Picking High Precision CNC under 5k
Hello All, Our group is looking for the right CNC to make our own microfluidic devices. We will be milling metals (mostly aluminum), plastics, and semiconducting materials (silicon and silicon...
View ArticleNewbie Too many lines of code for my mitsubishi m645 controller
I know there is a way around this but I am new to this world. More than 15,000 lines of code and my controller's memory is full. I know there is a way to feed data to the controller as it is machining...
View ArticleCan I get the rigidity with Openrail vee groove?
Hello All, I am in the process of designing a medium sized CNC machine to be used to cut thin aluminum sheet to build a homebuilt plane. Material is mostly 2024 and 6061 ranging from .020" to .125"....
View ArticleNeed Help! Help with getting a Mach3 machine to read a code generated in...
A friend is building pool cues, and wanted to make some inlays, I sent him the program, but the machine won't read it. I used default machine and Fanuc control for post, I also used a Mach3 post that...
View ArticleNeed Help! Gear Cutting Hob Bad Finish
Hi, Hoping someone can help, I am using a semi-auto gear cutting machine to cut straight spur gears. I am using a 3 module 20 PA HSS hob to cut various spur gears. The machine is quite old but new to...
View ArticleNeed Help! Gear Hobbing - Bad Finish
Hi, Hoping someone can help, I am using a semi-auto gear cutting machine to cut straight spur gears. I am using a 3 module 20 PA HSS hob to cut various spur gears. The machine is quite old but new to...
View ArticleSpindle Orient error Fadal 3016FX Fanuc control
Hi Guys, I have this error. If I try to orient the spindle, by M6 tool change, or in MDI and use M190 then I get this error: 9081 SPN 1 :S-SPINDLE ERROR (AL-081) It also errors if I try to rigid tap as...
View ArticleSpindle Orient error Fadal 3016FX Fanuc control
Hi Guys, I have this error. If I try to orient the spindle, by M6 tool change, or in MDI and use M190 then I get this error: 9081 SPN 1 :S-SPINDLE ERROR (AL-081) It also errors if I try to rigid tap as...
View ArticleNeed Help! post processor mastercam v9.1
hello i need a post processor for a mitsubishi wire edm FX10 with mastercam v 9.1. could someone assist me in this matter. thanks in advance. Best regards Daniel.
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Bending part on swiss
Just curious too how parts are bent while on machine. I'm running several Citizens and was curious to how this is done. I've attached a pic of an example. Thanks everyonebend.jpg Attached Images...
View Articlequestions
Ello everybody not really cnc but i'm the shop foreman and thought this might be a good way to get some answers
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2.5 D question
Trying to route outside the lines. I have tried about everything I can think of in profiling. I am a beginner with Madcam trying the software. I want to route these shapes and have them fitted so they...
View ArticleMach3 setup help
Hello everyone. I recently designed and built my own version of a CNC sold here on cnczone. The machine is mechanically assembled for the most part. I want to setup mach3 and limit switches prior to...
View ArticleAmada IW 45 NC Iron worker
Hi all I have an Amada IW-45 NC hydraulic Ironworker and love it. It has a turntable with 6 tools on it. I can punch, shear, notch and bend flat plate, channel, and angle iron. It has a 8 foot servo...
View ArticleNeed Help! WANT TO BUY WINGXINE HIGH POWER SERVO ON ALIEXPRESS
Found this servo on aliexpress (see link below) I would like to use as a heavy duty upgrade for my coolant nozzles. Has anybody bought this or had any luck buying from aliexpress ? I'm not to sure...
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Need Help! Modify post processor?
Hello, I am wondering if anyone could give me a hand modifying a post processor for GibbsCam 2012. I have made some basic modifications to Mastercam posts in the past but have no experience doing this...
View ArticleG0704 drill chuck.
Where to buy a better/Aftermarket Drill chuck for G0704 mill. stock one with mill has way too much run out..
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Mastercam X7 Multi-Axis Video Tutorial on ebay and vtpros.net
I'm very excited to announce the launch of our MasterCAM X7 Multi-Axis Video Tutorial in HD. Check it out here on our website at VTPROS - HOME Or visit our Ebay Store here Mastercam x6 x7 Multi Axis 4...
View ArticleLooking for Mastercam X7 Multi-Axis Training?
I'm very excited to announce the launch of our MasterCAM X7 Multi-Axis Video Tutorial in HD. Check it out here on our website at VTPROS - HOME Or visit our Ebay Store here Mastercam x6 x7 Multi Axis 4...
View ArticleWebshop shipping router bits to Denmark
I am looking for router bits for cutting plywood and have been looking for webshops shipping to Denmark. Since this is basically for hobby purposes I am not looking for a professional supplier(I am...
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