By Dennis Van Hoof, from Top o’ Arts (topoarts.com).
This video shows modifications to the Shapeoko XXL CNC frame and bed to accommodate a manual rotary setup that allows for multi-sided 3D carving of objects (along a B-axis) that are too big to fit underneath the X-gantry rail.
To show proof of concept, I carved a Koi fish from a solid stack of plywood with 3-sided CNC routing.
Software used:
– Meshmixer to create the 3D Koi fish
– Vectric VCarve to generate the tool paths
– UGS Platform to send the Gcode to the CNC
Materials used:
– Everbilt 1 inch square tubes with 5/16″ holes spaced 1″ apart
– 1/4″ steel triangular plates
– 3/8″ bolts (the 5/16″ holes were widened with the drill press)
– 18 mm (3/4″) Sande plywood: 4 sheets of 600×600 mm (4’x4′)
– Surfacing bit to flatten and pocket the stock: WhiteSide #1027A
– Extra long roughing bit: Amana Tool end mill #46590
– Extra long finishing bit: Amana Tool ball nose #46490
Referenced video of female torso: “CNC carving a female torso out of plywood”
Music: Lumidelic – Wonderland
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Having been in the machining industry for almost 20 years, I am not easily impressed. This whole process on the other hand, very impressive. Great job.
As someone who does this thing by hand, this is not art. Art is something you should suffer for, something you should throw your soul into, even with all the mistakes. Before anyone gets shitty, I'm NOT saying this doesn't take skill, but it is NOT art.
How are you zeroing the z axis with it being hallow? Awesome project by the way
Wow!!
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Please show how you did modelling
after you cut your stl in Meshmixer what format do you save in Meshmixer?
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Interesting solutions. I suppose fabricating a manual rotantion method is less expensive than buying one. I prefer automation. I also cut an insertion point for my 4th axis. I can mill larger pieces that way.
Incredibile sei bravissimo
How many hours to machine this piece?
How did you use Vectric to generate toolpaths for the 3 separate side views individually?
Hello Dennis, would you be able to carve me an 11 inch long Salmon that is on 5mm thick?
Dennis, you’re the baddest CNCer!! Just awesome work! Thank you for sharing your detailed insights on various challenges and possible solutions. Your videos are consistent in your approaches to challenges.
A job well done ?
Thinking outside the box has never been this impressive. You're too smart.
I have made many creations with my CNC that seem to impress others. You on the other hand are insane! It is such a pleasure to watch your videos.
You must need to use layera method .
Make a Ocarina…
Jesus wat een vette rig! Ik heb een onefinity sinds een week, ik ga even sleutelen
I like it with the supports. It makes it look more artistic.
GENIUS!!!!
Super Bravo, quelle maîtrise de cette machine et de son programme….. impressionnant, et magnifique…!!
Amazing level of planning and thought. Thanks for sharing!
Brilliant, Dennis you are a clever guy, thank you for filming, editing, and sharing your process ??
brilliant
Did you say 40 hours?
thats a pretty earring you have.
Sperm whale would be great
Great video and very nice choice of music too!
That is the most clever way to make a 3D carving on a CNC machine that i have ever seen.
nice Carve! what kind of profiles are these?
geia soy.bravo,from greece.
Good
Genius.
EXCELLENT! Brilliant idea on the rotary holder. I wouldn't be surprised if Shapeoko starts offering it as an option/up-grade!
Nice job, but …
4th axis is probably better.
Moreover, I spent how much effort to create this device and how many inconveniences when working in comparison with the 4th axis.
A little effort and money – and I would get a big saving of time for the future, and time is money.
I'm sorry for my bad english.
Where to buy CNc shapeoko xxl
Do have the 3D model for sale? I'd like to make one myself.
Nice 4th axis jig!. That was a great idea. Got a subscribe and like from me 🙂
So I have a home made cnc, 18 inches on the zaxis. But to do deep work I use 8mm end mills. I can get them up to 150mm. Elair makes custom collets and there collet allow me to put 8mm tools in a .25 inch router.
If you can't do it right, cheat. Right?
Anyway, this video was very informative, and should help me get away from deep carvings (150mm is scary at 30k rpm. Even though it doesn't vibrate)
Genius!