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The 5 axis composite feature is extremely powerful but the problem is that it has a lot of options all in one feature that can make it difficult to easily create toolpath. It takes a lot of time to...

I agree, those are nice. Dan, I use a wireless mouse in E2011 on windows 7 and it works just fine zooming using the scroll wheel.

Maybe try checking for a new update and installing that? Maybe...

Are you using a freeform operation and that's when Esprit is asking you to define the stock?

Are you setting up stock in the machine setup? Its under Options > Common Setup > Machine Setup or...

I recommend using their help files. I've referenced the help files a lot with the more complex operations with all the different options that you might not quite understand what the option does.

Its not fully automatic, but it allows you to quickly change out preset tools if you want.

http://buildyouridea.com/cnc/atc/phase_three/phase_three.html

I dont understand why someone would...

Nice work on the documentation of your design. By the way, the work on your website is very interesting.

Not sure what version you have, but in the newest version you can quickly create a block around any solid part you are working with. There's an option for the user to select the solid part and it...

JFG, I'm using Esprit by DP Technology. If you have a solid file of one, I'd like to take a look at it.

Fireman11, Im not quiet sure what kind of a turbine you are thinking of. Depends on the...

I'm looking for impeller part files to practice creating 5-axis tool paths. So parts like what Toby uploaded or the picture below are perfect for this. The more challenging the better.

Awesome, thanks. I'll post a pic if it gets machined.

Does anyone have any impeller, compressor wheel, or blisk part files? Im looking for some to test out making tool paths in CAM.

I was trying to create my own impeller in solidworks and I was...

I think I found the solution. The old Mill Pwr controllers like full circle commands to be broken up into quadrants and on multiple lines instead of being one line. Simple fix. Helical, ramping, and...

I am looking for an Esprit 2010 post for an Acu-rite Mill Pwr 3 axis controller for a Bridgeport, wondering if anyone has a solution.

I've been trying to make the generic 3 axis post work found in...

Thats better than my first dremel cnc could cut.. Soon you'll find yourself upgrading your machine :)

Interesting. I think you need some more work bench space!

Wow, awesome shots and editing. Cant wait for the rest of them.

Have you tried to cut out any more circles yet after increasing the resolution of the circles in Sketchup?

When drawing circles on Sketchup, you need to select the circle > right click > divide > 100 segments.

When you click divide, you will see a bunch of red dots, you can move your cursor around to...

Depends on how good your welding is. I dont think you'll have much trouble though. But run a few tack welds to get everything together, then make adjustments to get it level, then run all of your...

Looks good so far, have to start somewhere. I've been rushing to get my build done before I have to go back to school. Seems like I've been working on mine for the past two weeks straight.

You...

Have any more pictures of your bearing setup. It looks interesting and I cant really tell from the pictures.