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Mach 3 pulling hair out :( help
so i finish converting my x2 mini mill and want to do a sample cut. i created a simple carving drawing on Deskcnc and then created a g-code, but when i open the file in mach 3, the dimensions change on...
View ArticleKflop vs PlanetCNC USB motion controller
First I apologize if this is the wrong location for this comparison, but I didn't see this discussion fit in the other forum categories and I figure it will get moved where it fits eventually. I'm...
View ArticleNeed Help! Accurpress Service Manuals
We are looking for a Service or Schematics Manual for a Accurpress Model 71008 8' X 100 Ton Press Brake with a ETS 3000 Backgage. It was new in 2000.
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New Machine Build Seitz333's CRP2448 Build
Hi All, I have been lurking on the forum for over 2 years and finally decided to build myself a home cnc router. I went with cncrouterparts crp2448 kit. This weekend I put the majority of it together...
View ArticleNeed Help! Fagor Linerar Scale M
We had a bad Linear scale (M-124) (Broke) so have replaced with 5V TTL scale with same 5 micron resolution but we get two error: Manual move: Error 069 W axis travel overrun ( no hardware limit)...
View ArticleJust ordered My First Laser
Well I finally made the jump and purchased an LC1290 from WK Laser. The purchase was made on the 29th of Oct. I decided to pay for the Machine in full. To be honest I did hesitate and made a few laps...
View ArticleWhat can you tell me about a Brother CNC Mill Model TC-228
Going to look at one soon I'm pretty new at this , only used Mach 3 to run a mill How hard is it to add 4th axis? Doing production work light milling , drilling , tapping in alum.
View ArticleFinecut problems
We have a powermax 1100 with the rt80m machine torch. it's on our torchmate and it's been working fine. I bought the finecut consumables kit for a job I'm cutting out of 10 and 16 gauge. I tried...
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Turn-Key CNC Grizzly Seig X3 Milling Machine
Up for sale is a my pride and joy CNC'd Grizzly Mill. I spent years getting the system turn-key and until recently could just go out to the shop to make my ideas reality. I was in heaven UNTIL the wife...
View ArticleNeed Help! Bridgeport Series I X-axis won't move
Dear All, Hopefully someone can help me out here. I've got a Series I machine which used to run very well untill it stopped moving the X-axis. When I try to move the table you'll see it trying to start...
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Ball mill toolpath problem!!!
When I work with ballmill cutter surface treatment remains unequal. Look at the picture. I work with a two flute cutter 20mm ball mill, ball mill 8 mm same problem. What is happening what Im doing...
View ArticleCNC Wood Router Converts Design To Patterns
With CNC wood router, you could convert the design into patterns. CNC sofware, such as Corel Draw, Solidworks, MasterCAM, Type3, Enroute etc could create and edit program file. Most of these software...
View ArticleNeed Help! Mori Seiki MSC-501 - EX2060 Error
Hello everyone, I have a problem with Mori Seiki MSC-501. Every once in a while, when operator presses the door opening button, there is "EX2060 safety circuit i/o signal error (R1621.7)", and machine...
View ArticleMoshi Lasercutter control board
Hi all, I'm selling a Moshisoft laser cutter/engraver control board along with the usb dongle for use with the moshidraw software. Removed in working order + new condition from a Shenhui Laser...
View ArticleAdding a laser to a CNC router
Hi, I currently have a large CNC router I designed and built myself and I'm pondering the practicalities of adding a laser. Looking around the standard layout appears to be to have a laser tube mounted...
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Idler pulleys
I'm going to use a timing belt. One end will have a stepper motor.pulley. What can I use at the other end for an idler" I have the pulley, with a 1/4" bore bit what can I use for an axle? These...
View ArticleBF20 style mill and boring head
So I just got a tts boring head. I have never used a boring head and I am not a machinist by any means. I understand that with the use of the boring head, as you move the boring bar farther from center...
View ArticleNeed Help! Old Mach2 problem ..............
I know, I know, but it worked so well for so long......until tonight. Here is my problem. Ran a program and returned to 0,0,0 for a tool change, all manual of course. Changed the bit and on my machine...
View Articlebreaking bits!
Hello all, I have a LC4896 with the 5hp HSD ATC. I have broken 2- 1/4" single flute compression spirals, solid carbide. One was and Amana the other a Freud. They both broke 1/8" in side the collet. I...
View ArticleA dead blow hammer a stepper motor and a temper
Long story short is that I killed a stepper motor . No biggie it gave me an excuse to ditch the chinese crap and put on something decent . Now I'm curious about the impact resistant of a stepper motor...
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