First post edit advice please.
Hello, This is my first attemt at a post edit for my machine. The post & control definition were shared on a Yahoo forum for the Tormach. So here is the customized T/C Tap operation I changed. MC5...
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Hi everybody! I have a question regarding worm gears and worm wheels in Gearotic. First of all I would like to say that I am a newbie on this forum and I am not a machinist by education (i am...
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View ArticleNeed Help! ARC ON WITH END MILL
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View ArticleNeed Help! need paramaters back up for HG 630 with fanuc 16MC
We have a hitachi NG 630 with fanuc 16mc controller and we lost SRAM parameters. can we get them my machine details are as below Machine Details Machine – Horizontal Machining Center Make – Hitachi...
View ArticleNeed Help! Questions on Acme Lead Nuts for Joes 2006
I am starting to put together the materials for my Joes 2006 Machine and I want to use a 5 start screw on the x and y axis. I am a little confused but the Hardware List requiring 18 leadnuts? The cost...
View ArticleCNC Marbles? - Help
Hey guys. Purchased a new 1100 around 60 days ago. Now it seems to be self destructing. Anything besides a VERY light cut results in the sound in the video, or worse. I've pulled the fan off the motor...
View ArticleNeed a mentor in gainesville fl, or penpal with experience....
Hello all, this is my first post here... Looking to get some information on converting my G0704 over to CNC. I think I understand the basics pretty well, but I need to get a point in the right...
View ArticleNewbie ACM brushless servo drives for brushed servos?
I came across these: http://www.ebay.com/itm/260732488603...84.m1497.l2649 Edit: Hotlinks apparently not working? Anyway, they are ACM PWM brushless servo drivers in a neat little package- perfect for...
View ArticleMicrometers: Mitutoyo (calibrated) vs. Harbor Freight / Pittsburgh
This should be obvious. I also know what is pretty much required when it comes to showing your inspection tools to your clients - but.. I needed a new pair of micrometers to help me measure taper in my...
View ArticleAs usual I have another dumb question
I have started the process of rebuilding my DIY CNC machine. I had a fixed gantry and now going to a moving gantry. I had a ton of problems with one axis so time to make some changes and incorporate...
View ArticleCAMaster Cobra Live
CAMaster Cobra ATC 508 24/7 live https://www.dropcam.com/watch/d39f65...83a4f278ef1d45
View ArticleHow well does the jet cutting work?
I'm looking at some cam software for laser cutting and routing I'm using enroute wondering how sprutcam works and thoughts?
View Article3d axis milling using Mach 3
Is there a way to import 3d files into Mach 3? I cannot seem to find a way to do so. The only option for import is DXF and from what I understnad, DXF files are 2d.
View ArticleHUGE project file after I import simulation results as workpiece
I'm sure it's not an unusual thing to want to do. I'd like to use the machined result from one "project" (operation) as the workpiece for a later project. I want Sprutcam to know what machining has...
View Articlecutting oil
SynSpar GP is a medium to heavy duty anyone ever run this cutting oil? have a chance to buy a 45 gallon drum for $250 dallors any help thanks
View ArticleBosch drives to sell me? Interact 1 mk2 / heidenhain 151b
I'm looking for bosch drives to use in building a 4th axis. alternatively, some advice on a different drive (gecko? etc.) that can be used w/the heidenhain 151 b controller. I got a cnc lathe recently,...
View ArticleAny advise for running oversized parts in my 770?
I'm getting requests for parts longer than my 14" of X-travel. I've been able to get them done using a reference-hole in the part, and moving the part down, etc. But, it's slow and a pain in the butt...
View ArticleV groove bearing and rail
Hi to everyone! This is my first post here and I'm really interested in the V groove bearing and rail design... I saw that a used solution is to make the V bearing sliding on aluminum or iron angles....
View ArticleHas anyone welded 12L14 material?
I recently ran into problems when welding CR steel to 12L14 material. The 12L14 has a high lead contant making it easier to machine but does the high lead content make it dangerous to weld?
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