Push Button Start Stop
Good afternoon Forum, I've been building a 9x20 lathe from scratch for some time now. Actually I've built and rebuilt it for some time now to be correct. Anyway I've been trying to figure out how to...
View ArticleNM-145 Spindle won't start after crash..........need help!!!
Hello All, I have had this machine for about 2.5 years and finally found someone to teach me how to use it properly. I was trying to machine a part the other day and had to restart. Reset my Z to an...
View ArticleDell Optiplex 745 w 17" Bobcad V21 Express Training Videos & Mach3 Full License
Need a complete CAM system leaving you enough money to pay the rent? This package is the best deal online and features some of the biggest names in the industry. Dell Optiplex 745 w 17" Bobcad V21...
View ArticleNema 23 Stepper Motors (3) Dual Phase, 3A 333oz in. $1 No Reserve 3 Day
The best deal online right now for Nema 23 motors featuring over 300oz in of torqe. NEMA 23 Stepper Motors 3 Dual Phase 3A 333oz In | eBay
View ArticleProblem Why does it offset its lead in?
Hey guys, long time user of FC but just getting back into it. Like old times, I'm starting simple with a flange, but when I do a side cut on the outside, (DXF import, chain geometry on a square flange...
View ArticleNeed Help! CNC Allen Bradley
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...
View ArticleFUJI DC spindle drive boot up LED's
Hi Im having a problem with an old hitach seiki machine with a fanuc 6m control and a fuji fsd-15-dn-23 spindle drive. When i boot up the machine it has alarm 403 servo not ready on the screen. Doing a...
View ArticleNeed Help! Index Capability Encoder work with Viper200?
I'm trying to future proof the system by including as many features now as I can. Would an encoder that has Quadratue and Index work with the viper 200F even though the Index is not required? Or do I...
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Newbie Suggestions On Tool Setup - Profile Cut 6061 Alum.
Hey guys. I am working on cutting my first parts. I made it through getting all my material faced properly with the face mill. Thanks to all those who helped with that learning exercise. Now I think I...
View ArticleNeed Help! SV013 alarms on AL-2 lathe with Fanuc 10t
Noob problem here, for which i apoligize! So I purchased a 1987 AL-2 and am trying to get it up and running. After I set the z0 I hit home return(dunno if this is acceptable practice on this machine)...
View ArticleHelpful Tips For Using Inductive Proximity Sensors For Homing/Limits
First, this new forum software SUUUUUCKS! I made this post earlier, and it just disappeared into the ether - not an uncommon occurrence since the "upgrade". And the forums hang frequently, and go...
View ArticleJCUT machines from China???
Does anyone own a JCut 6060/6090 etc or any other mill/ lathe combo from JCUT? They look pretty good at a price that can't be beat, with lots of features you can add on easily. Was considering getting...
View ArticleLow Vibration causing the Z limit to switch
I noticed that the low vibration on my bosch colt router is causing the Z limits to go off. What kind of limit switches are you using on yours?
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Something different to test your cutter with.
I've been looking for the dimensions used on those triangle grid panels used in the old Skylab space habitat. Today I finally found them! It's called an isogrid and I found a PDF of a long document...
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Need Help !
Hello ! I installed Nc studio and the motion control card on my computer. But when I openned Nc studio this message appears sansnom.png Had someone a idea ? Thank you in advance Stéphane Attached...
View ArticleFault and Reset signal in DYN2H
I know the DNY2H driver has a pin to monitor for fault. Can anyone help with configuiring it to a PMDX bob and Mach 3. Is it also possible to reset the drives without power down and restart? Thanks
View Articleerror error on new install
I've a P3 733 Mhz with 512 ram. Ubuntu 10.04 and LinuxCNC 2.5 installed. When trying to start LinuxCNC I can't and get the following...Any ideas? Thanks! Print file information: RUN_IN_PLACE=no...
View ArticleHow to install 5th axis motor on a 4 axis motor controller Gecko 540?
I finally bit the bullet and bought a Harbor Freight X2 mill. I will buy the cncfusion motor mount kit with ballscrews. Now, I am contemplating on buying a Gecko g540 kit (I will only need 3 axis to...
View ArticleMilltronics Centurion 1 manual request.
I have had my mill up and running for some time now, a Fryer MB 11 with Milltronics Centurion 1 control. Thanks everybody for helping when I first received & setup my mill. Since then I have had...
View ArticleCan't find torque or other specs on Samsung DC servo motor.
Does anyone know the torque specifications on a Samsung CSM-02BBB1ANT3 DC motor? What is with companies being so secretive about product specifications? If someone is looking for motors to fit a...
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