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  • CO2 DRAGSTER DEMO 1 ROUGHING.nc 

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    nameCO2 DRAGSTER DEMO1 ROUGHING.txt

  • CO2 DRAGSTER DEMO 1 FINISHING.nc,  an optional finishing program that can be run after the roughing program to provide a smooth finish.

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    nameCO2 DRAGSTER DEMO 1 FINISHING.txt

  • CO2 DRAGSTER DEMO FIXTURE.nca program for cutting the fixture plate from a 1/4" piece of MDF or Plywood.

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  1. Using a saw, cut the board to width and length.  Mark and drill the holes with a a 1/4 in. drill bit.

  2. Use a layout square to locate the center of the board and mark it.  This is X0Y0 location.

  3. Attach the board securely to the xsTECH Router table using bolts, washers, and wingnuts.

  4. Load the CO2_DRAGSTER_FIXTURE.nc program.

  5. Install the 4mm compression cutter, PN 39173 as Tool 1 (T1)

  6. Reference, and then set the work offset X0Y0Z0 at the location marked on the board.

  1. Press Cycle Start to run the program and cut the fixture

  2. Remove the plate.  Use countersunk wood screws to secure the dragster blank to the plate from the bottom. 

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CO2 Dragster Demo 1 can be cut on the xsTECH router in a single setup. There are two programs:

  • CO2 Dragster Demo 1 Roughing.nc is the roughing program.

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    nameCO2 DRAGSTER DEMO1 ROUGHING.txt

  • CO2 Dragster Demo 1 Finishing.nc is an optional tool path for finishing

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    nameCO2 DRAGSTER DEMO 1 FINISHING.txt

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For finishing (optional): T2 is a 2mm carbide ballnose end mill, PN 39171

Set up the tool setter

If you decide the run the finishing program you will want to setup the tool setter to measure the heights of the tools:

Set up the workpiece and fixture

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Install Tool 1 in the spindle.  

Find the work offset (X0Y0Z0)

The work offset for the program is located top back left corner of the stock box.

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Load the demo program and run the program.

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