Anyone have experience with a Hitachi SJ200 VFD smoking
Had a new Hitachi SJ200 VFD smoke this past weekend following a couple of successful (uneventful) initial test-runs. The unit smoked immediately upon power-up but had run several minutes the day before...
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New Machine Build Totally stipping my variable speed head! CANT GET TOP...
Hey All! So my machine is not a bridgeport, but more like a clone. I am totally stripping my machine to the last bolt, cleaning it, replacing worn out parts, and reassembling it with new electronics...
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experienced opinions needed on DIY 4th axis
i just got a dyna myte DM2900 mini mill. its travel is something like 10" x 7" x 10" (specs are hard to come by and i cant measure the travel yet) i would like a 4th axis, but im not sure exactly how...
View ArticleANNOUNCING NOVAKONS SUMMER CONTEST
Novakon Forum Novakon would like to take this time to thank all of its participants and enthusiastic customers for posting interesting threads and small projects on our forum. As a result we have seen...
View ArticleNeed Help! Z Zero and Z machine coordinates change during run
ran into a problem today during a pocket cut where my z zero would change about 1/4 inch during the run. i also noticed the mach coor DRO also changes the same amount. i checked for slippage by...
View ArticleHaas HRT-110 "slow?"
Hi Everyone, I am in the process of programming a rotary/mill combination and have noticed that the rotary runs somewhat "jerky." See video. At first I thought it may be the axis brake but, its not....
View ArticleProblem Leadscrew backlash measurements not accurate with compensation on
I have noticed that when I use my dial indicator and check the backlash on my lathe with BC comp. off on the Z axis I am reading about .0038" backlash. If I account for this in controller and turn BC...
View ArticleWE-CIM Version 21 is in development
We are currenttly working on Version 21 and we are looking for any suggestions as to new features you would like to see. Post your request here and we will let you be partof our development staff. Gary...
View ArticleTHK KR46 block removal help
I have a THK KR4620B with 2 big blocks. One is free the other is attached to the ball screw. The free block is towards the floating end or opposite the motor. Is there a way I can remove the free block...
View ArticleNewbie how do i slave motors together without mach 3
i have a 3 axis tb6560 board and 4 nema 23 stepper motors with a 24 volt power supply, I know its not practical, but im hoping it will work. i need 2 stepper motors to run the x axis, how would i go...
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Best Surface Mothod
Hi there, I am trying to create a surface, can someone help me achieve this? With "Surface-Net", I was able to create a surface, but this surface doesn't have the contour I need. I tried a few...
View ArticleNew Machine Build AXYZ 4008 CNC Router !!!
I was wondering if anyone else has this machine (AXYZ 4008) and they are using Bobcam to program it? I would love to ask a few questions. Thanks in Advance!
View ArticleAndre, datum and datum origin
Do you have a good video explaining how to use both? Know why when I import a drawing with 0,0 in the center of a round part it doesn't end up in the center of the drawing, and it looks like the datum...
View ArticleLooking for some recommendations.....
Hello, I am in search for a FADAL 15, 3016 or, if the price is right, 4020. This machine is for extreme hobby use, not production, however I am pretty strict in terms of accuracy of my parts; which...
View ArticleNewbie Setting up manual tool changes in Bobcad/cam v24
Im very new to this world so your help and kindness is appreciated. I have a simple machIII based 3 axis machine for sheet goods mainly. Lets say I have a part or parts ready and tool paths...
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Facing the Price War, Steeltailor Says No to Price Reduction
20130508190032-c225c445-me.jpg In 2013, a weak economy befell all over the world, many cutting machine manufacturers do not know how and what to do except seeking a way out by reducing the price. At...
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Need Help! Mazak T1 zero return help
Hello Can anyone help me get this machine going. Thanks I can zero return axis but I get these ALARMS. See picture Thanks Attached Images uploadfromtaptalk1375326352973.jpg (56.3 KB)...
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