durable vacuum table material
Folks, I have a 4x8 CNC router that was used in a previous life to do work in plastics. Since rescuing it from an industrial surplus, I've managed to use if for quite a few things, but I'm always...
View ArticleSolved Vectorize vs Image Tracing
You may have questions about how to take an image and turn it into something you can machine. If you have the BobART add on, watch this video and learn why you would use image tracing vs the vectorize...
View ArticleUSS to ESS conversion
Hi all, I have just transitioned from a USS to an ESS. Doing this has defn. solved my EMI issues. Setting up the ESS went fine. I used the configurator and got it sorted. My only issue now is that my...
View ArticleNeed Help! Thread Milling
I Hope this is not dumb a question but there goes dose thread milling with a single point use the same g code as with a multi point insert. I have about 105 holes to do. And I think a threadmill would...
View ArticleClarification needed on AC motor specifications/suitability
Hello. On a AC motor the plate informs: 150 VAC 15.3 ~A Connection (symbol below) | / \ For a granite VSD-E the max ratings are 160V DC and 10A DC, accordingly to the manual the output voltage is at...
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Determine load capacity for parallel profile rails
I've got a machine with two Rexroth/Star 15mm profile rails with two 1651-11X-10 per rail and I'm trying to determine what kinds of loads I can expect it to carry. The profile rails are 14 cm apart and...
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How to make this with only C axis?
I am new to milling on a lathe, so forgive some obvious information. On a LB15 with only C axis (not Y axis) how can the parts in the image are done? With a mill facing the chuck, or 90º to the chuck?...
View ArticleLaserworks 6 Text
In Laserworks 6 the default text is Tahoma and 100mm high. I have to change this for every line of text i do. Is there a way to change the default please.
View ArticleNewbie Anyone need NX Postprocessor development Support?
Dear All: I am a freelance for NX CAD/CAM Automation and Support, especially focus on NX postprocessor development. I started my Career as a CAM engineer working in the CNC shop, and then worked as a...
View ArticleHelp on Parameter list for Shizuoka B-3V 410
Need help, . I have a un-complete parameter list for Shizuoka B-3V 410 . The info I have is Fanuc O-MC .. PC or PMC Parameter list. Thanks, Jack
View ArticleTrouble keeping part straight
Currently working on a job which is a 4.100 inch long pin with a .090 long head. The head dia. is .240 x .090 and body of pin is .120 x 4.010 long. Material is 303 SS. Probably we're having is holding...
View ArticleA Few Measurements Needed...
Guys, I'm working on a couple of (for now...) top-secret projects. I need a few measurements for both the PCNC770 and PCNC1100, if anyone could take a few minutes to measure these, I would appreciate...
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Problem Fast Painting Mode workaround?
Are there any known workarounds for the "use fast painting mode" issue in SprutCam 7? I'm using the latest build of SC 7 on a MacPro running Parallels version 8 and Windows 7 32-bit. I'm able to run...
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OMNI Presents New 3D Scanner for china CNC Router
This 3D canner, we also call it laser sensor. OMNI 3D scanner is intended for non-contact laser scanning of items for the purpose of obtaining three-dimensional computer model and formation of model...
View ArticleNeed Help! connecting lines
I am using a dxf drawing that the outline is made up from different lines and I can't figure out how to make them one line so I can cut on the outside of the line. I selected all of the lines and...
View ArticleNeed Help! Hitachi Inverter
Hi I have a X200 Series inverter that I need help with setting up. I was using the inverter on a surface grinder and it worked fine. I was using the keypad to turn it on and off. Now I have a milling...
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Need Help! Rewiring a welding foot pedal
Hi guys, I have a chinese welder, its a WSME 250. I have bought a foot pedal for it...... For the 2nd time.... First one arrived without any electronics inside, basically was a empty metal box. Now...
View ArticleHELP SENDING FILES
Looking for help sending files. I recently have tried sending files to my Haas VF2, using a new 64 bit computer, with windows 7. Gibbscam 2004+, and 2010. Through a USB/Serial adapter. Though I have...
View ArticleNeed help sending files
Looking for help sending files. I recently have tried sending files to my Haas VF2, using a new 64 bit computer, with windows 7. Gibbscam 2004+, and 2010. Through a USB/Serial adapter. Though I have...
View ArticleNeed Help! Tabs and Nesting in V24/V25 - Please read Al Depoalo
This request is for Al Depoalo and the Bobcad folks, but I thought I would like to bring it up for general discussion. I'm very new to machining and routing as a hobbyist. As a hobbyist I don't make...
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