Key Board stoped working
My key board stop working about a week ago so I change it out with a new one and now the new one stoped working to late to call tormach any one have this happen ? Need help Thanks :banana:
View ArticleRFQ- Shift knob and top cap
I would like to have 2 different parts made. A lower shift knob and top cap. Looking to get a quote for 10 ea. Material 6061-T6 Alum. Engraving to be with 1/32 ball endmill. All dimensions mostly + or...
View ArticleUC100 w. G540
Hello, I am new to CNC and am having a little trouble with Mach 3. I have a Gecko G540 controller and I'm trying to use the UC100 USB connector. I have the .xml file loaded however the reset button...
View Article2x a strip with 5x .036 holes with precise spacing
I am looking to have two of these produced. The holes are all the way through and .036" (+- 0.0005) (#64 drill). Holes are spaced 0.986" (+- 0.003) apart Holes are 0.300" (+- 0.010) from the long side...
View ArticleNeed Help! Lead in move
Hi I am making some cupboards out of laminated chipboard. I am using holding tabs to keep the panels from moving, I have applied a spiral in and out to prevent chipping of the panel edge. The router...
View Articlewhere is fanuc fixpro
Hi Guys, In mitsubishi M70 system, There is a parameter to see the fix program on controller, when change the 1166 fixpro parameters to 1, you can see all fix macro programs on program page, G81, G82,...
View Article10 Things to Consider Before Installing a CNC Plasma Cutting System
Check out our latest EZ Cut CNC blog about how to prepare you business for a CNC plasma cutting system. We have found these steps to be critical in a successfully installing and operating a CNC plasma...
View ArticleProblem >Collet Slipping on .625 carbide drill
Drilling with live tool on lathe using holder that has ER25 collet. Keep locking the machine up during drilling. Determined the problem is the drill slipping in the collet and overloading the thrust...
View ArticleRobofil 290P what`s needed for autothreading ?
It appears our machine has some autothreading hardware, namely the last few belt driven rollers, i believe the middle one of the three is for wire feed during rethreading, as far as i know there is...
View Articlecitizen f25, fanuc 3t
yes, an f25! im resurrecting the dead here, ive never run a swiss before, ive figured out how to operate it, today i was realigning everything(very neglected machine) to realign the rotary bushing to...
View ArticleWhats the scoop on Samsung Lathes
(group)Greetings y'all, So we have a couple Samsung lathes in our floor. I have never been around one and was wondering how they rate? I believe they are a Mori Seiki copy? I have always been...
View ArticleNewbie Setting Homing Limits and switches
Hi, I am new to mach 3 and have been watching video tutorials. I have noticed that the sample g codes are engraving very small like they are in mm even though I have the system set up for inches. I was...
View ArticleJust In New Guy
HI, I am a machinist with 30 years experience who has been teaching for 5 years. I also still maintain our family business part time. Good to be here as I've been reading many posts in these forums and...
View ArticleEZTRAK Spindle trouble
Hello, My EZTRAK stopped in the middle of a heavy cut after hours of working fine. I was cutting some AL/BRONZE at a feed of 3.0" with a speed of 700rpms, and a width cut of 5" with a fly cutter. I am...
View ArticleNeed Help! TB6560 v2 problems..
Hey Everyone! I picked up one of the sainsmart 3 axis boards to replace a very old hobby cnc board. I tried searching on this but i didnt come up with anything. I have everything hooked up right, the...
View ArticleNeed Help! EZTRAK Spindle Trouble
Hello, My EZTRAK stopped in the middle of a heavy cut after hours of working fine. I was cutting some AL/BRONZE at a feed of 3.0" with a speed of 700rpms, and a width cut of 5" with a fly cutter. I am...
View ArticleNeed Help! Fanuc OMC not display program in dripfeed mode
Hi all My CNC machine used Fanuc OMC, every thing seem OK, but I can't see the program on screen when I use dripfeed mode( the machine can work untill the end of program, but I can't check witch the...
View ArticleDo MC resellers have defined areas they can sell in?
The reason I ask is that I have only one reseller in my area and they dont want to budge an inch. I am upgrading my level 3 router with 4 axis curve to 5 axis with solids and productivity+ (which it...
View ArticleNeed Help! False triggering of limit swtiches
Hello, I am retrofitting a machine going from NCSTUDIO to Mach3. It has a proprietary control card built into the pc and the breakout board is nothing more than an DB15 plug breakout board. I wired in...
View ArticleHandwheel Axis Select Not Working
Hey Folks, Does anyone have any ideas with this issue: I have a Fagor 8025M controller on a mill/router that has a Fagor 100P style handwheel. There is a button on the handwheel that is supposed to...
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