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  1. Mach3 g code m47 (how to specify number of repeats.)

    This is probably as simple as pie, but when using g47 in mach3 how do i specify how many times it will repeat, thanks.
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    Re: rotary table automatic indexing

    Thats the way to go! Here is another way to cut synchronous pulleys or gears. I usually use delrin, but this machine will work just as well with metals. this is fully cnc controlled with proper g...
  3. Thread: Need to know

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    Re: Need to know

    The reason it looks that way is because I worked in machine shops and Weaver Scope back in the 60s. have good one....
  4. Thread: Need to know

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    Re: Need to know

    Thanks a lot for your time and input. it all sounds too complicated for me right now. I think I will just restore the machine to its original condition. It did work before and produced thousands of...
  5. Thread: Need to know

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    Re: Need to know

    Hey Jim, here are some photos, don't know if it will help a lot. The machine is not running now. The machine is a two step die operation so the ejector actually moves the piece 2 times from the first...
  6. Thread: Need to know

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    Re: Need to know

    The machine is a wire bending machine (not cnc) which currently has an ejector that moves back and forth 1.75 " in about .67 sec. the current set up is not working so well. Is there a pin or pins on...
  7. Thread: Need to know

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    Re: Need to know

    Using my x axis plugin with mach3 or uccnc and uc100 controller, with BOB (China) driver. I'm assuming I need an impulse switch on the machine. let me know if you need further information. thanks
  8. Thread: Need to know

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    Need to know

    I need to replace a mechanical phase of a machine with a stepper motor operation, so if I could use my cnc program software by just replacing the start button on the software with a mechanically...
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    Re: Rotary table indexer

    So included is a photo of my stepper operated indexer for cutting syncronous pulleys and gears and the gcode that runs it. A is the spindle, B is the brake or locking. my question is how to how to...
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    Re: GCode tweak for Wire bender

    Jim if you would like, I will send you some free samples.
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    Re: GCode tweak for Wire bender

    Hey Jim , just browsing stumbled across your comment about wire bending and I thought I would mention the fact that I patented a wire product way back in 2015 called the peg hook staple US patent...
  12. Thread: help please :)

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    Re: help please :)

    OK, I'm in the same boat. Only B axis is doing the same as you described. all other 4 axis working good. since its been awhile since your post, I'm just inquiring if and how you resolved the problem....
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    Determining correct wires from stepper motor

    Is it possible to determine the wires from stepper motor A+ A- and B+ B- using a multimeter ? If so HOW ! thanks
  14. Thread: UCCNC g41...

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    Re: UCCNC g41...

    I am using version 1.2049 and I do have numbers for 6 tools in tool table.
  15. Thread: UCCNC g41...

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    UCCNC g41...

    So why is it that my UCCNC software does not acknowledge g41 g42 and g40.
  16. Thread: LEARNING MODE

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    LEARNING MODE

    2 simple questions:

    1. Can a stepper driver run a servo motor.
    2. Can a servomotor run without an encoder.

    Thanks
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    Re: retrofit Z axis, shoptask

    Good morning techsol, there are 10 sketches I really don't want to attach them to this site. It would be much easier to send them by email to you, only if that is acceptable by CNC zone. So I will...
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    Re: retrofit Z axis, shoptask

    ok techsol, I would have to say that generally these drawings which were done before the stabilizer bar was built are really just sketches on paint that may be helpful to you. Although they are drawn...
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    Stabilize z axis spindle arm.

    Good morning, recently I built a stabilizer for the spindle arm of my 1991 SHOPTASK MILL. With X amount of force applied perpendicular to the arm at the Z spindle axis the dial read out was .003"....
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    AEROTECH MT-3323-047H1E PM FIELD Servo Motor

    Would like to use this servo in my mach3 mill set up. Does anyone possibly have a data sheet or know how to get one. I have been trying to obtain information so that I can buy the correct driver and...
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    AEROTECH MT 3323-047H1E SERVO MOTOR

    Looking for data sheet for this older servo motor. The first thing I need to know is if its digital or analog. If its anything like the older Italian steppers that I acquired along with this servo...
  22. Re: older version TurboCAD + CAM for my simple turning and milling

    I do have an old version of turbo cad , but when I got newer computer I could no longer open it. if you could tell me how to do it, I would be glade to lend you the disc. not sure when you posted,...
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    Re: retrofit Z axis, shoptask

    Hey dgapilot, I just ran across some of the old drawings for retro fit Z axis that may be of some use to you if you are still interested. If you are, please let me know and I will forward them to...
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    Re: retrofit Z axis, shoptask

    dgapilot, Though I did respond the same day you posted, I will try it again, I never had real working drawings for the retro fit, only a bunch of PAINT sketches that only I could probably use. On...
  25. Thread: mach3 screen

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    mach3 screen

    Although this is not a huge problem, it can be annoying. I have mach3 on 2 computers. The one the runs the CNC show the image as slightly distorted, IE. a circle as an oval, with it being long on the...
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    Re: Shoptask 2000 modified

    Not sure exactly what you mean, please explain in detail, thanks
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    Poll: Re: How did you learn the Machinist trade?

    I do find it interesting and helpful. I still have my 1936 10" craftsman lathe and still use it all the time. I first got it back in 1970 ,used it in making custom billiard cues. Good story !
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    Re: Shoptask 2000 modified

    great job, so what is the other milling machine you used to build it, like instructor37 said not much of the original machine left. The only thing that looks similar to my 1991 shoptask is the green...
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    Re: retrofit Z axis, shoptask

    Thanks all, the last question was satisfied. The new ones are (1) since I did change the I and J to Incremental it seems that the screen display shows a circle as an oval (long the X axis) how to...
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    Re: learning g code

    thanks a lot, I did what ger21 recommended and that did solve the problem.
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