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  1. Amended Post

    Added the thickness and link to the design

    Thanks
  2. Need Advice on choice of material for cutting

    Hi everyone.

    I have a customer that wants me to make some folding screens (room dividers) with cut out patterns to allow light to transmit through. She wants to have a vellum like material...
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    Morality

    Michael stated that "if someone tries to circumvent or abuse the system". If your wife is a professor, then she is perfectly within her rights to purchase a student version. Michael did not state...
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    I am saving up for Aspire. I can't wait to start...

    I am saving up for Aspire. I can't wait to start creating some 3D models on a simple to use program. Vectric software is the best I have tried.

    I use my BobCAD a lot for 2D. It works for that. ...
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    Educational Software

    I agree with you on the purchase of educational software. I wouldn't even try to purchase the software even if it means saving a couple of thousand dollars. Back in the day, I worked at an...
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    Video Tutorial

    I have the Video tutorial for version 22. I purchased Version 23 new from BobCad for $200.00. They happen to be 5 miles up the road from me. I have been there for their "Open Houses", but they...
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    Rhino 4.o for$ 699.00

    I found Rhino 4.o for 699 from Mecsoft. http://www.mecsoft.com/PriceRhinoCAM.shtml I am assuming Rhino 4.0 and Rhinoceros 4.0 are the same.
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    Rhino

    Rhino sounds great I have actually used the trial version previously. I wish I qualified for the student version.
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    CAM software

    I will be using CUT 3D BobCAD is terrible. I can't even update the tool library to include tools I use.
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    Cost of BobCad

    I got BobCAD for $200. Seemed like a good deal, but the support and and help files are non existent unless you purchase them.
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    CAD Use

    I wish I could afford Aspire. It is my #1 choice. I mainly want to be able to fillet edges and sweep surfaces. I do a lot of inlay work which I can do with BobCad in 2D. getting a simple sweep is...
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    Good 3D CAD program on a budget

    i am on an extreme budget, but need a decent 3D CAD program. I purchased BobCad, and it really is BAD. It is worse than terrible as far as support, all they want to do is sell you training.
    ...
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    What type of Laser

    I am using a Camtech L20 laser. It is a 55 watt laser with a 4' x 8' aluminum bed with t slots. No vacuum table.

    It is primarily used for etching stone and glass.
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    Thanks everyone.

    Since the laser is primarily used for engraving glass and stone, she does not have any sort of honeycomb or bed to raise the acrylic.


    Is the honeycomb readily available?
  15. Thanks for the work you put into setting this up....

    Thanks for the work you put into setting this up. Guys like you help more than you know.
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    Residue

    The residue is actually an oily substance that adheres to the acrylic when i am done.

    I am Vector cutting.
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    Acrylics residue question

    I am using a friends laser to cut Acrylite Acrylic. She uses it for glass.

    I have a residue on the pieces after they are cut. I am using black Acrylic.

    How can I clean this residue off and...
  18. Another Acrylic Cutting Question from a newbie

    Hi Everyone,

    I posted yesterday with a question about cutting Black 3/16" (5mm) Acrylic.

    I am using a friends Camtech L20 Laser. She uses it primarily for engraving Stone. She has a...
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    The L20 is a 55 watt laser. Don't know why it...

    The L20 is a 55 watt laser. Don't know why it isn't the L55?
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    Need help cutting Acrylic

    I am using a friend's Camtech L20 Laser.

    I want to cut Acrylic shapes for a project. I purchased 3/16" Acrylic sheets. I can not get it to cut in one pass. I am using Black Acrylic I purchased...
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    Need source for acrylic

    I am looking for acrylis sheets to cut and engrave on a laser. .125 and .1875 in thick. I am looking for black and colors. I am in Florida.

    Any help would be appreciated.

    Also is one type of...
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    Newbie needs help

    Hi everyone.

    I have access to a CamTech L20 laser and have BobCad V23.

    I would like some help from anyone who can provide it.

    What is the best type of plastic or acrylic to cut? Also do you...
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    Camtech LaserMaster L20 postprocessor

    I have BobCad V23 and have access to a Camtech Lasermaster L20. I would like to create nc or gcode files. Does anyone know what might work?
    Thanks
  24. Thread: Shop Bot

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    It doesn't hurt to shop around

    Steve,

    There are pros and cons to every machine. I just felt that they should shop around and look at other machines in the same price range.

    Your point about the cutting speed is well taken. ...
  25. Thread: Shop Bot

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    Shopbot

    There are a few other good machines for the same price range as the PRSAlpha96.

    Take a look at the following machines:

    ShopSabre
    EZ-Router
    Practical CNC
    K2CNC

    They all have similar if not...
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