How to control VFD inverter & spindle with Linux CNC/EMC 2
Hi all, I create a tutorial on how to control VFD with linux CNC: :)
View ArticleNeed Help! Puma 400L with programmable steadyrest
I own several Doosan puma 400L lathes with programmable steady rest and tailstock. I am looking for some software that will allow me to post all of my steady rest and tailstock moves as a part of my...
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Machining advice needed
Hi, I need some advice as to how to machine the transition area of a round object into a square with a standard 3 Axis machine. I have attached a couple pics of what I mean. I want to make a nice clean...
View Article2011 T3 SWISS LATHE DROPS
DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS ON WHAT THE BEST PLACE FOR ME TO GET RID OF MY DROPS FROM MY SWISS LATHE I HAVE ALMOST A THOUSAND PIECES OF 2011-T3 1.125 ROUNND BAR THAT IS +/-.0015 IN DIAMETER..
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Need Help: Selling HC 16,000 RPM spindle (have images, not sure about specs?)
This may be a bit odd, but do you know where one could sell a "Spindle" from a CNC Machine? My wife's father is an engineer / machinist and is looking to sell a Spindle. I offered to help him post, and...
View ArticleAyuda con KIRA KV3 MC
Hola, comunidad. A mi trabajo ha llegado una fresadora KIRA KV 3MC con controlador FANUC 10M (creo) de segunda mano. Como es de esperar, sin manuales. El jefe me ha designado para hacerla trabajar....
View ArticlePrototype keyboard case - CNC and laser
Hello! I'm a 15 year old student from North Wales and I'm looking to have a prototype made of an aluminium case I designed. I have got quotes for production from various companies in the UK. The price...
View ArticleSolved BoB Links to Information
I know how frustrating it is to try to learn something new by oneself.I have been a Machinist for about 13 years now ,and 10 of those on my own.It is a challenge to say the least.I have been doing...
View ArticlePlasma arc starting methods
I have been having troubles with HF starting, I just wanted to know why the higher end machines use HF while the Powermax air plamas use blowback start ? Are there any advantages to using HF starting ?...
View Articleunder sized resistor??
Im wiring up my new G540. I had to replace one of my steppers a while back and with my permission the supplier substituted a different motor. Its a 3 amp per phase motor. i put a 3k ohm resistor on the...
View ArticleThanks to your forum I have succeeded
Hi, I follow your forum with great interest, I decided to build a small cnc to use for my hobby. I wanted to share with you the first moments of the life of my small cnc. Thanks to all the forum Massimo
View ArticleNeed Help! necesito ayuda
Buen día : Soy operario novato de una router cnc shms1325c. y tengo problemas con las curvas que hago en corel , las exporto a dxf y al abrirlas en artcam me sale una sucesión de lineas rectas que...
View Articlecurvas en artcam
Buen dia: Tengo problemas con las curvas que hago en corel , exporto en dxf y abro en artcam porque en corel las veo perfectas y en artcam las veo seccionadas en lineas rectas , provocando que la curva...
View ArticleNew Machine Build How can I support material being cut on my 10W laser CNC?
Q1. I have a 10W, 10600nm, CO2 Synrad laser that I'm going to try out on my CNC machine. I want to try it out on cardboard and whatever other light material I can find. I have a plywood table on my...
View ArticleNeed Help! Emboss from Image.
I'm trying to machine a texture on a aluminum ring. Every thing looks like it is working but the simulation. I can't get it to simulate at all. I'm using emboss from image, wrapping group, slice...
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Problem anybody know ?
anybody know why I cant seem to draw this part right. I made a solid cylinder, a solid cube, then placed the cubes end into the cylinder, and did a Boolean add to form a solid, then using solid fillet,...
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More info on these steppers?
Hello again everyone. Since no one has responded to my last post about a SaleCNC XJ1325 machine I thought maybe if I got specific on the parts I need more info on someone would be able to help. I have...
View Article6040z s65j modification help!
Hi, Im new to the cnc scene and new to these forums, but have already gotten a lot of good information from spending the last umteen hours reading until my head is numb. I, like so many other, bought a...
View ArticleTraining Videos
Has anyone tried any training DVD's to get started with ? I need to get a beginners DVD, basic 101 type thing. I have already bought a number of books, but I learn better watching than reading. I know...
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