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  1. Re: Lead. Its heavy - has anyone CNC pocketed a mould for it?

    I've seen videos on YouTube of guys using wooden molds to make fishing weights.

    Let know which way you go...and post up pictures.

    Rob

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  2. Re: Machining error with offline controller DDCSV2.1

    Join the DDCSV group on FB.

    Every question you could ever ask on this control can be answered there.
    The group is moderated by an application engineer from the manufacturer.

    RobT

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  3. Re: is there any cam programing books you would recomend?

    Google is your friend in this case.

    https://www.nyccnc.com/beginners-guide-editing-post-processors-fusion-360/


    I hope that link will get you closer to your goal.

    Rob
  4. Re: Stand Alone or Desktop PC as Controller?

    I have never run a pc based controller, but I do own and use a DDCSV1.1 (3yrs running) on my cnc router. Like GER21 stated above, this system does not have any bells and whistles. It is a control...
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    Re: Wanted small gang tool cnc lathe

    Omniturn.com

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    Re: Programming family of parts with Python

    It's awesome to find a young person with great ambition and desire to grow. That will take you a long way in life.

    I love programming in Python. I too have created CAM programs to perform...
  7. Re: 7hp EFI generator to complement off-grid Solar systems, gasoline, e85, or ethanol

    Interesting project.

    Are you assembling the NXP ECU? Or do they offer complete units?

    Rob

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  8. Re: Storing and lifting 4' by 8' sheets onto machine?

    Look into a vacuum panel lifter. A bit spendy, but so is an injured back.

    Always store MDF horizontal if you can.

    Rob
  9. Re: Rotary table gcode transformation questions

    You might give this a read.

    https://www.cncci.com/resources/tips/hor%20mc%20central%20origin.htm

    Rob
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    Re: Port tooling

    Port specs can be a nightmare. You will find that a lot of the old MS specs have been superseded. Sometimes part of the original numbering system is carried over in the new name. Such as MS33514...
  11. Re: DDCSV chinese stand alone controller doesn't open gcode

    Can you export your parameters and post them here please.

    Not suggesting your controller is not at fault, I just know how sensitive this controller is to certain settings.

    Rob

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    Re: CNC for rifle stock recommendations

    I've built many master molds for carbon layup through the years. We had an Aerospace Engineer on staff who would do the design work for us.
    In our application we would build a master mold from Ren...
  13. Re: My cnc router will arrive in 2 days ,now nervous and excited

    Hi Erik, I can only image the excitement/fear you are feeling right now.

    I have never purchased a Chinese product as large as a router. I did however go through the quoting stage when I was...
  14. Re: Haas work offsets not accounting for tool offset

    In the above example you have not told the machine which tool offset to apply.

    Try adding G90 G43 H1

    (replace the "1" with what ever tool number offset you want to access)

    Rob
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    Re: DDCSV1.1 offline controller

    They can he controlled via the program and there are manual over rides that work during program operation.
    The down side is there is a single button that is used to scroll down through the manual...
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    Re: DDCSV1.1 offline controller

    Doug, I'm a Senior CNC Programmer in the aerospace industry. This is pretty much all I have done for the last 30+ years. I currently work for a company that makes flight control systems for the...
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    Re: DDCSV1.1 offline controller

    Doug, your friend is a blessed man to have you in his life.

    I can relate to the scenario that you described about how he seems to blindly make adjustments to the config file. I feel like that...
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    Re: DDCSV1.1 offline controller

    Chopper, I will try to answer your questions as best I can.

    Q1 Firstly are they any good for day to day unsophisticated work?
    I use my machine almost daily for something. My control is on a cnc...
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    Re: DDCSV1.1 offline controller

    I run one every day. What do you want to know about it?

    Rob

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  20. Re: Edges tear off in 3D wood working during finishing

    I have been going through a steep learning curve with my programming and tool selection for wood here myself lately.

    First, conventional cuts are your friend.

    Down cut end mills are your...
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    Re: 4th axis work holding

    I share with you the most flexible fixturing we use on the 4-axis machine that I program for. Take a look at the 5thAxis line of work holding solutions. We have and use pretty much everything in...
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    Re: EnRoute 6 Nesting and Layers

    I'm interested in seeing an answer to this question. I have Enroute6 installed on a Windows 8.1 machine and have all sorts of problems with geometry changing layers.
    I called tech support and was...
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    Re: XZero CNC

    I texted his number a month or so ago with a question about a spindle. I received a response the next morning. I have no idea if he answered that question....or a family member.

    I also see posts...
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    Re: Very custom X-Carve build

    Martin, I misspoke earlier. I meant to say M0.

    How is your machine running with the "inch" conversion you are doing with the pulses-per-mm?
    Rob
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    Re: SuperPID worth it or not?

    I have a SuperPid on my machine currently and have just now started working on integrating it into the software for program control of speed.

    I can say that one of the things that drew me to the...
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    Re: connection to the spindle?

    I don't know if those connectors come in different diameters, but this one is cheap enough to gamble on.
    ...
  27. Re: HSK Style Tool Holder Manual Tool Change Spindles

    Well I'm off to the races on collecting quotes and data on the HSK style manual tool changer spindles.

    An interesting note that I need help with.
    One of the salesmen I am speaking with has told...
  28. HSK Style Tool Holder Manual Tool Change Spindles

    It looks l am ready to upgrade from my PC 892 router motor to a more commercial quality spindle.

    I would like to know if anyone has any direct experience and advice on the commercially available...
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    Re: Chinese "standalone" CNC controller

    arafine, I am still in the process of tuning my DDCSV1.1 and have solved many problems that I have caused myself. LOL.
    I would be glad to help try and solve the problems you might be having.
    ...
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    Re: Predator 40 x 60

    Wow, it has been almost 2 years since I posted my last update on this project.

    I shelved the project for a while after loosing steam in the control panel layout design and wiring schematic. This...
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