Need Help! Internal Grinding
Hi all, Hope this is the correct place to post this. I am using a Shigiya G30ND CNC Grinder. It is capable of both external and internal grinding. However up to now we have only used it for external....
View ArticleNeed Help! stp file not opening
My friend just bought SW 2013 and I'm trying to learn it but cannot get this file to open. I have a stp. file and dxf. file as well as a stl. file. The stl file will open but doesn't allow me to edit...
View Articlehelp cnc 3040 usb driver problem
Hi, I am a new user I have bought a cnc 3040 from aman co. 4 axis Mini Usb 4axis Cnc Engraving Machine - Buy Usb 4axis Cnc Engraving Machine,Usb Engraving Machine,Mini Engraving Machine Product on...
View ArticleNewbie Variable programming
Hello, I have only recently been trying to use some variable programs and have been able to get them to work. My machine is a 18i-MB. While doing a circle interpolation, it can also go down in Z. I...
View ArticleTTS Fly cutter
I use a fly cutter here and there and yesterday I was going to order Tormachs up but a buddy of mine said there bad on the bearings. Is this true?
View ArticleMachinist wanted tampa fl
Machinist wanted tampa fl 8am-5pm M-F benefits/vacation/etc Must be able to do machine setups, make fixtures, and program. Production factory. please email resumes to : info AT bobsmachine DOT com...
View ArticleHurco hawk 30 z axis board repair
Hello everyone. Does anyone know any one who can repair the z axis board on a hurco hawk 30.Must be in the UK. Thankyou Neal
View ArticleConsidering One CNC
Hi all, I'm considering One CNC for 2-1/2 D milling. I was wondering how everyone likes this software. What are the strong points (or weak points) to it? We are using ACad 2000 for drafting, with a...
View Articlefanuc 16 ta 910 system alarm
got 910 system alarm "RAM parity error in tape memory module" what do they mean under "tape memory module"? haven't any experience in 16 series what to do? how to clear part programs area, offsets...?
View ArticleNeed Help! Boss 5: Where to connect manufactured 3ph Leg
Hi All, Glad to be on the forum now. I hope this is an easy answer. I just finished assembling the head of my Boss 5 or 6 Series 1 Bridgeport. The manual for my rotary phase converter instructs me not...
View ArticleIs it possible to create a sheet metal thread form on a CNC laser?
Hi, Not sure if this is a good place to ask, but wasn't really sure where else my question would fit. We are currently punching a "threadform" (that is what we call it anyways) on one of our CNC Punch...
View ArticleNew Machine Build Need an overview
I will be assembling a cnc router shortly. I have two large drive screws for x that will take two 906oz motors and g213v drivers. I have two 381 oz motors for y and z which will be driven by a g540...
View ArticleNewbie 3 axis surfacing
Can someone please explain to me why I would have to create a boundary in order to make a ball endmill cut this surface complete? with boundary without boundary Attached Thumbnails
View ArticleNewbie X2 mill replacing the base?
Hi guys, I am new into machining. I recently bought a set of used X2 mini mill with CNC (kit from fusionCNC I believe) to start. For what I make the y-travel is very limited (short of 4''). I searched...
View ArticleSomeone help me please
I've got a Huanyang 2.2kw inverter FT3000 series. For some weird reason it does not have a ground connection. Without it, it just trips the circuit-breaker in the power-board after about 5 seconds....
View ArticleProblem Is one home switch + soft limits enough? (X2)
Hi! I have almost completed my X2 CNC build. I use CNC Fusion ball screws and Keeling stepper motors. I have a Gecko 540 and Mach 3 on an old XP machine that I have refurbished here. I just need to...
View ArticleLight Object DSP or FSL Retina Engrave?
For a home built, who wins? Can either match the quality of a U. S. Commercial laser?
View ArticleMazatrol T-Plus
I'm using a 2011 Mazak Slant Turn 60 (with Mazatrol T-Plus controls). When in manual mode (e.g. Rapid) the turret can only move 1 axis at a time either X or Z axis. The Slant Turn 450 (with Mazatrol...
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