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  1. Heidenhain TNC145 Fusion 360 Post, Incorrect End of Circle

    Hi,

    Trying out post processing in Fusion360 for my Bridgeport R2C3 with TNC145 controller. I drew up an Octagon as a contour test.

    Fusion360 spits out a gcode with c and cc code. And after...
  2. Re: Heidenhain iTNC530, solution for CIRCLE END POSITION INCORRECT error

    Hi,

    I do you still have the file available for us to try?

    I'm having this error on my Bridgeport R2C3 w/ TNC145 and still learning the machine right now and manually typing in the code using...
  3. Re: Mods, Upgrades and Fixes Thread for 3020 and 3040 Desktop Mill/Router

    Very creative! Thanks for the detailed explanation. I'll post what I find on my mill to fix the uneven circle (Great ideas on how to troubleshoot it! :cheers:)

    I'll probably start with fixing the...
  4. Re: Mods, Upgrades and Fixes Thread for 3020 and 3040 Desktop Mill/Router

    Can you post more pictures of how u made a d mounted the lexan tray?

    And also the file for the x axis support u mentioned. Thanks! :)

    What bit did you use to cut the carbon fiber parts?

    Did...
  5. Re: Mods, Upgrades and Fixes Thread for 3020 and 3040 Desktop Mill/Router

    Did you use the stock spindle when you machined the mounts! By the way great work! Hopefully I can get mine to where yours is right now.
    I can't even get a perfect circle on my test cuts. :(
  6. Re: Mods, Upgrades and Fixes Thread for 3020 and 3040 Desktop Mill/Router

    Man that's pretty big for that machine! Nice work though! Did you machine the mounts using the 3020?
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    3040 CNC Y-axis Noisy/Loud

    Hi Guys,

    When I got this machine newly setup I didn't know that the gantry was locked by 2 bolts and I forced the y-axis ballscrew by turning it forcefully with my channel locks... :( Now after...
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    I solved the successive increase in spacing, I...

    I solved the successive increase in spacing, I watched the mill closely while doing the holes(it was losing steps, I had the Gibs to tight.)

    now I have another issue, I'll post the picture and see...
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    I actually have done the calibration. I used a...

    I actually have done the calibration. I used a dial to calibrate the steps per inch on each axis.

    Is there anything else that will need to be calibrated in mach3?

    Thanks
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    CNC'd HF Micromill uneven x and y-axis travel

    Hi Guys!

    My first post here.

    I just finished cnc'ng my HF Micro mill and doing some tests on it. I am using mastercam x5 with hobbycnc driver and nema23 on all 3 axis(mach3 backlash is...
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