Double block numbers on Fadal Multi Processor CNC
In our shop we have one new Fadal with a Fadal Multi Processor CNC. An operator apparently renumbered the program. And instead of the block numbers like N42.1 being renumbered, all the block numbers...
View ArticleIntro and Machine Decision...OMG
Hello everyone. I am new to the forum and I have spend the last several days digging through build threads. I am wanting to purchase a mill and I have been researching the following: G0704, G0463,...
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My machines
Several years ago I built my first CNC machine. I used Mike Wallach's plans. It was made of HDPE and Delrin. Had a combined BOB and driver board from dtllc. I learned a lot about Mach3, unipolar...
View ArticleNewbie mdf cutting feed rate question
Hi All, Can anyone suggest what kind of feed rates I should be using cutting mdf light weight and regular using a 1-1/2 horsepower router cutting 0.2050 depth of cut with a 1/4 inch spiral upcut...
View Articleneed a motor that will work with aprker e-ac drive
so, i got me 3 parker E-AC stepper drives. these take in 110vac and put out 170v dc to the motor. specs here: http://divapps.parker.com/divapps/em...23_ESeries.pdf so, the parker motor that works best...
View ArticleBack to learning
Well, I finally finished the basement project, so I can get back to playing with the CNC. Well, I have been playing with it off and on during the remodel, but I can get now devote actual time to it...
View ArticleG0704 AC bearing problem
I am in the process of installing the AC bearings in my G0704, but I think I have a problem. The old bearings are out, new ones are in ala Hoss's plans. But there is some play in the up/down direction...
View ArticleNeed Help! A430s Man to Auto Issue
I have a Morbidelli A430S. I can't switch from manual to automatic. What contactor has to be closed to switch the machine from setting mode to automatic. When I ty to activate I get an Inverter...
View ArticleBurning out taps
what is reasonable price to charge for burning out a tap. In this case it is a 6-32
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Need Help! C6 spindle speed control at sieg board step/direction
hi guys, i owne a 7*12 mini lathe with the sieg spindle board but just cant get a fine working spindle control i do have: bob with buffered I/O seperate power supply units to keep optoisolation 5,09V...
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Need Help! maho mat screen
I have a problem. my machine "maho mat" The screen is a grid. And can not work. Now I disconnect the battery out because the rest of it. It is caused by a problem again. I already have a parameter of...
View Articlemonitor upgrade possiable for centurion 4?
has anyone upgraded the monitor for the centurion iv control? a.k.a. larger. I have a partner 4 and partner 7 both with the centurion iv controllers that work great for what we do. but i would really...
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Help Identifying ball screw :(
so i have been trying to identify what type, size, and manufacture of the ball screw that came with my KDN x2 mini mill conversion kit. KDN is no longer in business, so if someone can help me out here...
View ArticleRFQ - AL plate 1010x610x34mm
Hi, I'm looking to have a number of parts made from AL plate (6061 T6 or 6082 T6) which has an envelope of 1010x610x34mm and requires work on all 6 edges, the majority of the work is on the largest...
View ArticleSmartCam
I would like to purchase SmartCam software for my private use. Do anybody have it for sale. SmartCam sells it to businesses only. I have tutorial books but I would like to get some training also. Thank...
View ArticleGood News Compumotor SX-6 accept STEP AND DIRECTION!
See page 86 of this document http://www.servo-repair.com/document...otor/SX_UG.pdf four wire implementation! Solid units, like the S-drives before. If you have an SX drive, and want to use it with...
View ArticleProblem N/O limits and E-stop?
I'm finally getting ready to wire up my Rutex 2210's with motherboerd. Looking at the literature, it appears that the limit and e-stop inputs are N/O. Is that correct and if so WHY!? It complicates my...
View ArticleFloating torch head travel?
Hey guys I'm getting ready to start building my new Z axis which will also have a floating head. I was just wondering how much travel the head needs to have and how much is too much?
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First dust shoe design
Well after playing with vcarve pro for a little bit, I can up with this simple design for a dust shoe. After three different cuts, I think I got it right. (or close to it) What do the pros think? I'm...
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