Help with plunge cuts causing limit trip
Hello, I've been struggling with an issue when doing certain plunge cuts with my router. For example, today I was machining some mahogany, and was using a 4 flute .25" diameter end mill plunging into...
View ArticleProblem KC40 head stopped moving after cutting 45 degree angle
It has been working fine for the little time I have had it. Then yesterday it cut a 45 degree angle and was moving funny on its own (it seems I saw a video of this happening to someone but know I cant...
View ArticleTool offset taper value
I have to ask this here as every haas outlet I can find a number for is closed..2pm (chair) The manual shows to divide the taper amount .0015 by the length 11. inches. Manual says the value should be...
View ArticleMotors will not turn
Hello I have C10 breakout board and KL-4030 drivers. I did connect everything as specified in the wiring diagram and now when I try to move the motors they won't turn. They lock after the power is...
View ArticleDell Optiplex 755 & Bobcad V21 CAD/CAM & Training Videos $1 No Reserve 24 Hours
The best deal on a CAD/CAM system you will find. Best of all you can upgrade to V25 for thousands less. I also just got Bobart Pro-X in stock if you want the best image to vectorization software. It's...
View ArticleNeed Help! Leadwell VMC-OP
So I'm in a bit of a quandary here. I have the opportunity to purchase a Leadwell VMC-OP at an upcoming option. I went and looked at it tonight, and it seems to be in good shape, but was not, and will...
View ArticleReballing with bigger balls
Hello. I have a bit of backlash on my ballscrew (0.002")and I'm thinking of just reballing it. I know I should have it regrind too but I cant afford it right now. I was thinking reballing with bigger...
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My machine -- finished and running!
I've been lurking here for sometime now, while building my own machine. Even though you don't know it, I couldn't have done this without this forum! I didn't have enough time to do a build-thread, but...
View ArticleProblem Track ball problem
Bloke- Looks like another issue has crept up. So far the mill is running, so I am happy about that. When I first got the mill up and running, the track ball would only move the curser up and down, not...
View ArticleNeed Help! Which power supply and drivers.
Hi everyone. I'm using two of these Nema 34 stepper motors for a machine I'm building http://www.cnc4you.co.uk/index.php?r...product_id=187 Could someone look on the Data sheet and tell me what power...
View ArticleCurve resolution in Aspire
Hi, I'm currently experimenting Aspire, and I've found something strange ... I draft a texte, and extruded it to 0.25". The 3D result seems to be good, but when I look closer, all the curve look like a...
View ArticleNew Machine Build Any Advice for First Build
Hey there, this is my first post so im not sure if this is right place to post this but here goes anyways. As the title states, im planning to build my first cnc machine. I recent started to get...
View ArticleCAD Extras plugin for CamBam 0.9.8N?
I am trying out the latest development release of CamBam, 0.9.8N RC9. So far I like it, except one minor problem: the CADExtras 1.1 plugin does not seem to work (it just crashed when I tried to use the...
View ArticleNeed Help! 8520-3APA1
Hello! I need help. I have a module: CAT 8520-3APA1 SER. C PART 176406 REV 03 DATE 060299 damaged! I get a model CAT 8520-3APA1 SER. C PART 176406 REV 01 The only difference is the series 01 instead...
View ArticleBridgeport cnc series 1 retrofit
I have been looking for a good deal on a Bridgeport CNC Series 1 to retrofit. I need the machine to be in good shape without the Boss controls. I will be retro fitting with new electronics. I live in...
View ArticleEthernet Configuration Menu
I am very new at the MSG 501. I need to set an IP address to link our Mori SV-403 into a computer so we can load programs. How do I get into the screen to set the IP configuration? Thanks for your help...
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Need Help! Solidcam g code post processor for Woodpecker router
Need help, i have an woodpecker 3axis cnc router it accepts g-code from artcam which is in .tap (g-code mm) format,,,,now i want to make some part of engine on this cnc router and i wanna use solidcam...
View ArticleNewbie wierd machining issue of sorts type question...
ok, so I am making a bunch of 0.76" holes in some 0.25" 6061 plate, no biggie there sorta... I got the spindle load meter,mostly because I thought it looked cool... first whole, its in the green the...
View ArticleSodick 812 help
Hi, got an old 812 mark IX Sodick that we bought recently and it has been going well. Yesterday we went to run a program but keep getting the error "this T code is unavailable error" I'm not sure why...
View ArticleMolding Styrofoam
I do a lot of vacuum forming. I usually cast all my parts in plaster. I want to make a mold of a piece of styrofoam. I don't think I can poor plaster into the styrofoam without ruining the original...
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