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    Re: need help with purchase

    I'm not sure what you plan on building but I would double the table size for what you need right now because odds are you'll need the extra cutting area sooner or later, plus with a larger table you...
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    Re: Small Shop Guitarbuilder New to CAD/CAM

    Dedicated machine with 3 axis and a saw blade.




    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cTyHWDFlL8
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    Re: Massive problems with cnc plasma

    Try running a very simple part like a small square (X and Y only) at a very slow feedrate with the plasma cutter turned OFF to see If you're losing steps.

    If you need to reference the home...
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    Re: How snug should the carbide collet be?

    The tooling should be set at least 3/4 of the depth of the collet. Setting the tool the full depth of the collet is best, If possible.

    A snug fit on the collet diam is all you need when test...
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    Sticky: Re: Share Your Files Part or Art

    Try this, DXF and SVG zip file attached below.
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    Re: 2d Dimension Laser Scanner

    I've seen laser range finders on ebay for less than $10 and free shipping. These are mostly for measuring longer distances like rooms in buildings but they might still have something useful with...
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    Re: Guitar CAD Design in MasterCam

    Put one large chamfer on the body and you're half way there roughing the part out.

    The image edit is quick and dirty.




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    Re: laser video

    Do you have any videos of the laser cutting and engraving thick leather, like maybe a belt?
  9. Re: Turning multiple parts from Bar in one program.

    You could also setup the machine tooling to cut multiple parts at the same time, I've done that turning inner bearing races.
  10. Re: Friday's - How The Heck Did They Make This Part - Episode #1

    The rough finish looks like the part was cast and some finish work done, ID, chamfers, OD cleanup.
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    Re: Gcode file splitting

    1.5 million lines of g-code is huge. Is it necessary?

    What's the project? I guess it's art related, but what are you doing to get that many lines of code?
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    Re: Fanuc VB.NET app

    Maybe this webpage will help, specifically the 2nd solution at the bottom of the page that mentions the Fanuc 64-bit DLL If you're on a 64-bit PC.
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    Re: Cleaning encoders?

    I'm surprised that even works with all the dust on that encoder wheel.

    I would take those two allen head bolts off and clean that motor case better, then put a sealed enclosure over the entire...
  14. Re: Teaching CAD/CAM to the poor in The Philippines

    I think you're trying to start out with way too much information overload, especially for new students.

    Start with the bare minimum basics, like manually creating gcode in text files to jog the...
  15. Re: Onsrud wood router with fanuc 31i model b controller

    Is that an over travel alarm? If so that might explain why the spindle is shutting down.

    Can you reference the machine?
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    Re: Vinyl cutting techniques leaving 'tabs'

    Can you offset the X and Y axis to compensate?
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    Re: Need Help with G code

    It looks like you need a slitting saw.
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    Sticky: Re: Share Your Files Part or Art

    Try this DXF file.
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    Re: Looking to get a Coke machine piece chromed

    I would only go with powder coating.

    Notice on your red door hinge on the left of the machine how the paint is flaking off, powder coat won't do that.

    Make sure the parts are glass bead...
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    Sticky: New DXF File ---> DXF 0183...

    New DXF File ---> DXF 0183
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    I was having a similar problem trying to save...

    I was having a similar problem trying to save .eps files in Inkscape 0.48 then open the .eps file in Cut2D, I kept getting the bitmap data error from Vectric Cut2D.

    The problem was the opacity...
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    I just now downloaded the zip file that include...

    I just now downloaded the zip file that include the chair. Make sure you do this: Check the appropriate box for the project you would like to receive

    I selected to download all the files, it then...
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    Sticky: Labrador Flying Duck DXF...

    Labrador Flying Duck DXF :cheers:
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    Sticky: Like aarggh said above, you could create "White...

    Like aarggh said above, you could create "White Sox" plaques with each players number on separate plaques. At the very least the parents will all bid on their own players plaque/number. Start the bid...
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    Sticky: I use Inkscape (free) & Cut2D ($150) for...

    I use Inkscape (free) & Cut2D ($150) for exporting DXFs.

    Inkscape EPS > Cut2D > DXF
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    Sticky: Everyone, Please keep this forum thread...

    Everyone,

    Please keep this forum thread related to only cnc files.

    By posting random images that are not cnc file related it makes finding the vector files difficult.

    Thank you.
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    Sticky: Merry Christmas everyone. :banana: 148735...

    Merry Christmas everyone.

    :banana: 148735 :banana:
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    Sticky: I might make a similar vector Christmas tree file...

    I might make a similar vector Christmas tree file like that, looks like fun.
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    Sticky: Personally, I would prefer any files I've...

    Personally, I would prefer any files I've uploaded to cnczone to stay here on cnczone.

    Link directly to the forum comment number that includes the vector file. Please don't hotlink files. Each...
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    Sticky: Good job on the deer, I know that wasn't an easy...

    Good job on the deer, I know that wasn't an easy conversion.

    I have another deer dxf/svg on my site that I made a while back, maybe it will help someone?
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