Need Help! Hardinge CHNC 1 Fanuc OTB parameters ?
Hello, we have CHNC 1 with Fanuc OTB , machine has lost all parameters. Serial Nr: CN-4476-T from 1990. I'm wondering if someone has backup of machine parameters ? e-mail: uros@orodja-erhart.com Thanks...
View ArticleNeed Help! RJ45 to 25 or 9 PIN ? for TNC 151
Has anyone made a cable to go from RJ45 to 25 pin or 9 pin? I had a laptop with 9 pin COM 1 port and it worked well until the laptop was stolen. My newer laptop doesn't have a com port or a parallel...
View ArticleG & M Code list for Miyano Lathe
Hello, Anyone have a complete list of G & M codes for 1992 Miyano BNC-34T Twin Turret with Fanuc O-T control? Thanks
View ArticleNOT A PEEP FROM RS232 PORTS ULTIMAX BMC20
ALL CABLES ARE OK, TESTED OUTPUTS ON PORT 1 AND 2 WITH OSCILLOSCOPE. NOTHING OUTPUTED. TRIED INPUT AND OUT PUT NOTHING AT ALL. MACHINE PREVIOUSLY WORKED WITH XON/XOFF ANY ONE WITH ANY IDEAS??? CHEERS...
View ArticleGood starting post for Miyano?
Hello, I am looking for a good starting post that I can edit for a 1992 Miyano BNC-34T Twin Turret with Fanuc O-T control... I have both X6 and X5... Or if someone has a full working post I can buy?...
View ArticleBuilding a Little Deamon V8
I am working on a mini V8 based on plans I got from a member here (stevehuckss396). Here is a video of some of the machining on the block. Block roughing with 4th axis.3gp - YouTube Roughing Mini V8...
View ArticleProblem Modio set up error?
I am trying to set up a Homann Modio board and when I get to the "configure modio and Mach 3" screen and from there create a new modio, I apply it and then when I click the configure modio hardware...
View ArticleHypertherm vs Thermal Dynamics
I used a Cutmaster A40 for about 3 years. I'm glad I got rid of it. I built a new machine and put a Powermax 45 on it. It's worth its weight in saved consumables. I'm getting anywhere from 5 to 10...
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Solved Lithophane Night Light Bobcad 4th axis wrap project
I did a neat project with the 4th axis wrap function of Bobcad. I made a Night-Light from a photo of our dog. I embossed the photo and then inverted it. It looks better in person than it does in the...
View ArticleNeed Help! Questions about K2CNC
I'm considering purchasing a K2CNC KG4925 to make guitars and other various things. I am currently being trained in SolidWorks and Mastercam, and was wondering if these programs would work with this...
View ArticleProblem 25 simulation "invalid shoulder diameter"
Weird one here... I am trying to run simulation on a simple 4 operation part. I keep getting an "invalid shoulder diameter" error. Searching around for a shoulder diameter to modify, I came up empty......
View Articleparallel port issues with mach 3
i know the whole thing is super simple and usually either works or doesnt but i am having an issue my parallel port. i dloaded parmon and checked the voltages to all the pin outs to make sure what they...
View ArticlePC power up before drivers and shut down after
Hi, I wanted to have a main switch on my machine that when I turned on, it would first turn on the PC then the electronics for the CNC, but also when I turned off it would turn off the CNC electronics...
View Articleball screw china made
Hello, I bought a used vortech router craftmaster 6x12 table. after replacing 2 power supplies and motor drive,finally started to cut parts but pieces came out with chatter marks so I replaced the...
View Articlelathe coolant/cutting fluid ?
I am in the process of building a upgraded (for me) lathe headstock with a larger center bore of the spindle to do some deep hole drilling. I have never had a power fluid delivery system, in the past I...
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Keith's Steel Build, 5' x 3' x 1.5'
Hi all, Looking for some input... Here's my new build to cut MDF 'like' foam to make tools and masters for composites. (starting a carbon fiber home furnishings company) The max part size is 5' x 3' x...
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Sculptures machined with Dolphin
Some of the detail here is very astounding and thought it may be worth sharing. Thanks Christopher B.
View ArticleNeed Help! NO z movement on 11M
so i was gone a week and come home and Z will not move .. (x and y work fine ) its on a accumax if i remember correctly .. mill m11 control tried MPG and jog buttons .. cant do from a program because...
View ArticleFull Spectrum Laser Really 1000 DPI
Fslaser's 40W hobby laser is being marketed as having 1000 DPI. The smallest spot size available for the laser is .003 inches. This means the smallest mark you can make is .003 of an inch, using the...
View ArticleMachining soft jaws
I'm at the point where I want to make some soft jaws with cut-in features to hold a particular piece I will be machining. I'm using a Tormach PCNC 1100 with the Tormach 5" vise. First question: The...
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