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I'm already using MDF, it's deflecting too much, plus I'm routing at pretty high power and high speeds, I'm afraid that if I tighten down the pieces enough to hold them that I'm going to break the...

So It's high time I upgrade the work table on my router. I'm currently running 3/4 MDF with Sintra glued to the top as a sacrificial surface, and sinking blind nuts in from the back side (some call...

So... did you get your money back yet? It's tax time, I could sure use a thousand bucks right now.

So....if we shell out for the new Centroid software are we allowed to kick scream and spit nails if it's as bad as the Mach3 implementation? All I ever wanted was a machine that ran right!

Eric

When companies ship products that have problems, the updates to resolve said problems are usually free and easy to get... unless you're Toyota... But that's a different animal. I think these past few...

Question, when will autotune be working with the non-DC servo PLC? This must be running in SOME implementation by now? Also whats this rumor of a version of CNC11 becoming available for AJAX users?

I want my money back too! Same deal!

I'm starting to think that a vast majority of the problems that Ajax is having could be resolved through better documentation. I've never had to call Delta about my servo drives, because it...

You can absolutely use a different MPG with Ajax, just as long as the encoder puts out DIFFERENTIAL output - that is there's a +5, Gnd, A-, A+, B- and B+ lead. Differential means that instead of +5...

OK... Having used a few different control systems with Mach - SmoothStepper, NCPod, LPT port, and now Ajax, I can say with full confidence that the ONLY decent control solution for Mach is one that...

I don't worry about the price - it's what the client specs. Also, never really have a problem with stuff tearing out of the vise. For drilling I use cobalt 135 degree split point stub drills almost...

Thanks for the reply - The chemistry is a helpful piece of information . I'm not really sure what the pH of my coolant is, but I seem to remember in my communications with MotorOil that it was NOT...

Hello -

I've been cutting a LOT of 360 brass in my shop lately - Of course it mills great and all that and I'm having no trouble, but I'm wondering about the ~4% lead content, disposal of swarf,...

Looking to buy a second Tormach, used and in decent condition. Located in NY. Time frame is immediate.

Andy Baker

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F'ing RIGHT Barry!!!! That's hitting the nail right on the head. Too many cheap prick managers in this world. Third world wages get you third world results.

I know people LOVE to tell other people how to spend their money, so here's your chance!

I'm looking to buy a mini-to-small size lathe. I already have a big monarch 10x40 that's awesome, but it's...

Yep - home to index is available on the automation direct servos. This is done with incremental encoders because there is a third channel, aside from the regular A and B - It's called the Index...

Yeah using 10160 pulses per inch out of the SmoothStepper (did I mention... buy one)

Thats a 1:2 belt drive going in to 50mm/rev ball screws. They are huge mofos.

The Z uses a 5:1 gear...

The PLC only controls coolant and other non time critical stuff. Pulse, actually, quadrature, is handled by the oh-so-awesome SmoothStepper unit.

You should buy one.

Chose not to use...

The round shaft bearing system has a supported shaft.
http://www.mcmaster.com/param/images/shafts/59585kc1--NC.gif

They're not cheap though - In fact, they're not much cheaper than linear rail....

I just use a regular grease gun with a flexible hose, full of the most expensive, synthetic, non silicone lithium grease I could get my hands on. My rails are 30mm THKs. The blocks feature standard...

Hey!

You should definitely build a CNC router. It's an awesome project. I did, and I love my machine. However, I don't think you should use skate bearings except for foam work. Plus, if the shaft...

Well, here's the beast. It's been a few years coming, but its finally paying for itself. Two 1KW servos on the X and Y, and a geared 750W on the Z. Goes more than fast enough. Scary fast in fact. I...

I get my coolant from McMaster - It's listed under Machining and Grinding Oil Concentrates as the fully synthetic version. It doesn't really seem much like an oil, but more like some weird concoction...

We use carpet tape sometimes here... watch out though, we also use Premiere 600 Synthetic Coolant, and so much as a drop of this stuff anywhere near the tape causes it to release almost instantly....

my Milltronics is 5 years or so old, and has a Centurion 6 control.

Andy

We have a Milltronics VKM3 - It's smaller than what you're looking for, but this particular unit isn't too impressive, particularly the spindle (OK I know it's a knee mill) but they barely hardened...

TiN coating SUCKS in aluminum. Don't use it. It sticks. Also, crank your spindle speed up as much as possible, and keep a squirt bottle of WD40 or synthetic cooling. I use this stuff called "Premiere...

Yep - real industrial spaces are anywhere from $10-$13 SqFt/Yr for raw industrial spaces in crappy neighborhoods like next to the sewage treatment facilities or in the city-leased Brooklyn Navy Yard....

Believe it or not, that whole 600 square foot shop is only $300 a month. (this is in NYC mind you...) It's got 3 phase power too, though it's got pretty low ceilings - low enough that when I...