Need help with MasterCam post processor for EMC
hello everyone, i need some help. I'm trying to use MasterCam X5 with Emc , i built a 3axis router machine..What i need is a post processor.I tried modifying one but had no success.. i've been on this...
View ArticleNew design laser cutting machine
Specification: Laser- type：Sealed CO2 laser tube Laser power: 80W ,100W,130W,150W,200W (GSI) (optional ) Cutting area:1,200 x 900mm Whole machine size:1,720x 1,210 x1,070mm Cutting speed: 0...
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3D Rotary CNC Engraving Machine Finding distributor
We got the patent of this machine last year and I uploaded the information to CNC zone a few days ago. Our company is the manufacturer of CNC machine special 4 axis rotary machine. The main machine we...
View ArticleNeed Help! 45 style mill questions
Why use servos instead of steppers? I understand that the 2:1 or 3:1 gives you more torque but you could do this with steppers aswell. I have noticed servos could be used for positional feed back...
View ArticleNewbie Changing the order of operations?
Basically I'm looking to change the order of operations for how my piece will be cut. Background info, I am operating a router, and I am cutting 1/8" thick sheet of ABS plastic. Basically I want to cut...
View ArticleNewbie new to editing post/mastercamx5
Im wanting to do a few things to my post if anyone could help? would like my safty line to be like G80G90G49G40G17G0Z0 Call up the next tool? delete i's and j's if they display .0 g98 instead of 99 on...
View ArticleWTB ProtoTRAK PLUS or ProtoTRAK EDGE comtroller
I am looking to purchase or pay for the loan of either a ProtoTRAK PLUS or ProtoTRAK EDGE controller. I am in the process of creating a glass scale retrofit to replace the old M250 Wheel Trak Sensors....
View ArticleSX2 timing belt vs coupler for X-Y?
I have the Micromark version of the sx2. I plan on keeping the stock screws for X-Y CNC conversion. I do not have a lathe and I do not really want to modify the existing lead screws. When looking at it...
View ArticleAdvice on electronics for SX3 conversion
Do not have the experience to piece something together, was looking at the kit below...would this be sufficient? Will be using the CNCfusion x3 conversion. CNC Professional 3 Axis TB6560 Driver Box 3X...
View ArticleNeed Help! Load V.24 on Win 7 or 8?
Hi there, I am a newbie and have BobCAD v.24, never installed (long story) but I have order an iMac and want to run v.24 on Windows but don't know whether I should order Win 7 or 8. Will be based on...
View ArticleMax speed in LaserCut 5.3 is 400?
Just wondering, Im sure I saw someone post something in which they used 600 as the top speed? Anyway to change this?
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Just In Mid-Sized VMC Frame is a Reality.
The lack of affordable (real) CNC VMC frames with serious rigidity has been the most elusive animal for the serious machine builder and that is about to change. What you see in the attached picture is...
View Article3040 or 3020 seller
Can anyone suggest an ebay retailer for either that has a good reputation and reliable machine? I see pages of both models all about the same price, looking for the best buy with least amount of...
View ArticleLow cost cnc machine!
5 axis cnc machine for everybody? I am from Norway and want to develop a cnc machine. I want to make a smal market analysis for the cnc machine I want to develop. Then I need to figure out how big the...
View ArticleLOW COST CNC MACHINE!
5 axis cnc machine for everybody? I am from Norway and want to develop a cnc machine. I want to make a smal market analysis for the cnc machine I want to develop. Then I need to figure out how big the...
View ArticleDM2400 & G540
I picked up a DM2400 today. It is in running condition. Once I get a video of it running, I will sell off the old control and stepper drivers. Question, has anyone installed a Gecko G540 and used the...
View ArticleRouting aluminum?
I'm looking to build a sturdy 2x2 machine specifically for milling small aluminum parts. I don't have the money to buy a mill at this point so I'm hoping to build my own to help build my parts until I...
View ArticleNeed Help! Adding to tool crib from lib
I must be doing something wrong but when I try to add a tool to my tool crib from the library it I select a #1 Center drill and pick OK it loads a tool that I have to edit all the values. If I double...
View ArticlePaint Bleeding into Wood Fibers
I'm engraving into wood and I'm having trouble with paint bleeding into the wood fibers. Here's what I did: 1. I put several coats of polyurethane finish on the wood. I'm using maple. The surface is...
View ArticleMachine Freezing up after finishing a cut..
Hey guys, Machine wont let me delete files, it freezes and then displays a chinese message... After cutting it stops , as usual, it just wont let me move the gantry, or anything else for that matter. I...
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