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One thing that many of the newly registered users might be doing is considering which brand (or DIY) of machine to go with. This forum was a big help for me in deciding which brand to go with. I've only posted one other time than this but I'm still waiting on my machine. I'm sure there will be plenty of "Help! I'm stuck once again" posts from me once it actually arrives. :)
I allways here but hiding in the shodows watching.
But I do come out time to time to say high.
HI
I've been asking some dumb questions, but no body has picked on me! So I guess that means it's safe to come out and play! (er I mean post!)
Hope to see more posts from newbies! ;)
Mike...
Nice to meet "you all"
How far south did you say Dave? :D
Welcome to a great Forum,
Ken
another Ohio'n
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Originally posted by Ken_Shea
Nice to meet "you all"
How far south did you say Dave? :D
Welcome to a great Forum,
Ken
another Ohio'n
Hey Ken, Just about right in the middle between Columbus and Cincinnati just off of 71 in Wilmington. Where you out of?
Oh BTW, travled enough, give me 2 days on site and I sound like a local. Although Jersey was tough :D
I gotta wonder...
Why do so many people come by to just watch, make no comment or participate?
The Fadal poll that is running has seen 850 views to date
10 votes so far = 1.1% participation
That's the worst voter turnout ever!
It's a free country only if we participate!
Scott_bob
LoL!
'Rekd
Hi,
I've been lurking for some time now just absorbing the huge amount of information here before committing myself to purchasing the necessary to make a CNC router.
I am a teacher of Design Technology in Liverpool, England and as such am not surprised there are so many lurkers. People learn in many differnt ways, some like to shout about their achievements from the roof tops while others are more subdued and restrained. Just as with personalities, some of us are shy, not quite sure of ourselves and justifiably reticent. Bear with us - we will communicate in our own time.
I will have many questions to ask when the project gets under way. My intention is to use the experience of building a machine for the school as both a learning and teaching tool. The proposed spec is a 2000 x 500 x 100 machine for light milling and routing. Not yet decided to go stepper or servo.
This is the best forum on the planet, please let people use it the way they want.
All the best to everyone.
Hi
I stumbled over this zone a few days ago. Since then spend many hours reading many interesting posts. Learned something too, hopefully :-)
I'm on my second MDF machine just now.
The CNC stuff has been in my mind for years and a SMC-1500 card has been in the project drawer for years too :-)
When I started thinking about CNC aluminium structures was the only way to go. Then I saw an ad in Elector Magazine from Milford showing an MDF-based machine. Why haven't I got that idea long time ago? Well a quick and dirty machine was built i short time with ideas and techniques from several places on the web. Drawerslides, rollerblade bearings etc... The machine was doing the job quite well, but is too large for my shop.
The new machine has a working area of around 150mm*300mm and a Z of hopefully at least 100mm. A fourth axis is planned too.
Just my 2øre from Denmark
/Niels
Niels,
From one Dane to another, how about some pics?
If you can figure out how to do it, cause I can't keep the files small enough!
Cheers,
Jens
Jens,
You probably need to resize your graphics to something smaller and save it as jpeg/jpg file.
All,
I stumbled on this Forum a couple of months ago and have been intensely lurking since. Thank you all for sharing your knowledge and experiences.
I've caught the CNC bug and started a router. The only progress so far besides a brain crammed full of options is some spinning motors. I purchased the HobbyCNC Package from Dave and am very impressed with the quality of the product and support Dave provided. It went together flawlessly, but I had some optimistic starting frequencies in TurboCNC that caused the motors to just flinch and hum. Finally got things worked out and have a video of things spinning:
http://members.cox.net/mburford/143_4338.AVI (~4MB)
I'm planning on going the cheap MDF "learner" route so many of you suggest. No definite plans yet except to play around with many of the ideas seen here. I will try to get my website up and running to document the progress.
I became hooked on CNC in an internet kind of way. I started out to build the Gingery Crucible Furnace and Lathe. When I was searching around for casting info, I found hot foam links that pointed to CNC hot foam machines and that was all that was needed. The furnace is done, but the CNC project has preempted the lathe project for now. Here is a link to some photos of the Furnace project:
http://f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/mb0...hoo.com/mb0978
Take care all,
Mike
[QUOTE]Originally posted by cncmek
[B]Hey Ken, Just about right in the middle between Columbus and Cincinnati just off of 71 in Wilmington. Where you out of?
Hi Dave,
My mail says Mount Gilead, but I am actually 7 miles north of that little berg right on US Highway 42, about 45 miles or so due north of Columbus, we are darn near neighbors :D
If you are ever up this way stop in and introduce yourself, would be pleased to meet you.
Ken Shea
6528 US Highway 42
Mount Gilead, Ohio 43338
Ken
Hey is this thing working?
Yep Yep. ;)Quote:
Originally posted by Hardway
Hey is this thing working?
'Rekd
Hi Dave,
My mail says Mount Gilead, but I am actually 7 miles north of that little berg right on US Highway 42, about 45 miles or so due north of Columbus, we are darn near neighbors :D
If you are ever up this way stop in and introduce yourself, would be pleased to meet you.
Ken Shea
6528 US Highway 42
Mount Gilead, Ohio 43338
Ken [/B][/QUOTE]
Will do if the chance comes up, Thanks for the invite :D
Dave
Hey, im new to this forum, but i can see that there is a lot of
talent/information.
I am a HAAS field service tech, so if anyone needs any questions
answered, let me know. Maybe I can help.
LoL!Quote:
I want to FIX your HAAS
NOT CLEAN IT!
Welcome to the forums!
'Rekd
That's a great line.Quote:
I want to FIX your HAAS
Do you have on the back of your work shirts, in big letters?
figure I will add to this topic
I'm new, and learning about CNC
I'm a avid Rhino user that design's cars for fun and for Freelance projects. I have 3 projects under way, one of them I have built a site around the design process and what the car will be powered with and the chassis design it will have.
I'm here to see if I can learn anything about how to get a 3d model into what I hear are called tool paths.
I need to find out what that means to me and my 3d model.
anyways this place looks like a great resource, lets hope I can learn something.
http://wtdesign.flashex.com/
Hi Wyatt,
I remember you from CG Help before it folded.
Gary :D
hey Gary, I was wondering what happened to that place.
good to see some familiar people around.
Hey Mike, hows the furnace going? You cast anything yet? I built the two bucks style, and though I haven't cast anything except ingots, I'm burning to get back to it! Nice looking furnace by the way. By the way guys, I am new here too. Got into CNC with some buddies, but that didn't work out so now I'm on my own. Got a few ideas for hardware store machines that do not use drill rod, window channel, or other unobtainiums. TAKE A LOOK ANYONE OUTSIDE US. Once I get the plans together They will be available to all countries. No reason U.S. should be exclusive! You guys are all great! I really look forward to sharing, and being shared with! Cheers!
Hello Wyatt,
took a quick look at your Site. Enjoyed it! Welcome to Cnczone, i hope you will enjoy this place as much as i do!
Keep well,
Klox
Hello Hobbiest,
Thanks, the furnace turned out pretty well, but it sure was a lot of work. I made my own refractory which for me will be a once in a lifetime experience. I'm going commercial castable next time. I have cast only one lump of aluminum in a hollow of dry sand. That leaf blower motor is too powerful even with the dimmer switch and I have to crank up the natural gas (waste!) to keep it going so I just was out working on a new blower made out of an old 1/2 variable speed drill. Hopefully I can cast something next weekend.
Looking forward to checking out your plans.
Mike
Mike,
My furnace uses the Reil type burner. No forced air, and the thing kicks butt!!! Sounds like a small jet engine, and only cost about $5-$10 to build! My refractory was homemade also, following Oliver's recipe, and my only problem with it is small cracks in the surface. Pretty easy to make, just a bit labor intensive once my big 1/2" drill wouldn't mix it any more!
Well I'm new to the zone, about two weeks, and this is a very nice site. My name is David, nick name "SneL". I'm in Greer, SC. I've been in machining for about 18 years, ToolMaker for 13. I own a machine shop on the side making a lot of custom tooling , molds, automated machines, etc. ,,Loaded down with work but not really ready to take the leap into full time business. I have a lot of experience under my belt, including urethane casting and industrial ceramic slip casting, so feel free to ask questions whenever.
Thanks,
David
I've been involved in lathe machining in the western New York area since the late 70's. Very little milling. Became CNC literate in the early 80's. Became a programmer in the late 80's. Mid 90's then the fun stopped when I was promoted to supervision. On the cad-cam side we used anvil 5000 but are now transitioning into pro-e. We have Miyano BND's and BNE's, an Emco 332, and a couple of 4 axis Okuma's. We don't generally use cad-cam for any of our lathe work. Until a week ago I wasn't aware of a site like this so I've been on the side reading. Alot of the questions aren't related to anything I've every done. When I see something I can relate too I won't be afraid to throw my two cents in. In the mean time I'm just enjoying the site.
Gunner
Hi from Spain here, by now just acumulating skate ballbearings and surplus steppers, and some good knowledge with the hope of be able to apply it..
thanks in advance
/U
Hi all,
I have been lurking and sometimes asking and replying when I felt I could help. My wife & I own and run a Photography Studio. I used to be in the fabrication and design for a company but got away from that. I have built a small cnc router, cnc hot wire foam cutter, and recently a electrically fired furnace to melt aluminum. Have started designing to build a heavy duty cnc mill/router to mill aluminum, mild steel and engrave on stone. I plan on a dual spindle so I can also cut wood. Gee now I've probably said too much, so now I will go back to lurking and etc.. GREAT FORUM Thanks Ron
My Name is Michael and i live in Wi.
Im a Mech Tech for a company that makes educational products. I make Babys for a living…really I do…
I have no formal schooling of any type. HS is it.. (now you know why im cheking this site out) Hehehe
My passion is Model Boat racing and im the Out Board Director for the IMPBA (International Model Power Boat Association). I also operate a small MFG business out of my home designing, kitting and selling RC racing boats.
This is not a plug for my company its just a happy to get to know you post. My site is www.grimracer.com
I also moderate at a Model Boat Forum www.intlwaters.com Just like the this site its nice to know that there are others that share the same passions and you.
Im new to CNC. I like the info here and the guys/gals seem to be very helpful.
Kind Regards
Michael AKA "Grimracer"
My name is Scott
Live in Groton NH USA
Just joined last week. Been in Screw machine for 28 yrs and spent 10 in CNC.
Mostley swiss cnc but the last 9 years machining centers and cutting screw machine cams on a horisontal mill with rotory cnc.
Need to build one for home, going for a home shop. Cam Cutting.
Unleash the newbie!
My trade background evolved via a year spent as a tradesmens assistant for plastic injection tool and die making, then began a 4 year toolmaking apprenticeship. Was lucky to learn manual cnc programming via heidenhain control.
After completing my apprenticeship i moved into other fields of the plastic industry thus:
Vacuum
Thermoforming
Extrusion
Made as with teamed up on many molds over the years from automotive to household.
Additional fields:
Jigs and fixtures.
Automation- special purpose machine building.
And currently involved in Aerospace- aircraft part manufacture including reworking of parts.
You never stop learning i must say.
Cheers to all, Brett.
I'm building a cnc router. My mistakes are very well documented at http://www.machinecnc.com. Now back at the drawing board.
New to this site. Ive been tring to find a good new/used cnc router to purchase. I am looking at 3-d milling and engraving aluminum motor cycle parts.Im almost ready to buy one on e-bay
I am a cnc machinist and have a full machine shop at my disposal. If I can find good plans for a ridged portable machine I will build my own.The only thing that concerns me is hooking up the steppers and wiring. but im sure this site will help
But as with most beginers Im having a hard time explaining to the wife why I have to spend alot of money for the machine and the software. So I guess I have a hambuger budget.
any help would be appreciated .
This site is a great resource!
I'm new to the forum as well. I have only been on a few days, but I have learned quite a bit so far. The most ironic part is I design high precision servo and stepper stages and actuators all day long, yet when it comes to getting a personal project up and running, the software and controls portion slows me down. I'm far more mechanical than electrical. Are there any other people on this site who have completed servo systems? If so what do you have for controllers?
My largest project at the moment is retrofitting a 10 year old CNC Bridgeport for as little money possible. It was orginally all CNC, but I am adding handles for manual operation. Anyone with links for vendors of CNC controllers that handle servo drives WITHOUT step and direction inputs would be a great help. All the mechanical parts are there along with the motors and drives, but the controller is smoked. I need a replacement controller, and a CAM package that will interface with Solidworks, as I have a legal copy of it at home. I can't wait until I can draw up a 3D model, download it to the control and go machine it. Any help would be appreciated.
P.S. I have quite a collection of ballscrews, leadscrews and linear ways. Only a few larger sized ways, but many smaller ones. I'm also working on a pile of stepper motors, servos and drives that I have collected. I'm trying to get them together and ready for ebay. Plus, if anyone has a servo compatible controller lying around, and needs any of the hardware I just mentioned, let me know and we can set up a trade.
Meah,
You're all in trouble now ...
Names Richard, Richo, D!ck or pretty much anything else that you might like to throw my way. If i'm looking at you I'll probably answer.
This is a really good site that you guy's have got going here. VERY informative.
I'm a plumber that has got "off the tools" & am now working in a builidng services design office. I've spent the last two & a half years as a designer/CAD drafty so I don't have too many issues with drawing something up. I'm also (fairly) proficient with Acad2002.
WOW. 6 pages of replies ...
I am here to learn ... or at least that is the intention.
You'll all see this rep. elsewere. my bad. sorry.
Hello all,
Turned up this site in a search for post processor help. I've been machining/programming for 25 years. Currently using UniGraphics NX. Experienced with too many CAD/CAMs to list. I do contract programming on the side. I am a senior programmer for the world’s 5th largest medical device manufacturer. I've accumulated experience with just about every kind of machining and materials. I have extensive experience with plastics and exotic metals. Located near Memphis, TN.
I think this site is great. Lot's of good information here for the hobbyist and beyond. Keep it up.
"Show and Tell" seems very much a North American peculiarity and some of us "others" do not feel comfortable sharing our creations made from gas pipe, roller blade wheels, particle board and hose clips.Quote:
Originally posted by Rekd
There's still 1,550 members lurking... :drowning:
Come out and play!! :D
'Rekd
Lurk and Learn with no commitment makes it possible to take in many sites with similar interests.
cutfinger I'm going to disagree with you. I think we have as many users from Canada that show their creations and I know we have several from England, and others from Sweden, S. Africa,
New Z-land, Mexico, Turkey, Spain and oh yeah, ynneb and the crew from down under Australia! Oh, I forgot a couple. There is one Chicago "vacpress" and that guy that designed the auto matic tool changer for the mini mill......:D
Mike