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    Sticky: Re: Share Your Files Part or Art

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    Re: Will my fixed gantry cnc machine fail?

    Based on your location, "2. I will buy the rails localy(not ebay). The tolerance I can get on the 20mm bars is h6(+- 0.013 mm). Will this be enough to prevent play in the bearings?" I gather they...
  3. Re: Explain to me G- code please. I have an example from solidworks.

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  4. Thread: milltronics vm 17

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    Re: milltronics vm 17

    If this is what is there: G83 G98 0:46 V-Z-.08 D1 Q.06 R0.1 F12.

    Take out this 0:46 V-

    should be G83 G98 Z-0.46 V-.08 D.1 Q.06 R0.1 F12.

    G25 is a Circular finish inside.

    If that dosent...
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    Re: milltronics vm 17

    What value do you have for P140. (R plane), The book says: The character within quotes " " is not valid adress, such as X,Y,Z,R,G,ect. The block where error occurred is shown in block display. Check...
  6. Thread: milltronics vm 17

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    Re: milltronics vm 17

    Mine dosent and it runs pretty close to 24/7 day in day out
  7. Thread: milltronics vm 17

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    Re: milltronics vm 17

    Try something like this:
    G00 G54 G90
    M6 T3 (#29 DRILL)
    G00 X-.188 Y-.274 S3000 M3
    G43 H3 Z.5 M8
    G83 G98 Z-0.46 V-.08 D.1 Q.06 R0.1 F12.
    X-.188
    X-.736
    G00 Z2.0 M9
    M5
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    Re: Engraving some names on aluminum tags

    For letters so small I use a non rotating springloaded diamond with medium spring pressure.
  9. Thread: simple baseball

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    Re: simple baseball

    Very Nice!
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    Re: DIY 5 axis big CNC Router Head/Head

    Incredible.
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    Re: Benchtop CNC enclosure

    I like it. Will coolant drip from doors onto the floor when opened? or do you have something for that Im not seeing. Much better than not having anything. Thanks for the material info.
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    Re: Miltronics / Centurion 6 - Halt Problem

    Once the run or verify modes have been entered a halt must be executed if the mode is to be exited prior to program completion.
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    Re: Miltronics / Centurion 6 - Halt Problem

    What happens when you use the feed hold button? When you push halt button unlike the feedhold button the halt is susposed to exit the run mode.
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    Re: Picking the right CAM for VcutPRO

    Not sure about VcutPRO never heard of it but Vcarve Pro can do this using the array feature. only takes several mouse clicks.
  15. Re: RFQ - CNC Programming needed in North Central Illinois - Sq Tubing Holes and Pock

    I Agree
  16. Thread: ARTzy Fartzy FILES

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    Re: ARTzy Fartzy FILES

    Start here, over 800 pages http://www.cnczone.com/forums/general-metalwork-discussion/19346-share-files-part-art.html it will keep you busy for a while. You may need a bigger hard drive.:)
  17. Thread: centurion 6

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    Re: centurion 6

    Look at Dynamic Displays, perhaps the QES1500 Progressive Series Industrial LCD Displays, Panel PC systems, replacement LCD monitors Thats the route I went. Works great, was a tight fit but squeezed...
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    Sticky: Re: Worse than week old long johns.

    Yes, your probably right, I have to admit even with vector magic there would be some serious editing, those kind are difficult. I guess one could do it manually but that would take some time. by the...
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    Sticky: Re: Share Your Files Part or Art

    Hey Kiwiken, have you seen this site Precision Bitmap To Vector Conversion Online - Vector Magic, You get the first one free I think, but well worth the money. You still may have tweak some graphics...
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    Re: Milltronics Partner 1 - Need advice.

    At least you had the choice to walk away...thanks for the info
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    Re: Which software to engrave with CNC mill?

    Have you looked at Products - Cut2D. I started with this program as it had single fonts built in, which came in really handy. I have used the 2linc software, it worked well also, I got a intro...
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    Re: What CAM software type do I *really* need?

    Seems I can not edit my post it's greyed out, but what I meant was do you use your product BLUECNC4 with CamBam.
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    Re: What CAM software type do I *really* need?

    I have noticed your product BLUECNC4 and am wondering why you didn't mention it?
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    Re: I keep breaking gosh darnit bits!

    How do the fonts look up close, some fonts look good until you really zero in and look, some are best smoothed out with arcs before cutting, as some fonts have really choppy straight lines and can...
  25. Thread: CAM for Solidworks

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    Re: CAM for Solidworks

    If you can afford SolidWorks, as from what I have found it is'nt cheap, why worry and get HSMWorks ? Integrated CAM for SolidWorks. Or you could ditch SolidWorks and get something like Cut2D -...
  26. Thread: Drag Engraver

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    Re: Drag Engraver

    These are what I use now. and leave a very thin line. Diamond Tip Engraving Tools for engraving and marking of glass, stone, aluminum, steel, metal and brass. I thought you were using a hand tool by...
  27. Thread: Drag Engraver

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    Re: Drag Engraver

    I used to use these before I went to diamond drag, Glass Engraving
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    Re: Wrong Place? What to make on my Router

    What did you intend to do with it when you started building it? Did you build it just because you could or did you have a need for one, that question is hard to answer. How big is it? Can you make...
  29. Thread: DNC Software

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    Re: DNC Software

    I use Greco Systems USB Minifile, Greco Box works pretty easy however what is economical? $100.00, $1000.00 what type of machines would it be for
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    Sticky: Re: Share Your Files Part or Art

    That turned out pretty nice, Not that it really matters, but looking at the picture it looks as if the wings are backwards. I could be wrong,
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