Is Cad Cam killing the trade of the machinist?
What do you think? I'm a tradesman for 20 years now, I've had Cad Cam jobs before. Now I'm finding engineers are now getting the Cad Cam jobs. Machinists are being treated like trained monkeys and...
View ArticleDynatorch - Super B or XLR8
Looking for anyone that has purchased a Dynatorch in the last year or so. Which model did you go with? What do you like most about your table? Do you run it a down draft or a water table? What options...
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UPCOMING CNC MACHINE FAIRS Details "FEIMAFE 2013" held in Sao Paulo, BRAZIL Date:03 - 08 JUNE 2013 "WMTS" held in Edmonton, CANADA Date:04 - 06 JUNE 2013 For more details and query please visit our...
View ArticleNeed phase converter advice
Hi all- I currently have a 20 HP American Rotary HD phase converter. It works great, and I have not had any problems with it. The problem is that I purchased a large hydraulic Iron Worker. The Iron...
View ArticleJust In What are the symptoms for co2 laser tube (RECI) dead
i have a 130 w reci laser tube. problem i am facing that it is a screw tube so there is some sparking at phase end(Positive end) of the tube i used insulation tape to stop the sparking but still there...
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View ArticlePrismatic Milling?
Hi to you all, recently I came across the term "Prismatic Milling". Could someone explain to me what exactly prismatic milling means? Many thanks.
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Need Help! Vectric VCarve Pro - Embossing Dies - V-Carve toolpath problem
I make Embossing dies out of 7 mm Magnesium Alloy. They are not bigger than 150mm x 100mm. For my roughening, I use a 3 mm router bit. 5 mm deep with an offset of 0.4 mm. And for finishing I use a 6 mm...
View ArticleHaas TL1 Loosing Z Position
Hi to you all, we have a small problem with the TL1 Lathe. When we power it up on a morning, sometimes it has problems referencing the Z axis, the saddle will move slowly in a Z+ direction as it should...
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Mini CNC router-The hot sale from Morn
Applicable area: The metal engraving machine can be used to make metal mould such as aluminum-plastic composite panel ,sheet copper, thin aluminum sheet ,sheet iron plate and wood mould, art...
View ArticleBest East Coast USA HDPE Lumber Source
Does anyone know where I can possibly get small amounts of HDPE lumber on the east coast in different colors? This would be for making outdoor furniture. Thanks for any info, Dave
View Articleengraving / laser machine problems
hi there, i am from western australia and i have been reading thru the forums on several topics over the last few years as i have a rotary engraver and a laser maching, also sublimation printer. over...
View ArticleCNCZone newbie
Hi, everyone New & inexperienced user of a multicam 3000 cnc, using to cut acrylic mostly but also dibond & mdf for jig making. Looking forward to picking up tips & tricks. Already have one...
View ArticleSetting up Bridgeport 412 TNC2500 after power supply replacement
Hi I have finally got my 412 into working order (I hope!!!) So far turned machine on, asks to pass over references, press yellow 'power on' button, press green 'cycle start' 3 times, all axes moved...
View ArticleHastings breech plug
I need a dimensioned drawing or 3D model, or the breech plug for a Hastings .50 caliber black powder barrel used on a Remington 1100. Just like fishing " you should have been here yesterday ", I did a...
View ArticleBridgeport 412 bearings
Hi all Has anyone ever changed the spindle bearings on a 412x with 4000 rpm spindle as I could do with the bearing numbers if anyone can help?? Cheers Jay
View ArticleComplete CNC Controller System (Featuring The Top Names In The Indusrtry)
This is a complete controller featuring motors 3 570 oz in through software. $1 No Reserve 7 daysComplete CNC Controller System Featuring The Top Names in The Indusrtry | eBay
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Invite Beta user for CutLeader V4.0, Full function license on Free
Before the formal release of CutLeader4.0, we invite beta users here to help us improve the quality and function of the software. We would provide technical support and free license with full function...
View ArticleNeed Help! program crash
weve had bobcad for approx. 4 years now. we started with V23, then we got a copy of V24 and most recently V25. although, we havenst started using V25 yet as it wants to you put in stock geometry for...
View ArticleThere should be a stickey on this forum.
chinese machinery have "NO WARRANTY" there "guarantee" is useless (they require proof that parts are defective and ask for its return) by doing this the cost of return "shipping back" cost more than...
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