it looks simple enough to select 2 sided machine but… How do I get my alignment pegs set If...
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MeshCAM use V-bit as second toolpath?
Hello! First-time poster here. I am new to CNC and have a Nomad 3. I am trying to cut out a part that has a an icosahedron-shaped hole in it (so lots of sharp angles) My thought was to use endmill...
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Meshcam Z-Axis zero vs Shapeoko Z-Axis zero
I am new to Meshcam and trying to do a 2-sided machining of a lion. Is the Z-axis zero the same as Z-axis zero you set the Shapeoko to? I set the material to 2.000 x 2.000 x 4.000 inches in Meshcam...
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