Help with broken cutting bits

[Jeff_Birt]

Thanks Michael. I was typing a quick response as I was limited on time. I just didn't want someone to get confused between using 'Select-Bit' and 'Cut-Path'. Didn't you cover this very subject in one if the Tips&Tricks?

[mtylerfl]

Thanks Michael. I was typing a quick response as I was limited on time. I just didn't want someone to get confused between using 'Select-Bit' and 'Cut-Path'. Didn't you cover this very subject in one if the Tips&Tricks?

Yes - I think it was first mentioned in the Dec '07 issue, if I recall.

[liquidguitars]

question is if there is any changes in 1.132 that move the bit faster thus putting more stress on the bit? Any ideas on how I can try to prevent this?

This is a good question and more to the point..

LG

[mtylerfl]

This is a good question and more to the point..

LG

Yes indeed. I wonder if Tech Support could shed any light on that. I'm not aware of, or noticed, any speed change during cutout procedures as compared to previous versions. Seems to work like it always has.

[dvel56]

I have the same issue with the bits breaking. They break in the same spot in the same wood 3 times and it is always against the grain on the curve of an oval sign after the tab when the bit is being lowered into the work piece. I think the feed rate is messed up I have talked with Support and sent in my patterns for evaluation and I get the same answer " nothing wrong with the pattern"
must be a loose bit or how I am inserting the cutting bit. my opion is that this is just an excuss and all the input on the forums are just a guess as to why this is happening.

[mtylerfl]

I have the same issue with the bits breaking. They break in the same spot in the same wood 3 times and it is always against the grain on the curve of an oval sign after the tab when the bit is being lowered into the work piece. I think the feed rate is messed up I have talked with Support and sent in my patterns for evaluation and I get the same answer " nothing wrong with the pattern"
must be a loose bit or how I am inserting the cutting bit. my opion is that this is just an excuss and all the input on the forums are just a guess as to why this is happening.

Try setting your cutpath max depth to incremental depths (maybe 1/4" or 3/8") to see if that helps you prevent the bit breakage.

Please let us know how you make out.

[Bubbabear]

If I am following this right this is when you have gone to the CW put the card in and setting what pattern you want it ask if you would like for it to cut out the pattern.

When you turn the machine on it gets to project menu press 0,5,6,1 then you can use the up and down arrow key and it gives you four options for cut depth. you have Full depth .375, .250, .125 .. Now this is only in the latest software 1.132. Hopefully this helps

[mtylerfl]

If I am following this right this is when you have gone to the CW put the card in and setting what pattern you want it ask if you would like for it to cut out the pattern.

When you turn the machine on it gets to project menu press 0,5,6,1 then you can use the up and down arrow key and it gives you four options for cut depth. you have Full depth .375, .250, .125 .. Now this is only in the latest software 1.132. Hopefully this helps

No, Bubbabear. What we're talking about is using the Cut Out Control Menu within Designer. Offers complete control over individual cut paths. That feature was added in version 1.131 and "changed the world" of how CarveWright User's can have control over their cut paths like never before.

Please read the ISSUE 12 September 2008 – Designer 1.131 New Feature Highlights for details on how this works.

[Bubbabear]

Sorry Michael that is what ever one thought I was talking about when I had the problem I was having. But it was the one that is fixed with 1.132 so I thought I would mention it

[mtylerfl]

Sorry Michael that is what ever one thought I was talking about when I had the problem I was having. But it was the one that is fixed with 1.132 so I thought I would mention it

Oh - - yes. You're talking about the "cut board to size" at the machine. My apologies! That's a completely different function. Sorry if I added to anyone's confusion!