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    Re: USA to NZ move

    Small world. I'm in Rolleston.
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    Re: USA to NZ move

    Chevpac is another.
    There are heaps of smaller suppliers but, as you say, they don't have a large online presence.
    Not sure about the Tormach system, it probably is common as Machinery in NZ seems...
  3. Linear rails on a Lathe conversion to CNC?

    Hi
    I have just picked up 2 Boxford AUD ex-school lathes, both seen plenty of action.
    One is complete, the other as parts due to bed wear.
    I am considering converting the as parts one to CNC,...
  4. Re: HF 8x14 linear rail conversion....and maybe more...

    Hey mate, what size linear rails did you use?
    I'm looking to do the same thing on an older lather.
    Thanks
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    Re: BF20 G0704 Spindle control

    OK, thanks, is there any popular motors & VFDs?
    I'm assuming this also means changing over to belt drive?

    Thanks
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    BF20 G0704 Spindle control

    Hi
    I have been converting a BF20 mill, all going well except for spindle control.
    I have a PDF from simplex motion...
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    Upgrade fairly old chinese C02 laser

    Hi
    I have a generic looking 50w Co2 Chinese Laser, with 900x600mm cut area that was bought cheap due to a lack of funds (regrettably). The seller said it was 10 years old, but I think it may be...
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    Converting a Boxford AUD to CNC

    Hi Has anyone converted a Boxford AUD, BUD 4.5" etc.. to CNC?
    I have the opportunity to by a machine with a few parts missing which might be a good candidate and looks fairly straightforward.
    The...
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    Re: Go to Zero 25% faster than rapids

    Thanks Ger21, so you are saying the velocity reading on mach 3 is incorrect when 2 axis are running at same time? . The thing is,when individually jogged the axis don't miss steps, but they do when 2...
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    Go to Zero 25% faster than rapids

    Hi
    Running mach3 on a rack & pinion router. Hitting the Go to zero button sets a speed 25 - 30% higher than my rapids and at that speed I lose steps. I cannot find any setting to change it.
    My...
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    Re: Popular CAD CAM software in New Zealand

    As Autodesk is free to education, their products are pretty strong here currently.
  12. Re: Stepper Motor always over-stepping even with low accel and speed

    I have found the same issues with TB6600. I wish I hadn't bought them. DM542s are on order. My z axis is powerful enough and has OK holding, but can be overpowered easily the split second it stops....
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    Re: DIY options stepper drives

    Well, that's why I'm asking. I wondered about the DM542 and have some ordered for a different project.
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    DIY options stepper drives

    Hello
    Having had a long and unsatisfactory experience with cheap TB6600 drives on another project, I was wondering about the solder-yourself kits available for a new router I'm building.
    I need...
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    Re: NZ newbie here need advice

    Thanks for this. As far as the above router is concerned, I think I have it under control as it works pretty well with new drivers, bob and power supply.
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    Re: NZ newbie here need advice

    Small world Neil.I have come along way since that post, I have 150kgs of machine (well, RHS bits tacked together really) sitting in my shed, best we exchange notes!
    ...
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    Mach3 orsomething else?

    Hello, I was going to use mach3 with a small router in a high school, however I have read a few negative comments about mach3 being a bit old in the tooth and now there are better options. I have not...
  18. Techsoft CAMCUT / Multisoft Robotique F1000 router circa. 1995

    Hello
    I wonder if anyone is still operating a techsoft camcut 200 / Multisoft Robotique F1000 / Emco PC30 mill in a school?
    I have one here, in a New Zealand school, it is in mint condition, other...
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    Re: Lathes for High School Shop

    I'm a technology teacher in New Zealand and have been in this situation a few times. For the money, you'll only get chinese, but try and get higher end chinese lathe from a supplier who services...
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    Rack & Pinion local suppliers

    Hi
    I'm planning a 4 x 4' router build similar to a Joe's EVO / Hybrid and looking for 1/2" racks 20 pitch 20deg pressure angle.
    I see McMaster Carr and a few other US suppliers do these. It would...
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    Re: looking for joe cnc 2006 cnc pdf zip

    two posts down had this link
    http://www.cnczone.com/forums/joes-cnc-model-2006-a/17279-joes-cnc-model-2006-r-1-a.html
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    Rack vs lead screw

    Hi
    I'm looking at either building a Joe's Evo or Hybrid at 4' x 4', it will be made of aluminium and steel (not MDF). I don't as yet, have the plans.
    However, I have this desire (illogical...
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    Sticky: Re: Joe's CNC 4x4 Evolution 1.0

    I was just about ready to design my first 4' x 4' router, something that'll suit my needs. However, going through these posts / pictures, it seems this design is very close to what I want, the plans...
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    Re: NZ newbie here need advice

    Thanks John,
    The machine is 23 years old, original software written for win95 for a serial port.
    I won't be using the old power supply in the machine as most of it is built into the motherboard,...
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    Sticky: Re: Welcome thread-tell us about you.

    Hi, i am a high school teacher in new zealand, keen to get some cnc into my school, but too many other things to spend budget on. I have 2 3d printers and an obsolete router /engraver. I am...
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    Re: NZ newbie here need advice

    Thanks, it runs one mother board that controls every I/O and runs serial not parallel. All the important components are obsolete as is the software and manufacturer gone bust years ago. So the...
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    NZ newbie here need advice

    G'day, I have an old desktop CNC router made in the early 90s for school education purposes. It's a techsoft camcut 300, or a multisoft robotque intelys F1000 depending what sticker you look at. It...
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    Newbie Techsoft F1000 CAMCUT machine

    Hi, I'm a high school technology teacher in New Zealand and have here a Camcut cnc router / engraver circa 1992. It was built in France, uses obsolete software and has a few electronic reliability...
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