Problem Turret and servo/encoder timing off
I have a Tongtai Topper lathe with fanuc OITC control. We had a hit the other day where our new operator hit a boring bar on the chuck in the process of a tool change. After resetting and taking back...
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here is the board I want to buy CNC 4 Axis Driver 2M542 4 2A Breakout Interface Board for Router System Kit | eBay with this board if one chip (xis ) burns will other still work fully?
View ArticleG540 Stripped Trimpot
G540 Rev 5 and Mach3 new setup. I stripped Z axis trimpot. How do I swap with A axis. do i have to physically change drives or just software settings. Thanks Bob
View ArticleNewbie freezing vise but move workpiece?
Hi all, I'm new to sprutcam (running version 8) and have hit a snag that should be an easy fix, but I cant seem to solve- I have a part that needs two setups- clamp left end in vice, mill the right...
View ArticleProblem GIBBSCAM - PLUGINS - Mach.Sim-TMS
I've learned how to import the vnc's correctly, but can't manage to edit machining process's of the imported vnc file? Any idea's? anyone? GibbsCAM - plugins - Mach.Sim-TMS
View ArticleF1 In Schools Router Bits
Hi, We have a Denford Router 2600, which is controlled with Quickcam Pro and vnc. We would like to enter the F1 In Schools Competition. We currently don't have the required piece to machine our car,...
View ArticleNewbie Training Professor Box set, any good?????
Hello friends. Several months ago I bought BobCAD V25 but have not taken much time to learn it yet. I am asking to see if anyone has used the Training Professor Box set? Was it worth investing the...
View ArticleX2 CNC Retrofit kit wanted - motor mounts etc
I have a Harbor Freight X2 Mini mill that I want to retrofit into CNC. I am looking for someone that can make the parts needed to mount the motors/ spacer according like fignoggle design or hossmachine...
View ArticleNewbie Looking for advice on a machine to engrave stainless steel, depth needed
I'd like to be able to engrave very small, highly detailed high resolution images into stainless steel. I need to have some depth, so CerMark type solutions are not an option. I don't need extreme...
View ArticleNew Machine Build Stepper power
I am building a cnc machine using a Porter Cable router. What would be a good size stepper to use? I am not looking for anything spectacular, just average.
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Vice Handle
The vice handle that came with my vice is just a little too long and hits a cross feed wheel. I purchased some 6061 ali bar stock and milled up a new one that allows me to completely rotate it. This...
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Aaron's Titan TM20LV (clone BM20 / G0704)
TM20LV-3.jpg Unboxing the machine as shipped by Stuart Duncan from Titan Machinery Central Coast NSW. XY Axis 8.jpg Strip down of the XY saddle XY Axis-2.jpg X axis stripped down Z Axis-1.jpg Z axis...
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Dirt Bike Rear Axle Spacer
Used some good old 6061 ali. There are two spacers in the image. All I have to do is cut them out and clean them up. These are for a Maico MC250 1977. Ji Attached Images Spacer1.jpg (460.2 KB)
View ArticleNeed Help! 0ITD RS232 problem
I am trying to DNC interface two retrofit machine with a 0ITD control and they do not have the RS232 port. Can I buy the cable and plug it in to the JD36A plug behind the screen and change parameter...
View Articledesignate rapid path?
Ok, one more question: I am cutting a piece held in an "Alligator-Jaw" clamp - it's very long & skinny, and allows the material to be milled around the profile. The problem is my machine doesn't...
View ArticleNeed Help! V25 drilling in nesting
Hi everyone again i'm still having problems posting!!! Can you only have so many words in your post? Can someone give me some ideas Thanks Keith
View ArticleLoud noise on slow feed?
Just got my moving gantry CNC up and running and I'm just fiddling with the program and jogging the machine. Is the machine supposed to make a slightly screeching, somewhat loud noise when it runs...
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A Warning about Grizzly and the G0704 mill
So, I was planning and really excited about doing a G0704 mill cnc mill conversion. I bought Hoss's plans and have been bugging him with emails asking only those question a newby can, and to his credit...
View ArticleNeed Help! Fanuc 6TA manual rs232 connection
I have set up the fanuc 6TB machine successfuly to comunicate through rs232, but I have another machine to setup and it is unfortunately fanuc 6TA it is different it has jumpers on the communication...
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