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    Thanks to youthe problem is solved. I set the...

    Thanks to youthe problem is solved. I set the Jog Mode to Continuous, removed the MPG and I am sending it back for repair.
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    Hello Andrew: I took your suggestion and NO...

    Hello Andrew:

    I took your suggestion and NO JOY. the steps are set to 0.100 and none of the red or green Jog buttons on the screen will move any axis. I disconnecter the MPG and that was the only...
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    JEFF; NO the shuttle mode is dark. Do you...

    JEFF;

    NO the shuttle mode is dark. Do you have any ideas?

    PS. Please e-mail me as I only get on the CNCZONE about ONCE a daay, and this problem is bugging me.

    GENE
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    MACH3 JOGING PROBLEM

    Here is a problem that has me tearing out my hair.

    Conditions:
    1. All axis of mach3 work, x,y,z and will move with an MDI command.
    2. All axis of mach3 work, x,y,z and will move when I...
  5. YOU WROTE: "In most cases this is a stop-gap...

    YOU WROTE:

    "In most cases this is a stop-gap fix, often the real reason is noise due to improper grounding and bonding.
    Al."

    For a stupid mechanical engineer where do I start looking. give me...
  6. Which of the two settings do you change?...

    Which of the two settings do you change? "DEBOUNCE INTERVAL OR DEBOUNCE INDEX" both were 0
    now set to 40 and problem still sxists. is there an upper limit to this value?
  7. Intermittent Limit switch triggering system

    Here is my problem, On a long? program I have I am getting a "LIMIT SWITCH" error and the table is not within inches of the limit switch. I am using MACH3, a PDMX Breakout board, NPN proximity...
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    AXIS not moving and DRO is incrementing.

    I am having a problem with MACH3 with the VISTA SCREEN SET and it is driving me crazy.

    I have referenced all axis and they are correctly moving to the reference positions. The DRO's read 0.0000
    ...
  9. how do i clear our the persistant value that show up after zerroing an axis

    HELP, this is probably my personal problem but, I cannot find the solution.

    When I REFERENCE all axis's, the machine position indicator keeps showing a -0.157 in the X axis. I have checked the...
  10. Thread: ihcnc contact?

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    Tommy and IH CNC PLUS tool CHANGER

    I talked with tommy yesterday and he is back up and running. His problem is cash flow and he is working another job get back on his feet.

    For all of those out there with IH CNC Mills, a word of...
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    Is this pendent still available and if so how can...

    Is this pendent still available and if so how can I buy a few. I have three machines that can use these pendents.
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    IS there a date set for the 2011 show. I plan a...

    IS there a date set for the 2011 show. I plan a year ahead and want to attend the next show.
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    Comments accepted:

    I have read the comments, and do not agree. The size of my Font is not the question, the question is what is the function of a MANUFACTURER in the support of their equipment. The implied contract...
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    Tormach Customer Service

    Here is a message that shows how bad customer service at TORMACH is.

    For the record, Mike Jestis is a small business owner and a competent machinist, he purchased a TORMACH CNC Mill, with...
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    can you show me a example of the macro and I...

    can you show me a example of the macro and I would appreciate the assistance.

    Thanks
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    HOW DO I PUT MESSAGES TO THE OPERATOR

    :withstupiAt one of the CNC Workshops some one, I think is was either ART or BRIAN, said it is possible to place messages on the screen. I cannot find my notes and have a situation that will require...
  17. Good to hear from you Mariss: I decided to go...

    Good to hear from you Mariss:

    I decided to go with the big toys and this is my new system.
    motors are geared 8 to 1 and the encoder is actually on the ball screw. encoder is 1000 count actual....
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    information on system:

    I have the wires separated the power goes to a separate plug and the encoders are run in shielded cables to an separate plug separated by a steel wall.

    Mr. Cullin of Sound Logic says that the...
  19. Help with setup = my geckos keep faulting out

    I am working on a new machine, my first with larger servos and choose to use a Dell C640 laptop computer and seem to have totally eratic responses. I cannot tune the drives to get steady motion.
    ...
  20. Thread: SERVO TUNING

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    SERVO TUNING

    :confused:I am working on a new machine, my first with higher power servos, and choose to use a Dell C640 laptop computer and seem to have totally eratic responses. I cannot tune the drives to get...
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    eratic recko 320 servo drives

    :confused:I am working on a new machine and choose to use a Dell C640 laptop computer and seem to have totally eratic responses. I cannot tune the drives to get steady motion.

    Here are the...
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    Trouble tuning GECKO 320 Servo Drives

    I am facing a new problem tuning a set of 4 320 gecko drives. I am using the following system::confused::drowning:

    Software: Mach3
    computer: Dell c640 2.o GHZ INTEL PROCESSOR
    1 mbyte ram...
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    Tuning Gecko 320 servo driver

    I am facing a new problem tuning a set of 4 320 gecko drives. I am using the following system:

    Software: Mach3
    computer: Dell c640 2.o GHZ INTEL PROCESSOR
    1 mbyte ram
    Interface;...
  24. Thread: Mesa, AZ

    by Capteod
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    Your message on mentor

    I live in the west valley and can mentor you if you are interested. There is a very good users group in the valley, when you contact me. The group meets around the valley at members shops and I am...
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    milling steel

    :confused:The first question I WOULD NEED TO KNOW IS WHAT TYPE OF STEEL! Machining stainless steel is one thing, while working on 11l17 or 12L12 is another animal.

    There is a general formula as...
  26. Thread: Cheap drives?

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    This is a great idea. WHEN will they be...

    This is a great idea. WHEN will they be available?
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    tormach shuttle express

    GOTIS, The picture shown in your post is the same as the original model, but is marked for tormach. The unit uses the same shuttle express module, and you can use the link to the link is the same as...
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    Tormach MPG Pendent and MACH3

    To anyone out there who has a "contour shuttle express" USB MPG Pendent,, HELP!!!

    :confused:

    I purchased one of these pendents at the CNC WORKSHOP last week, and I cannot get it to work. As...
  29. Thread: 3D IH Milling

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    The information you supplied as to feeds and...

    The information you supplied as to feeds and speed, indicate that this is a very good roughing out of the part. Try to decrease the Stepdown and stepover to get a better finish. When we make a mold...
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    I have a power supply which costs about $50.00,...

    I have a power supply which costs about $50.00, and yeilds 24Vdc at 12amps and 10Vdc at 13.5Amps. The source of the power supply is American Scientific and these are also sold at Electronic...
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