For stronger top decks, many machine owners will take a smaller pass along the top deck line and allow more foam to be taken from the bottom of the blank. Generally speaking, the foam of a polyurethane blank is less dense the closer to the core you are. The blank will light up green when in proper position.Ĭheck the BOTT DIFF, TOP DIFF, and OUTLINE DIFF to ensure the design properly fits in the blank. Move your design into position from there. The blank will auto populate in the board view screen. (Highlighted in red)Ĭlick the SELECT key and search your catalog of blank files. Loading a blank on the Premium Factory Plan & Heavyweight subscription: Go to the Machine Parameters (Machine) tab and navigate to the MACHINE FILE section.
BLANK FITTING IN THE MACHINE PARAMETERS TAB
If you cannot get them to go away, you will need to select a different blank for your design. Scan through the design to check that all red warning indicators have dissapeared. This is saying your design is too wide to fit in the selected blank. If a design will not fit in your blank, the top and bottom differentials will light up red to indicate too close of a tolerance.Ī board will need to be repositioned until all red warning indicators go away.Īlternatively, if a blank is TOO WIDE to fit in a blank, the DIFF OUTLINE numbers will light up red as well. This will ensure there is enough foam for the machine to mill. *For top and bottom differentials, the ideal tolerance should be no less than 0.20" (5mm). X: How far from the tail of the board your mouse isĭiff Bot/ Diff Top: The distance between your actual design and the top of the blank outline that the will be milled by the CNC. Use your mouse to scan across the board, check these numbers: When your design is properly fitted in your blank, the outline of the blank will light up green.įrom there, you will want to check the differentials along the entire outline of the board. Once a cross profile fit has been established, Hold the Shift key down and use the arrow keys to anchor the back end of the board and move the nose up or down for a precise fit. Use your arrow keys or mouse to move the board into position. A red outline representing the selected blank will appear. Your design will be displayed.įor US Blanks, you will need to contact them at:Ĭhoose a blank file by clicking on the "Select" button.
Open a design file and navigate the the Blank Fitting tab. To use the Blank Fitting tools (Available on the Up & Comer, Heavyweight, Premium Factory Plans.)
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Blank Fitting Startup guide on how to use the Blank Fitting tools Additional tutorial video: Fitting your design into a blank All AkuShaper accounts come with a complimentary Blank Library DOWNLOAD BLANK FILES HERE: Īfter a board has been designed, your CNC facility will need to match a blank with your shape.Īlternatively, the blank fitting options are good to use to determine the proper blank you will need for a handshape.
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