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We should be pleased as if we were a dull, ineffective, unknown and foolish, Jon would never waste his precious time, skill and knowledge bashing us here and other similar forums.

A peace medal...

Tis truly amazing that a multi thousand dollar computer will protect a 5 cent fuse.

I would check first for a blown fuse.

If, when you power up, you hear a 'beep' or series of beeps. a self...

I'm no expert, however, I've beeen told that you may get some serious problems as the laptop is not grounded. The machine control is grounded via the circuit it's plugged into. The laptop is...

This to me, isn't the cat's meow....it's a lion's roar,...just be sure it is compatible to your software. They have a list of certified programs.

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I'm ProE and we may be bit different.

First I need a plane for the lower set, second we have a 2 step method to assure the gusset is 'attached' else it could be in midair and be extruded as such....

There are basically 2 types of video cards...one for powerful graphics used in games for smooth action and high resolution etc....a second is called OPEN G/L...this one is enginered for cad and cam...

And more stuff to digest...

Global Warming Science and Public Policy - 35 Inconvenient Truths The errors in Al Gore’s movie.mht

And this came out last week...

US physics professor: 'Global...

To be ABSOLUTELY sure that the bearings are inline,....after the first hole is done.

make a work plate, machine the top to be flat, drill and ream to size the pin hole. Indicate the hole to be...

Why does it have to be round?

If stock were machined square it could be clamped in a vise, indicated for center and machined. A ninety degree rotation to cut the clearance, another ninety for the...

Ohhhh no

Just having too much fun watching you!!

LOL

Machinist 101

The long 3/4 inch hex to tighten the end mill is the 'drawbar' squeezing a 'r8' collet. The thing that falls is the handle to raise/lower the 'quill'.

The short handle above and...

Some how you need to get a software that will recognize this format. Check into Mastercam, Espirit etc. Those programs have 'post processors' that can produce toolpaths to make the part.

If the...

Seco Carboloy in Michigan has some downloads to watch...not sure if they have classes etc.

Some questions needing answers.....lead screws need changing. Will the +/- .004 keep you happy?

Do you have the time to search out different diy parts for the retro?

Have checked with with...

MMMMM..... six sided part My cad/cam is decades old BUT it works by usage of layers. Layer zero is all the part geometry. With 254 layers (same as tracing paper over the original). Assuming there is...

Take a pin, chuck it, lower the spindle and move table until the fixed jaw of your vise rubs against a piece of paper between the pin and jaw. Lift the spindle out of the way and move the table one...

First of all Featurecam seems to think ALL people are honest and decent. The sad part is they are losing lots of money to less than moral people.

Glad to see you got the replacement. (Hope you...

Most interesting....My program will run without the dongle once it is up and running and will be ok until the computer is shut off.

I would contact Featurecam to have them track for the...

Myquote was probably the father of Mfrquote....same end result, same parallel operating procedure.

Another....(Jobquote??) requires a one time only $750.00 up front, then a percentage of the...

I have not found anyone on any site anywhere at anytime that has had anything but a sad experience with Myquote.

To those who have subscribed you need to have an attorney read and explain your...

Shopcam and Shopcam..........two different entities.

One is for Router tables in Canada, the other is a mid level cad/cam for machining. I have the latter for over 10 years and most pleased. Let's...

Southwestern Industries?

If that be the case the only way to program is thru a specially modified cassette tape, else at the machine one line at a time. The rs232 is 'not normal', the machine can...

The end radius can be programmed, the hole drilled thru, a slotting saw for the slot.

Op 2

flip 90 degrees, locate over a pin in hole from op 1, drill hole, use a slotting saw.

Also if the...

There are CD's that list all businesses. They can be sorted by catagory, which, you can zero to your demographics........30-40 mile radius. Make PROFESSIONAL business cards, bang on doors, make short...

I have had Shopcam for over a decade ......ANYBODY even THINKING of getting within a million miles of it risks immediate death.....no warning shots!!!

It is a CAD/CAM. Mine is DOS.....I put the...

Here in New England, to hire someone off the street and train is rare simply because small jobs shops cannot afford to lose money on you while you learn, and, because after you pick up a bit of...

Books are knowledge. The question is how deep do you wish to go.

Low level might be that every single command be thought, plotted and applied. Fun but very time consuming.

High level.. (very)...

Anyone having experience with Aluminum 5086 H32 ; 5086 H111; 5083 H111 ?

I need to quote parts with chamfers and tapped holes. Not much else.

Cutting speeds/feeds appreciated.

Any other info...

These comments are why I keep coming back here.

I worked for GE making thousands of compressor blades and vanes for a dozen different engines. The pressure was always on for shipping everything...

I have been tortured for years putting up with noise (excuse me ..radios) from co-workers each trying to drown out others with THEIR favorite station. To really concentrate...to hear the grinder...