Why use the cutting table over the honeycomb table

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Why use the cutting table over the honeycomb table

Post by 3d worker » Mon 07 Mar , 2011 19:41 pm

Hi,
What are the main advantages of using the cutting table over the honeycomb table?
I mainly cut acrylic, which table is best?
Thanks

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Re: Why use the cutting table over the honeycomb table

Post by Denford Admin » Tue 08 Mar , 2011 11:39 am

The honeycomb bed is preferrable as it reduces reflections while cutting.
Becuase you get a criss-cross pattern underneath the cut edges of the acrylic, you can pack up the acrylic (eg put sheet on top of acrylic blocks) and add the extra height into the custom fixture setting.
Try and make sure the blocks are away from the tool path, and that any bits that will fall out, are also packed underneath

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Re: Why use the cutting table over the honeycomb table

Post by 3d worker » Thu 10 Mar , 2011 12:50 pm

Thanks.

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