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I have 2012 visual mill, I know how to make 4 axis nc code on visual mill
But I cant seem to get the 5 axis machining to work, anyone got any tips where to start?

The parts are from a guy i america
Delivery was expensive but parts were still cheaper then if I bought them here
He make CNC routers mostly out of wood, so I thought why not use the same metal...

I finally received my hardware yesterday and now need to start working on the frame

I was thinking about use that extruded Al 80x80 stuff but will initially not use any as its so expensive

I...

Dont know anyone from melb on here
Do you have any examples of what you are do or are looking for?

Hiya

I can in the future as I am making my own 2mx1m cnc gantry type mill
But there should be plenty of members in melbourne who can do that

Hiya,

I'm also from Melbourne, I make aluminium parts in my spare time. I plan to build a CNC gantry type mill in the future and will need some help finding suppliers.
I originally bought a small...

Interesting post, like you said I would have done it differently.
When I started out machining (self taught) I practiced by making different sized clamps, part holders, holding plate, and other...

I live in SE of Melbourne
I have a small Taig CNC mill.
It's just big enough for what I do.
Im looking for a larger CNC mill with an ATC.
Anyone know where I can get one here or would it be...

Hi

I have a Taig mill I converted to a 4-axis CNC
I have been making parts for the last 6 months and am looking for a bigger machine with and ATC
The parts I make are made from aluminium and...

What a joke... that costs about half of a new very large desktop machine

Problem: its sherline not Taig as stated in OP

I've been machining for about 6 months
I also use flood coolant

I use HSS at 6,000rpm at 600mm/min and go 3mm deep

Really... If the tool had 20mm flutes I can cut a 20mm deep slot in one pass with this tool?

What depth can you cut slots with this tool?
As I cut more slots then profile

I'm using flood coolant
I dont know about micrograin carbide but I can get solid carbide
What is considered a high helix angle?

I'm after some advice with milling aluminium

Firstly I have a small Taig desktop mill
The parts I make are made from aluminium plates ranging in thickness from 3mm to 12mm
For the 3mm parts I...

I only time that would be useful to me is when I bash it into things and it loses position

Good idea

First I have to get the machine
Then automate it
But that is the plan

I should be getting the machine shortly as I need it for a job
Not a good one, but I'll get some money out of it

I found a "linearmotionbearing" The ballscrews dont seem that expensive

I should be getting the machine shortly as I need it for a job
Not a good one, but I'll get some money out of it

That an an auto tool changer will save me a lot of time
Most parts are about 7" x 2" x .5"

Four of them bolt together to make some L shaped guide sled.
They paid in advance for all those parts and others I havnt even started yet. I'm going to buy an RF45 type mill before I start making...

I've never had an order this larger but I just ask for too much money up front and plenty of time to make the parts, I usually never hear from them again, usually.

My current order, should be...

I've never used servos, except in RC toys. I havnt looked into them yet for the conversion. Can I get away with steppers for this machine?
Do servos have encoders, unlike steppers, so if it gets...

im blaming it on a dead pixel, it looked right to me, should have read .550kw

What if you have little money, time and skill?
With the little money I'll be forced to do it myself, improving my skill while keeping my money low

Forget I'm going to get a large machine and spend money automating it

I've decided I'll do an ATC when I get a larger mill.
Changing tools on my basic taig is getting annoying, especially when machining lots of the same part and they need 3-4 tool changes :(
Well...