Need Help! drill pattern generator
Hi all Am trying to track down a piece of software I seen once that could take a bitmap picture and generate a drill pattern using the image for the outline. I think the example showed a skull and...
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RFQ- Aluminum manifold
I need 26 pc. Material is 2"x2" square 6061 aluminum, cut and ends milled square 8" long. Please include material, machining and shipping to zip 43543 and include time frame. I expect to order these...
View ArticleConfig files for EMC2/LinuxCNC users?
I'm hoping to be setting my 1100 up over the next 4-5 days. Does anyone have config files they'd be willing to share for their machine, preferably with 4th axis and/or touch probe?
View ArticleFirst PRO4848 is coming to TN!
I ordered a PRO4848 early this week, a couple of days after they were available to purchase. As far as I know, it was the first PRO mechanical kit purchased! I got an email today that it's been...
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Need Help! Limit switches and Linuxcnc
Recently I have been changing over the drives on my 2nd build router. It was inspired by Patrick Hood Daniels Blacktoe cnc machine. The chain and belt drive however were giving lots of problems so I...
View ArticleNeed Help! Edgecam Dmu 50 post
Hi , I need a post for my DMG DMU 50 machine. Anyone help me ? Thanks
View ArticleNeed Help! Tool list for post
Can anyone help me, I want a tool list in my mill programs at the top when I post How do I go about modifying the post
View ArticleTorus - What are the spindle speeds?
I'm looking at the smaller Torus as a more complete CNC machine to take the place of my converted PM25 mill. Novakon, note if you could give me 16 or more inches of travel it would feel like more of an...
View ArticleDoes feed slow if spindle slows?
Tried a cut today that the machine could not quite handle. .5" 2 flute coated carbide .8 DOC tapered cut with max radial engagement of .175 in 6061, 5100RPM and 25ipm. Didn't seem like that big a cut,...
View ArticleDM2400 won't run
I have a DM2400 cnc that is stuck initializing when "yes" is pressed on the controller. When "no" is pressed it lists a few lines and then asks for an axis. When an axis is chosen and I try to jog,...
View ArticleNeed a little help setting up mach 3 and a Gecko G540
Hello I am having problems getting Mach 3 to "communicate" with my stepper motor controller. I have a wired up Gecko G540 driver with four nema 23 stepper motors. When under power I show a green led...
View ArticleNeed Help! defining corner types v24
Hi I'm wondering if its possible in Bobcad to define internal and external corners as "sharp" while pocketing. Basically i'm needing to post without i's and j's and i'm guessing this is the only way it...
View ArticleWhat's the SMALLEST plasma torch available
I need to slow down my cut speed on thinner materials (to stop table vibration). I've got a Hypertherm Powermax 1250 but it's smallest nozzles are 40 amp. The manual says the current can go as low as...
View ArticleNewbie Canceling program input? 0m
sorry for another silly question. I'm constantly accidentally hitting "input" rather than the "down cursor" to switch programs. LSK starts blinking waiting for a signal from the DNC. it just sits there...
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Gecko G201X and KL34 motor tuning.
My Z is using this KL34 Stepper with G201X Gecko. I wired the stepper motor as bipolar parrarell. It then goes to G201X pins This then go to C10 BOB I've set the curent setting to be 6.2 Amp on this...
View ArticleShanghai Ad&Machinery Expo 2013 10-13th July
We are showing machine on the exhbition again in 2013, Time is 10-13th July, We will take our 4-axis machining center, ATC machine with Siemens control system and Siemense servo, BIG rotary machine for...
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My Sieg X1 basket case
I figured I would start a thread on this seperate from my other build thread. I bought a very cheap x1 cnc basket case. Looked like this. P82A0143.jpgP82A0137.jpg The guy I got it from was going to use...
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Need Help! Gecko G201X with KL34 Stepper 8 wires motor tuning with Mach3
I've post this thread in the wrong section before, so here we go. My Z is using this KL34 Stepper with G201X Gecko. I wired the stepper motor as bipolar parrarell. It then goes to G201X pins This then...
View ArticleJust In BT15 and ISO spindle cartridges and spindle shaft kits.
This may be of interest to those who are building their own machines or want to modify their existing small machines.
View ArticleNew Machine Build Stay away from this pseudo future open source
Hi all newbie, If your are like a lot of people who want make his own CO2 laser engraver/cutter, you will surelly cross a "dinosaur" :eek:. I can only recommend you to stay very far away from this...
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