I used a v cutter for engraving with a pass depth of 0.3mm, stepover 20%, spindle speed 17000rpm, feedrate 25mm/sec. I used a 2mm single flute to cut...

what happened at the end it just stopped?

are you sure its 6061? I dont have any issues. I dont use large endmills on aluminium.

use air to clear the chips 13000rpm is to slow use 20000rpm and feedrate 8 to 10mm/sec

How much do you think a Unstable and unpredictable stepcraft machine is worth given you would not advise your friends to buy it? So unless ive got mug...

Ive cut 1050 aluminium with success which is very soft with 99% purity. You could try 5251 which you can buy in the thickness you require. Try a sin...

I have a 1kg small dry powder extinguisher next to my stepcraft as well as a 3d printer, its better to something rather than nothing for peace of mind...

Id already installed it with all win 10 updates, the problem was i had to turn it on in windows 10 by going into turn on/off windows features. So is i...

This one is £10 cheaper both have HEPA filter system

Are you cutting the foam wing cores with an endmill and cut3d?

Yes. With Superglue. Exactly as the manual indicates. See attached photos from the manual. Also - 1) All stop switches does not work. 2) extra g...

Sounds like the z axis is losing steps. check the z axis and see if there is any play. i had a similar issue and the brass lead screw nut was worn.

Jog the x axis and press the limit switch with your finger. If it doesn't stop the x axis could be a bad limit switch or broken loose wiring or mechan...