Recent content by James Burke

It's the other PERP, not the one you're thinking of. I was just looking at a Schmidt sandblaster eBay and noticed the PERP tag, so I looked it up. F.Y.I., this sandblaster has no engine, so I'm assuming that its dust emissions could be construed for pollution, if not for the (pricey) tag...

Ever consider roll-on hotstamping? JB https://wabashplastics.com/capabilities/decoration/roll-on-hot-stamping#:~:text=Roll%20on%20Hot%20Stamping%20or%20Heat%20Transfer%20utilizes,applies%20the%20decoration%20with%20a%20heated%20silicone%20roller.

https://www.toweradv.com/ribbons/ JB

Currently using SL 9.1. I've seen very little change in the UX and UI since 2006, when I first started using it (v6). JB

I agree. One or two misplaced/lost client inquires will more than pay for a year's subscription of CRM. I use Workflow Max with the lead-generation add-on. It's a project management program and it's 100% online and features a mobile app for easy access to all my documents when I'm on the...

Matthews offers bronze plaques that are in-filled with a composite granite admixture. This would be the most durable long-term solution aside from using solid marble. JB

The safest, most precise, and the most economical way to do this is by abrasive water jet. Cut the marble, cut the brass, polish the brass, and then install. No two ways about it. JB

Hammertone or orange peel. Both finishes are similar. One is desired, the other isn't. JB

Is it just the screen resolution, or do you have breaks between your arcs? Honestly, your issues with ArtPath are consistent and seem to be pointing to that fact. Start over and draw the design again, except with square corners. Then, go back and apply the radii to your sketch using the...

Essentially, it boils down to semantics. It defines the "gender" based upon which side of the line it cuts. Usually, "conversational" CNC controls typically define this as "cutter compensation". You are given the choice of placing the cut path left of the line, directly on the line, or to...

There is no such thing as male/female tool paths. Your dilemma seems to stem from the way ArtPath handles "cutter compensation". In other words, which side of the path the cutter travels, and in which direction around the part. JB

One other thought is perhaps your .dxf file from SW has a double outline, indicating the fact that there is a corner radius around the profile of the SolidWorks model. If so, Art Path might be confused as to which of these profile lines to follow. JB

The curves appear to be the issue. I know from experience that many applications don't handle splines very well. Select the "Export all spines as polylines" and see if that helps. JB

Ok, so the way I understand the issue is that the tool path is "jumping" from one side of the cut line to the other, correct? Assuming your original SW file is a solid (extruded) part, select the "Faces/loops/edges" button and then click on the face of your geometry. Then select the green...

I mainly use AutoCAD and just started using SolidWorks after a 20-year hiatus. I've exported several .dxf files from SW and have opened them in Gerber Omega and AutoCAD without any issues. Try opening the rogue .dxf file in another application to see if it behaves in the same manner. Double...