867 Error
Hi, We are getting an 867 error on our VK-45 mkII It appears after power on/start hydraulics. It is apparently related to a "4th axis velocity feedback disconnect". However we do not have a 4th axis...
View ArticleHAAS ST-20 Z Axis Travel Limit
Just wanted to post a warning and rant to anyone looking at getting one of these lathes. We got one with a standard bolt on style turret, and when you bolt in a standard 1" tool, guess what? You can't...
View ArticleG540 and Sherline vfd
Ok I have gotten my g540 all wired up but I can't get my spindle working.. using the 3 vfd pins to replace the potentiometer on the sherline drive. I get no response.. I'm also attempting to use a...
View ArticleHeidenhain tool touch probe caliberation using prism.
FGU (RT) CNC is a classic model of universal milling machine manufactured by FERMAT Machinery. Specifically designed for making machining parts, it is best suited for industrial processes involving...
View ArticleNeed Help! Mazak AJV 4th and 5th Axis drive faulty
Hi. I have a Yamazaki Mazak AJY with Mitsubushi Mazatrol M-32 control. The machine is eqipped with 5 Axes but mostly we use only 3 Axes. Recently the drive for 4th and 5th axis has become faulty. The...
View ArticleHyperMill and hyperfact for sale
Hi together, does any of you guys know a place/ website to trade CAM-software? My company took over another small company and we do have now a dongle for the hyperfact and the hypermill software, as...
View Articlewhats a good vice for a mini mill?
i just got a DM2900 mini mill and its travel is only about 9" each axis. id like a machining vice..but there isnt much room for a big kurt one, so im wondering if anyone has find one thats great for...
View Articledual Z axis setup questions
I like to inquire with the user here on the zone, To develop, a how to blog setup...... as to how to set up dual Z axis using mach. Im looking for advice... ideas to develop dual z axis using water...
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RFQ Need a mold for a bowl cut from MDF in Portland, OR
Hello, I'm looking for someone in the Portland, Oregon area who can cut a mold for a simple bowl out of MDF. This master mold will then be used to construct a ceramic mold which my wife will use to...
View ArticleHelp with my CNC
Good Afternoon Do not know if this is the place to post but... I have a CNC machine that was doing well until I changed the size on my motors. This is a pretty basic 3-axis machine using Mach3 as the...
View ArticleHAAS Visual Quick Code / CAM Cutter Comp Interference
I run a Haas TM2 at work. I have now scrapped my seconded part due to a inconvenience between Visual Quick Codes and Programing in CAM. Heres my problem: Say I use a 1/2" end mill (tool 1) to do a...
View Articlewanting to convert bridgeport mill to 2 or 3 axis cnc
I have 2 Bridgeport milling machines, one is a j head step pully the other is an variable speed head. Both are 9x42" machines and recently been scraped in with DRO's. I want to do it myself and make...
View Articlespindle speed
Just hooked up my spindle for Mach III control. Mach III will control my spindle and turn it on/off but even when off the spindle spins very very slowly. The lcd on the machine shows a value of .82. I...
View ArticleTwinCAM
A friend of mine recently purchase a Holz-Her Unimaster 7726 (I think that is the name and model from memory) which is programmed via TwinCAM. I am not familiar with this program but having 20 years...
View ArticleNeed Help! Autodesk Inventor to SolidWorks
I have an entire assembly made of very many parts in Inventor and I want to convert it to a SolidWorks assembly. I have both programs installed on my computer, but every time I open the Inventor...
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Driver Board TEST circuit
I designed a STAND alone CNC DRIVER Test board. No need for PC, Software, etc. Does BASIC checkout of Driver electronics, stepper motor, etc. I am using SOC-Robotics Bipolar driver cards (4) that plug...
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CNC METAL CUTTING MACHINE
Hi ,guys ,this is june from DSP SZ Technology Co;Ltd ,today I share you our product :CNC METAL CUTTING MACHINE ,this machine is known by more power ,high quality ,high precision and high speed ,it is...
View ArticleNeed Help! What do you think about this kit?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ship-from-...item2ec7425735 What do you guys think about this kit for a cnc plasma table? Regards Is Sent from my PadFone 2 using Tapatalk 4 Beta
View Article60W co2 tube on 40W power supply?
Hi! I suspect I'll have to replace my cheap 40W laser tube eventually. Would it be possible to drive a 60W glass tube from my (pretty new) 40W PSU? Thanks! /Per
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