Need Help! draftsight free cad fonts
Hey all have been using draftsight to draw parts I need to be cut on a cnc router. I am trying to work out how to do text and also what fonts are cnc router friendly. I want some text cut into a piece...
View ArticleDB25 -current rating
Is DB 25 cable connector designed to handle 5 Amps maximum through each pin or through all pins, combined? Thank you.
View ArticleFadal Reliance Servomotor Brushes
So I have been told that the DC motor brushes on my Fadal (they are Reliance and not Glentek) are non-serviceable and I should just run until they smoke and replace with Glentek. This of course makes...
View ArticleEntering a new area of learning, bought a vmc.
I've run a small Okuma for maybe 100 hours, and a Puma 12L for maybe 1k, and programmed for both, have had and used Acad for years, played with some demo cam prog's, but never been on the ground level...
View Articlequestion from newbie
Hi, I have finally got my desktop cnc router up and running, I tried doing the exercise in Cambam to cut a stepper plate, I managed to get the g code into the machine, however when I started it, the...
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New Solsylva build
This isn't a build log, I didn't have the patience to take pictures as we built it. My wife & I build our first machine last year, the tabletop oomlout design from Instructables.com. It has been a...
View ArticleMasterCam X6 exporting question ?
... can MasterCam X6 export an "Alibre" native file ??? ... (nuts)
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CNC router (600*900)
CNC router CR6090 Adopt constant power water-cooled frequency spindle, high speed, low noise and long life. Three axises are precision ball screw vice transmission, reasonable structure, stable...
View Articlelaser cutting machine
LC1512 laser cutting machine This machine adopt imported dual linear guide, three-phase motor and driver, which make equipment work more stable and higher Precision.Adopt DSP control system, high...
View ArticleSinumerik 840D safe approach
Hi all can someone please help me with safe approach on Sinumerik 840D when using measuring program. Is it possible and if so how can i write it. I am using mesuring program writen by miself and i wish...
View ArticleNew Machine Build which cam software can help me
hi all i know good how to use artcam and powermill but i have special application and idont know how ican found best cam software to do it i want shaving in carpet using cutter machine which have line...
View Articlewhich cam software can help me
hi all i know good how to use artcam and powermill but i have special application and idont know how ican found best cam software to do it i want shaving in carpet using cutter machine which have line...
View ArticleWhat size vacuum pump do i need?
Hi, I am in the process of purchasing a vacuum table and pump for my cnc router. My cutting footprint is 900mm x 700mm so the vacuum table will be to this size. 18mm MDF will be used as a spoilboard so...
View ArticleNeed Help! Bridgeport series 2 interact 4 with tnc 2500
My machine is giving the error message 'TOOL NOT CLAMPED' when I try to start a part program. Can someone help?
View ArticleNeed Help! Engraving Vise like Gravograph
Hello All Experts :). I am searching for a Vise like Gravograph or Roland's Vise. If you can give me a link to cheap vise or if anyone have old broken machine's Vise which has jigs and fixtures. Please...
View Article~$300 Hobby CAM Comparison...MeshCAM vs Cut3D vs DeskProto
So I'm looking for a Hobby Budget CAM solution that will interpret 3D geometry and have enough control to create semi-professional tool paths. I'm using Mach3 to drive a 3 Axis Mill and a 3 Axis...
View ArticleNeed Help! Hurco BMC40 linear scale conversion
Hi there! I'm new to this forum but hoping someone could help me or give some information: In my shop in germany i have an BMC40 machining Center with Ultimax2 Control. I would like to replace the...
View ArticleBreak out boards...
Hi-ho, I'm planning a conversion from an embedded controller to LinuxCNC and wondering what Breakout board folks are using? I'll need three axis step+dir, three limit inputs, e-stop, single bit spindle...
View ArticleRFQ - 6 Aluminum Standoffs 110mm long
Pretty small job, but I cant find these anywhere and need them for mounting some steppers on a CNC retrofit im doing. I need 6 round aluminum standoffs that are 110mm long, 10mm diameter and have a...
View ArticleNewbie Looking for a hobby laser in/shipped to Canada...
Looking for some info on a 40-60W laser, something in the same range as the FSL: New 40W CO2 Hobby Laser (5th gen: 20"x12"+Removable Floor) - Hobby CO2 Lasers - Lasers - Products Looking to cut mostly...
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