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Flattening stock

Discussion in 'General Talk' started by Robert-Lee, Jan 25, 2021.

  1. Robert-Lee

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    Has anyone used the “stock flattening” wizard on the openbuilds control software?
     
  2. Peter Van Der Walt

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    Pretty sure at least a few thousand of our users regularly do... I assume there is some other question behind this though? What did you need help with
     
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  3. Robert Drisaldi

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    Thanks! A few questions....should I enter the exact dimensions of the board to be flattened or should I set up a few mm larger (to insure the flattening goes to the edge) Can I use my XYZ probe plus with a bit this size or would you recommend going the manual route?
     
  4. Peter Van Der Walt

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    A couple extra to make sure the edges is clean - round bits over square corners etc

    You can use the Probe, just make sure the bit is conductive (some surfacing bits are painted)
     
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  5. Robert-Lee

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    Thanks
     
  6. JustinTime

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    Just yesterday I used the wizard to flatten my sacrifice board. I used a 25.4mm flattening bit. I set the 0 X and Y just before they touched the limit switch and put in the maximum travel distance on my X and Y axes minus 1mmm. Since the bit is 25.4mm the flattened surface is bigger by abut the bit diameter than the actual usable area of my machine.
     

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