New Machine Build Anyone running two Gecko drives off same BOB port?
I am working towards a cnc machine with a rotary axis, which would total 5 drives (y axis has two rack and pinion's, one x axis, one z axis, and one rotary axis). Is anyone running a combo board ( 4...
View ArticleSpindle encoder (for LinuxCNC)?
I'd like to add an encoder (e.g. a basic single-pulse type) to my spindle for realtime RPM and maybe rigid tapping. Wondering if anyone has done one of these and if so how they went about...
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I've visited CNCzone for many years just for interest since I love manufacturing technology and have had a career in various mfg fields. I'm now working on building a cnc router and other things. I...
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Problem Redsail x700 Y-axis failure
I have a x700 that is about 8 months old. Recently the Y axis has been acting up on and off. The motor would randomly stop working sometimes mid cut. A restart of the system some times fixes it. I have...
View ArticleMetric Spoilboard
I have a Metric Spoilboard Program on my CNC that I use to resurface the spoilboard after so much used in order to increase suction..My question is how can I save this program to a USB Stick for safe...
View ArticleCollets
I have a perske vs60 router and the info I find says to use either a syoz20 or er25 collets Is there a difference between the the. There is a big difference on the price Thanks
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Collet for Yuasa Speeder
Anybody know exactly what collet this is? Who might have one? Where I might get one? The overall length is about 1.090" and the diameter at the shoulder is 0.630" apx. Attached Images Collet and...
View Article21M-B Simulator
I'm setting up a 21M simulator and have ran into a problem. The control is in a constant EMG state. This is holding the RST (F1.1) signal high. The simulator consists of a 21M-B (2202-0900) with a...
View ArticleSalman and SRK finally makeup, and in public!
Salman and SRK finally makeup, and in public! Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan says his longstanding "disagreements" with Salman Khan will not come to an end courtesy a film, a filmmaker or an...
View ArticleJob Opening Tool & Die Maker
Need minimum of 2-3 years experience as a Tool & Die Maker. Custom machine shop located in the Kansas City, Mo area. Day shift-Mon-Fri. Overtime available. $23.00-26.00 per hour. Relocation...
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Need Help! Can I get help converting .tap to .bpp
Hello everyone, I am looking for help with a special project. I have been tasked to try an experiment on one of our Rovers by having it mill a 3D object. The file is currently in .tap and I only have...
View ArticleProblem 4th AXIS STANDARD UPGRADE
I just added 4th axis standard and now I can't access my 3axis pro tool paths anybody else have this problem?
View ArticleNeed Help! Takisawa MAC-V0 tool turret problem
I have a Takisawa Drill tap center equipped with Fanuc OMC and Tool turret with NSK drive. In the morning whenever I am trying to on this machine it's tool turret rotate and vibrate without any command...
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3D Surface Machining
Hello All, I need to machine a part with a slot whose wall is sloped at angle. For this slot(through hole), I tried a few Surface Finish Finish methods(Surface Finish Contour, Surface Finish Parallel...
View Articleitnc 530 program transfering problem
I am new to this type of machine and I have no idea how to transfer programs to/from the computer. Any pointers are REALLY HELPFUL. I do not have the slightest idea how or where to start, I have done...
View ArticleNeed Help! Need V-22 for sick friend w/cancer, owns & has Dongles Lost...
Hey guys and gals, I have a friend who is a Navy veteran with mesothelioma lung cancer, now moved into brain too. Can't do much but sit at home when not in hospital. He wants to draw with his Bobcad...
View ArticleNewbie Meaning of N in load max spec
im trying to find out what " - Load max. - 5000 N" means in this technical data sheet... TECHN. DATA / ITEMS SUPPLIED - Aluminum cast, powder coated gray - 2 anti rotation elements - 2 M8x20 socket...
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4 Aluminum Parts, Quanity of 10 each Part
I have attached a drawing of 4 parts I am looking to have machined. The material is 6061-T6 Aluminum. Hopefully the drawing is detailed enough, I have each part drawn in separate sldprt files but when...
View ArticleNeed Help! LB15 Alarm A 241 Panel/crp receive 80
I started my lathe up this morning and was about to continue on with a job I started yesterday. The lathe started up as usual and I pushed the cycle start button. It started the program and did a tool...
View ArticleNeed Help! OT-a Parameter issues
Their are several issues listed in this Help request. If you can help on any one of them that would be great. I have a 1986 Takasawa Lathe with an O-T a series controller. I registered with Takasawa...
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