Gecko g540 and SmoothStepper USB
Hi CNC brains! I need some help / advice to set up a machine to run a USB SmoothStepper and a Gecko g540 breakout board. I want to buy the frame of the CNC 6040 from Yoocnc 3020 3040 6040 series -...
View ArticleAngular Resolution with timing belts, the way to go?
Hi everyone, new to the forum, pretty new to mechanical engineering as well. Although what I'm about to ask for advice on is not directly related to CNC's I figure this forum would be where I could...
View ArticleNew guy
New guy "on the block". I've been in industrial maintenance for about 27 years....but I am a tech. My grandpa was a real machinist so in my old age I am getting my feet wet. Just bought a new lathe and...
View ArticleNeed Help! Everything is in place, except PP setup.
MC500V with Yasnac 3000g control. Someone please help me with the post processor? I've never dealt with this end of things before.
View ArticleNewb - looking for a 12"x18" cnc (DIY or buy&build)
Hello All, I have recently be come obsessed with CNCs and would like to make/buy my own. I dont have much space so my first will be relatively small, with a working area of about 12" by 18". I will use...
View ArticleNeed Help! Data transfer script for Fanuc 04PC controler
I am stuck here but I know there is a way out. The problem is I would like to write a simple program that will send code to a controller from a PC over a serial port. I have already created a script...
View ArticleJob Opening Mastercam NC Programmers needed
I have 5 contract positions open in Kent, WA. Must have hard metals and Mastercam x4 or newer. If you are interested in hearing more please contact me at jack.elder@thexpertsinc.com. thanks, Jack
View ArticleLaser CNC Pricing
I am just getting my laser table up and running hopfully this week. I have had some requests for pricing cutting of acrylic. I am not sure how to base the costing, and am looking for suggestions. I can...
View ArticleNeed Help! deep hole drilling on sts316
Hi all, We required to drill 1/16" dia. by 1.3" deep hole in stainless stell. There are 22 holes in each part for 300 parts. Anyone can offer what type of drill I can use and should I use pecking at...
View ArticleNeed Help! MX2600st two path control
Hi all, We are trying running ID thread on main spindle using lower turret and face rigid tapping on sub-spindle using upper turret. Every time the program approach M29 code it stops ID thread and...
View ArticleProblem Hitachi Wire EDM communication w/ Windows 7 Problem
I have a Hitachi wire EDM machine with a SP150 System H F control. I have successfully communicated with this control with an older Windows XP computer for a number of years. Upgraded to a Windows 7...
View ArticleJust In Software
Hi I am new here. Hope someone can help me. I am looking for software that can manage my material space on my laser cutter. Thanks
View ArticleBridgeport GX710 VMC program editor disabled
Guys, We have a Bridgeport GX710 Fanuc VMC, and we had problem with it few months back and a technician came and fixed it and I think he did something with the parameter, now we are not able to edit or...
View ArticleNeed Help! Machine tool supply in Charlotte & NJ
Hey Guys, I didn't want this to be my first post in this section but I need some help! In the near future I will post about my machine build (RF-45 clone, surprise surprise), but right now I need some...
View ArticleMilling Machine
Hello, Allthough I am very interested in CNC, its a little out of my legeau. My handicap is that I do not have the skills for drawing(yet) So I do my milling the old fashion way. The reason I regitered...
View Articletool sheet editing
Hi All , anybody know how to edit tool sheet format i need to add z depth in to my tool sheet i m using Sheet_Full_RTF.xslt . Thanks for help
View Article4 axis
Can some one help me understand tool paths in 4 axis I have wasted days trying to get even 1 tool path to work 5 axis is easy with the drive surfaces but I need to be able do 4 axis as that is what my...
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Configure Macropump
Bartkuzar, 1: Create Macropump script. 2: Enable Macropump 3: Configure Input Please post results. Jeff... Attached Images 1.jpg (119.2 KB) 2.jpg (120.3 KB) 3.jpg (132.3 KB) Attached Files...
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GPS Bracket
I hate suction caps and even if you use some dish washing liquid on them they don't say put forever. From the pantry I found some aluminium 6061 T6 flat bar that could be used. I went out to my car and...
View ArticleRetired hobby machinist
Hello All, I joined to learn more about how to retrofit my Rong FU mill and maybe my Enco 12X36 lathe to CNC. I hope to pick up information that can help me determine things like the size stepper...
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