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Anyone know how to access the machine hour meter in this control? Anyone on here using the Siemens control on their Sharp VMC? Mine is an SVL-2416SE-M 2014 manufacture date. I just picked this up...

I make parts out of plastic & aluminum. I would like to be able to mark my parts with company name patent numbers etc. I see some Chinese fiber lasers on ebay I am not wanting to spend a lot but if...

Make sure the bit is not slipping in the collet.

There will be a CNC Seminar at my shop in Ridgefield, WA this should be some great training from a couple guys most of you either know or have heard of Gary Campbell & Michael Mezalick. Here is a...

I am looking for a new Router table to upgrade from my current Shopbot PRS 4896 router. I want a heavier machine with ball screws and AC servos on all axis and a tool changer. I am considering Shop...

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Sign makers use a product called paint mask or transfer tape put it on engrave paint and remove mask.

Mike

When I was looking at buying a Tormach I looked into Sprutcam and watched the videos. My background is that I have been running a CNC Shop Bot router for about 6 years and no CNC background other...

Vcarve Pro will do imported 3D but you can't create a 3D file with it for that you need Aspire. Aspire can create a 3D file but Vcarve Pro can do the cam from my understanding.

Did you know the power company can come out for free and check your service to make sure they are not your problem? Even if at first they do not find something request they set a recording meter that...

You might want to go back and read post 17 have you called your power provider yet?

I need to add a tumbler for some parts I make but my parts are a little bigger than most of you are talking about mine are 5.1" x 2.25" X 1" and I have some others that are 12" x 1 " round stock with...

I looked up the manual and it did not specify that it doubled speed on retract so I will call them next week.

Thanks again Mike

Thanks txcncman I wonder if the Tapmatic heads work this way? I bought the Procunier used on ebay so I could move it on and change brands if the Tapmatic head is different. I don't really want to...

Here is a link to the manual page 2 number 5. I did not know this when I bought the tapping head.

http://www.rockford-ettco.com/Portals/44/Inst_Man_11000-13000.pdf

I have a product I make for myself to sell in my small Marine Products business that I need to tap 4 1/4-20 holes in 6061 T-6 Al each part the fixture holds 10 parts so 40 holes per batch.

My...

I use Aspire which is an upgrade from Vcarve Pro both are Vetric products I used Vcarve Pro for several years before I upgraded. I have a CNC router table and the software is designed for router...

I have also wondered about the Microkenetics and the Bolton lathe.

Go to Blackviper.com and follow the directions for your control computer set it to bare bones per the web site. I did that with my ShopBot Router and it helped my communication speed.

Mike

How would you do that?

Wrong in a big storm you maybe out 11 days but not on regular work days call first thing in the morning they will come right out trust what I am telling you I do this for a living. It may not be...

I worked as a Lineman for them from 83-94 they will come check it for free at least that will eliminate the problem and would be much easier than running a new drop.

Mike

Who is your power company? Most utilities will come out and check your service for free just because you are close to the gen plant does not make your transformer and service trouble free. Trouble...

If you have not already go over every connection and make sure they are all tight make sure all wires are pushed into their plugs not just the plugs being together but that all wires are seated in...

I don't think it is a direction of rotation problem. I have no experience with routing using a Dremel tool but cutting anything you need proper speeds & feeds you also need the material held tight....

What is your max spindle speed?

I machine UHMW regularly I cut it dry with spiral O flute upcut bits designed for soft plastic. I use either a 63-xxx series Onsrud for a single edge or 50-xxx...

3"/Min is way too slow but you don't mention your RPM fastest setting does not tell me anything. Using 18000 RPM 1/16" bit 2 flute bit .002" chip load 72" per minute. This is just an example.

You...

The profile is shaped like a capital I the undercut is between two larger profile diameters. The mill paths I have programed come straight down on the Z axis that would cut through the top larger...

Thanks for your concern but I have been successfully running a CNC router making thousands of parts for 4 years now. I am not that new and yes I have read the manual for the Trak AGE 3 controller....

I would like to turn some parts on my CNC mill, I make a very simple part out of 1" 6061 where I need to turn two different diameters in the shaft. I am not sure how to generate this tool path my...