584,817 active members*
4,676 visitors online*
Register for free
Login

Search:

Type: Posts; User: Routerfiend

Page 1 of 6 1 2 3 4

Search: Search took 0.00 seconds.

  1. Re: Do you recognise this stepper controller?

    Hi
    No I can`t say that I do . The force is weak in this one . Perhaps a photo or two or a serial number ?
  2. Replies
    16
    Views
    4,164

    Re: Alphacam Problem

    Hi Basswakr
    See the attached Jpeg Image. By putting the drawing into 3d view you get the X Y Z trident showing. Lock your tool pathes and select rotate then pick the axis that you wish to revolve...
  3. Replies
    2
    Views
    1,406

    Re: how to make micro grooves for DGS seals?

    Hi
    Looking at the photos I reckon they are acid etched rather than machined. But that said if I were going to attempt to machine that then i`d go over depth and surface grind it back to the desired...
  4. Replies
    0
    Views
    788

    Multicam 5000 series ATCB board

    Hi all

    I have a problem with my 5000. I have an error code (s) Modbus Error 15 and at other times it shows up as Error 17 . I have replaced the Modbus cable and changed the connector block as a...
  5. Poll: Re: Does the corona epidemic affect your current business operations?

    Not noticed anything yet but i am sure there will be issues as things progress.

    Being in England we only have to have a half inch of snow & my fellow countryman & women clear the supermarket...
  6. Replies
    74
    Views
    19,627

    Poll: Re: Your prefered machine.

    Prefered machine would have to be Susuki GSXR 1000......... If we are talking about CNC then Multicam.
  7. Replies
    0
    Views
    2,253

    Multicam error Codes

    Hi all

    Changed the bearings in the Z axis motor on my 5000 as they had seized . Very carefully trying to avoid damaging the encoder on the other end of the shaft.
    However now that I have...
  8. Replies
    2
    Views
    858

    Re: Help Please - Z-axis NOT functioning

    My guess would be either a dryjoint on the board or a broken wire. difficult to diagnose without being there.
  9. Replies
    4
    Views
    729

    Re: New purchase of Senyo 1325 CNC

    I`ve read alot of reviews on this forum regarding chinese machines. It seems to be that if you get a good one then you are the lucky one. A number of years ago people were suggesting Chinese machines...
  10. Thread: ice ages

    by Routerfiend
    Replies
    20
    Views
    8,890

    Re: ice ages

    I think you are quite correct. Like I said , "Who is to say that the earths natural state means ice caps " The extreme variations that we have perceived over our short historical record compared...
  11. Thread: ice ages

    by Routerfiend
    Replies
    20
    Views
    8,890

    Re: ice ages

    Whose to say that the earths natural state is to have ice caps ? The brief time we have been on the earth ( And the equally brief time we have been " messing it up" ) is but an geological instant....
  12. Replies
    8
    Views
    6,346

    Re: close geometry

    There is a function called " show breaks " which you will find in the view tab/display options (looks like two crosses on a broken geometry )
    It will put white crosses on your picked geometry where...
  13. Replies
    4
    Views
    2,521

    Re: Scaling toolpaths in one axis only ?

    Hi Carol

    There isn` t a practical way of scaling tool paths in only one plane. I`f you have scanned in a 3D model then i would use that to create the various sizes that you require and create a...
  14. Replies
    61
    Views
    15,680

    Poll: Re: Machinist or Machine Operator? You decide..

    Not necessarily. A machinist would be someone that creates a part or an assembly of parts and does everything from programming/setting the machine through running it .
    Where as a machine operator...
  15. Replies
    4
    Views
    1,816

    Re: Opening a file created in Fusion360

    Hi Dale. Sorry but I cheated and re drew the parts, It was a simple part (s) to redraw so I did what I knew would work for you.The best way to convert the parts would be to open them in solidworks...
  16. Replies
    4
    Views
    1,816

    Re: Opening a file created in Fusion360

    Try this. Sorry trying to attach files.
  17. Replies
    6
    Views
    818

    Re: What controller

    Thanks alot I will pass that on to the solidworks crew. Thankyou again for your help.
    Kindest regards
    Syd
  18. Replies
    6
    Views
    818

    Re: What controller

    Hi NSchlee
    Thanks for that. Our oldest machine is the MG which is 2002 vintage and one the 5000`s is 2005 and our newest 5000 is 2016. I have tried contacting our vendor but they are not picking up....
  19. Replies
    6
    Views
    818

    What controller

    Hi all
    We are having a new post written for our Multicam Machines by Solidworks solidcam and they need to know what controllers are used? We have An MG Series and two 5000 series
    but on opening...
  20. Re: Machining Sphere - WaterLine- Part Damaged

    Hi this may not be much help as I don`t use mastercam but I do use alphacam and have had the same problem. My method , although maybe not the best , is I view the tool path closely to see if there...
  21. Replies
    4
    Views
    2,088

    Re: Stop! Searching post for SolidCAM

    Hi emrek
    Also do you have a post for 5 Axis MAKA KPF334 - Using Alphacam ? Can`t seem to find one anywhere.

    Thanks one way or another .
  22. Thread: Too Much

    by Routerfiend
    Replies
    10
    Views
    787

    Re: Too Much

    Better out than in :o) Nothing wrong with a good vent , stops you bursting!
  23. Thread: Too Much

    by Routerfiend
    Replies
    10
    Views
    787

    Re: Too Much

    It can be an issue that will resolve itself in time. But in that time the personal cost to yourself could be high. All the time you do your job right nobody notices only when something goes...
  24. Re: Machining 3D form into aluminium honeycomb

    Also may not be an issue removing urethane foam if you can get it as component parts an add water to the mix . It lowers the density of the foam whilst remaining fairly rigid and of course lighter...
  25. Re: Machining 3D form into aluminium honeycomb

    Never tried but it`s an intriguing idea. You don`t mention the thickness of the honeycomb that you are thinking of machining nor the width (thickness of the web upstands ). I think the biggest...
  26. Replies
    15
    Views
    7,275

    Re: Where has common sense gone?

    I must disagree
    Common sense is for the most part about forward thinking. If you fail to see what you are about to do will have negative consequences then what results is...
  27. Replies
    6
    Views
    2,210

    Re: Multi Cam MG103

    Hi
    If you have checked the electrical connections in the cabinet then the next thing to look at is the ballscrew. Is it binding ? If you are getting steps when doing a table mill operation it would...
  28. Replies
    46
    Views
    6,969

    Re: Is Solid Works worth learning?

    Most definately worth learning. It is pricey but well worth the money. It`s another string to your bow too.I`ve been using it for a year and started from scratch ( With a brilliant tutor in house I...
  29. Query - anyone out there retrofitted any other controller on Multicam routers ?

    Hi all
    Just a query has anyone out there ever retro fitted a fanuc controller (or any other make ) to a multicam router.
    The standard controllers are pretty notchy while transiting through...
  30. Replies
    427
    Views
    47,707

    Poll: Re: How old are you?

    Speking of Alzheimers. There is a protest group whose chant is " What do we want ? Don`t know ! When do we want it ? Want what ?????
    The only upside is that everything is new !!
Results 1 to 30 of 152
Page 1 of 6 1 2 3 4