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I just found this thread, and would like to mention that the reason why there is so little discussion here (or anywhere else) on Flashcut, is because it simply WORKS !
I have been a Flashcut user...

Thanks Qubert !
I'm glad to know that they can really obtain the 110V models.
Have you checked on your spindle motor to see if it is also marked 110V ?

I wil contact them again with my request,...

I am also trying to find out if they really have a 110V version of their spindle motors, as mentionned in their spec sheet. Example here:
HIGH SPEED 0.8KW AIR COOL MILLING AND DRINDING INVERTER...

I'd like to ask everyone, what affordable CAM program do you think would be able to do this kind of machining strategy ?

Alternatively, where would you recommend me to go to ask for advise on...

Thanks Geof, for the reply.
You're right, I didn't mention everything. I was indeed planning to have the other end of the blade held in a tailstock, otherwise it wouldn't be workable.

And instead...

Thanks Frederic,

I'm happy to see that it would be possible.
I do not have Sprutcam yet, I am running with Visualmill, but I plan on upgrading soon, so if Sprutcam can do that, that would be...

Hi everyone,
I would like to ask the experienced ones here if the following machining strategy is possible, either in Sprutcam, Visualmill, or other software.

I would like to machine a propeller...

This revelation on the conspiracy is only the tip of the iceberg !
Most other areas of science and technology are also "controlled".
For example, we should already have benefited from free energy...

Just to add my two cents to this thread, I have been making slots in 6061 T6 in the last 2 days with a 1/16 carbide end mill (stubby). The slots are 6" in length and I had to make 240 of them.
The...

Hi,
steppers are supposed to run very warm, almost hot, at their rated current.
I would say you just don't have the current you think you have in your motors. Check the settings on the drive.
Or...

The reason many members of this forum never post might just be that it's possible to find any answer needed by going through the Search feature.
I've learned a great deal just by reading old posts....

I've been using it for 2 years now and it's just what everybody is saying: It works. Once set-up, you go into "production mode" and you never have to think about it again. (Well, figuratively...