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I have a HF mini-lathe (it is old) that developed a speed control problem. When I turn the control knob to very low RPM it jumps to maximum. When I move it to a faster RPM it eventually goes back...

Ok. Thanks. I might be able to just live without making cross sections.
Kevin, I have sent you a PM.

Kevin,

Thanks for the info. Do you know if you try and put a view in your drawing, does section view get activated? I am trying to see if it is a function of being available because the...

I would buy Cubify Design (AKA Alibre PE) for $99. Right now it is $200. Cmon where is the discount?

Can you create 2D drawings with section views? Can you create 2D drawings with detail views? I am referring to the Sherline Personal edition you have linked below.

Also, can I just buy this or...

Quoted and closed.

I need a small sheet metal part with one bend in it. It is approximately .8"X.6" Material is 303 SUS Full hard .010" thick. I have a 2D drawing, dxf and STEP 3D file available.
I would like...

Cool! By the looks of it, I think Bobcad/cam can do what I am thinking!

Thanks!

Doh. You are right, it will be the radius of my cutter.

Here is an image showing and example of what I am trying to machine. I want to machine the surface, but leave the boss alone. I will need to also drill/mill the hole as well.

The boss is...

Quick question.

I have a full 3D part that has a surface with some holes perpendicular to the surface, a boss feature on the surface and the main body of the part is a surface type profile.
...

Hi all,
Is there a list of which parts are MDF and which are HDPE somewhere?

Thanks!

PM sent with question.

It looks like it has been a long time...I assume you have sold this?

Hi all,

Does any one have the Comet machine from Probotix? If so, what are your thoughts? Here is the machine on their website. FireBall Comet - CNC Router - FireBall Comet

I called them...

I am going to have to rethink this with the tolerances and the wood material.
I may have to go Aluminum material with a redesign to smaller part to check fewer features at a time.

This project...

PROJECT ON HOLD DUE TO TOLERANCE ISSUES

Hi,
I need a couple of you to quote for the attached part drawing number "R-100". I need a quote for qty. 5, 10, 50, 100 total "bulk" lowest cost (no...

Well looks like I will just go ahead and get the Solsylva plans and model them up... it looks like a daunting task...but I will learn something hopefully!
Thanks....

cpy911

Well looks like I will just go ahead and get the Solsylva plans and model them up... it looks like a daunting task...but I will learn something hopefully!
Thanks....

Yes, that is a good idea to post my status.
Sure, I will go ahead and post a reply if I take on something.

One suggestion I had was to buy the Solsylva plans and start modeling it!
I am...

Greetings,

I have taken it upon myself to learn a new CAD system (Solidworks) and have had a chance to play around but I am wanting to design something REAL! Do you have a project that could use...

Greetings,

I have taken it upon myself to learn a new CAD system (Solidworks) and have had a chance to play around but I am wanting to design something REAL! Do you have a project that could...

Just wondering if any of you folks in Portland have built a machine?
I'm in Newberg and would like to take a look at anything you have...

Thanks,
cpy911

Joe...you da man!

Thanks for the files...

cpy911

Are slt files for Stereolithography parts? Can Solidworks output .stp files?

Usually you can make a stp file of the top level assembly and it comes out as one "big" file, but you can usually...

Does anybody have STEP files of Joes CNC MODEL 2006
R-2 machine? I am wanting to re-model it in Native
Pro/E. Will anyone export their
Solidworks files of Joes machine to STEP so I can
read into...

Does anybody have STEP files of Joes CNC MODEL 2006
R-2 machine? I am wanting to model it in Native
Pro/E Engineer. Will anyone export their
Solidworks files of Joes machine to STEP so I can ...