Newbie Crosspost: Suitable drill bit for Aluminium on a 6040
More on topic in the other forum, but as I've had no responses... http://www.cnczone.com/forums/cnc_to...ml#post1382840
View ArticleAny regrets on converting?
I've been lurking here for some time reading about conversions etc. At some point I'm going to jump into a CNC machine and I'm wondering if you guys are happy with your converted RF-45 mills? Would you...
View ArticleNeed Help! Dimensions Problem Please
Hello, I have finished my DIY CNC router for wood working and I am using Mach3 software with it. But I have faced a problem which is that there is a difference in dimensions between designed dimensions...
View ArticleNeed Help! Dimensions Problem ... Please
Hello, I have finished my DIY CNC router for wood working and I am using Mach3 software with it. But I have faced a problem which is that there is a difference in dimensions between designed dimensions...
View ArticleCitizen L20, monitor and keyboard not responding
Our Citizen L20 powers up, and the control in the cabinet lights up when the on switch is pushed on the monitor, however the monitor and keyboard don't light up or respond to any of the switches. Any...
View ArticleNeed Help! Oblong holes
My VMC40 is cutting oblong holes. Counter clock wise and clockwise. No abrupt motion or wall abnormality's at the quadrants. The oblong (its about +.015 big) is being produced at the ++45degree...
View ArticleNeed Help! Problem with TB6560, Y ok, X turns only one direction, Z inoperating
I tested each motors on the functional Y, they work. I have already done allot of searching and have tried everything recommended in regards to ports and pins. It appears to be a HY-TB4DV-M 4 axis...
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Newbie How come this is made?!!!
Could you more experienced CAD/CAM -people tell me that how this product is made. It is a a shotgun receiver, machined from chromium steel. Inner shapes and tolerances are very strict. Thanks, Lauri...
View ArticleNewbie Best CNC for electric guitar prototyping under $6k
Hello, parameters are: 1. cost for complete set-up = $6k or less 2. 2' x 3' envelope or larger 3. at least 3" z axis 4. fastest within price range 5. ease of use/ quick learning curve for newbie ; ) .....
View ArticleHelp w/new build woes
Hey gang, Ive been building a Momus design CNC for a while now and have run into a snag with the motors that Im hoping someone can help me with. Im posting this here mainly due to the fact that the...
View Articlehow long can i conserve a co2 laser tube
Hello all. How long can i put away a co2 40Watt laser tube that i not use. And how is the best way to store the tube. Thanks all
View ArticleNewbie HSMExpress question
I'm trying to use HSM Express for the first time, and am having a problem where my toolpaths all seem to start too high off the part. I'm sure it's a simple setting, but I don't know what it would be...
View Articlez axis dropping during cut help
I have noticed during heavy cuts, my z seams to drop. It's almost like the slack in my Z is sliding down during the cut. My backlash setting is .018" in my Z. With stock screws is there a way to reduce...
View ArticleOpinion on offset Z and LMS air spring
Given the LMS solid column X2 mill, The cnc fusion ball screw kit employs an offset for the Z axis. Conceptually that is not optimal. Then again it matters more the less the head is supported. So here...
View Articlekilled keling 5056d driver
I had been having trouble with my wiring connection on this driver and in hast I wired my power wires backwards. Now I get the green/red led lights flashing, and I contacted keling and they do not do...
View ArticleNM135 v2.1 telescoping Y axis ball screw cover jamming up
I had thought the Y axis always sounded "crunchy" when moving. I finally started using this thing to try to produce something, and 3 parts in the telescoping Y axis ball screw cover started jamming...
View Articleencoder question
I have recently picked up some old electrocraft servos. They have renco encoders. I found an old post that shows what wire colors are used for a a- b b- power and ground. I think that will most likely...
View ArticleNoobquestion: how do i design a cnc machine?
Hi all, i'm looking to build myself a very basic mill. Mostly it's a proof-of-concept for me and therefor i really want to do just about everything myself. Even the design. I've browsed the web for a...
View ArticleNeed Help! servo going to far oneway and to short the other
We are having trouble with our large cnc machine, the problem is in the y axis if we move +500mm it will move +502mm. if we move -500 it will move -498. it always returns to 0 fine. nothing mechanical...
View ArticleFeed and depth recommendations for milling XX paper, and CE canvas Garolite
I'm milling some parts out of XX paper, and CE canvas Garolite... Oring/gasket pockets .195" deep, using a 7/64" carbide two flute end mill. I'm running a Novakon NM 135 v2.1, max spindle speed is...
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