Ray
After trying a variety of choices I settled on a JVC Everio. While not water proof (new ones are available), a 70x zoom means you can mount it far enough away, so no splash.
Provides full HD,...
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Ray
After trying a variety of choices I settled on a JVC Everio. While not water proof (new ones are available), a 70x zoom means you can mount it far enough away, so no splash.
Provides full HD,...
For my permanent holders I print Brother labels using white tape and black text. I found the important thing was to taper or cut each corner which insures the labels do not come off even using full...
Ditto on Steve's choice pf Blasocut 2000. Just a note, If you primarily cut aluminum, check out 2000-CF.
It is chlorine free.
John
Forgot to mention Path Pilot on a Novakon machine. The link below will take you to a post by BrianDoc, who is running Path pilot
http://www.cnczone.com/forums/novakon-systems/278468-tormach.html
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Mach 3 Issues
Prior to the smooth stepper and SSD I did experience some weird issues. However with ESS and SSD Mach is far better behaved.
The smooth stepper appears to eliminate any bottlenecks...
Thanks for responding, can you share how have you dealt with chips not getting into the lead screws specially the Z axis?
While I am not familiar with Charter Oaks, the Z axis appears similar to...
Holland Landing, ON {10 minutes north of Newmarket}.
Prototyping mostly as an hobbyist. Using Novakon CNC's, Torus Pro and Pulsar.
John
Check out Novakon.
They offer the Pulsar {Slightly smaller than the Tormach 1100} and the Torus Pro {Larger than the Tormach, similar in size to the Charter Oaks}.
Novakon.net
John
Tom
About 2 years ago I decided to have a 1" thick aluminum surface plate made by a local machine shop (aluminum tool plate). It has 3/8-16 tapped holes every inch on X and Y (offset 1/2 " on Y)....
Thanks to all.
Will check out the NYC CNC videos and other sources. I'm using BOBCAD so I'll have to see what they offer.
Seems to revolve around the choice of a single thread mill (More...
I have been asked to look at the possibility of thread milling a variable number of 3/8-18 NPT threads into a 5 sided aluminum manifold.
As this my first foray into thread milling, I could use any...
Second Ray L's comments.
It wouldn't hurt to verify the position of your sensors. The triggering slug should be exactly set at 90 degrees and as close as possible to the sensor (a couple of...
Dan
As prior posters have mentioned, without any known criteria (work envelope, material, budget etc.) its virtually impossible to offer recommendations.
Checkout Novakon.net to see if they might...
Barry
Unfortunately, with no other facts it is impossible to nail down the cause for the crashes. I also run MSM & Mach3 ver.066 and the smooth stepper but on a Pro.
The error message your...
Lee
My machine is 2-3 years old and shows no rust even where the paint is gone.
I have always used Blaso Cut 2000 CF (Clorine Free).
Great stuff!
John
upnorth
If I had to give up one or the other, the PDB would stay hands down. From an everyday operational standpoint, the PDB will increase production, reduce time and aggravation.
Servos are...
ram48
Sorry, don't understand the question. Elaborate!
John
Dallas J
I believe the prices increased a while ago, primarily due to the new stand. I might add well worth the extra dollars for larger capacity coolant, angled surface (no more coolant pooling),...
Bill
Just a shot in the dark. Looks like BOBCAD code. I had this happen to me a while ago.
When aligning the stock using the stock wizard, somehow an offset was applied.
As it is only .020 it...
Looks awesome.
One suggestion, the enclosure might be a bit shy on height.
You might consider offering a top to prevent the coolant from escaping, particularly when facing.
My solution was to...
Keith
Quite the collection of issues. A few observations.
1. About a year ago I updated to a SSD (Solid State Disk) and noticed that all machine operations appeared smoother.
Conclusion: Mach...
Ray
Looking forward to the final product. Sure could use half a dozen.
Do you see producing these for sale or perhaps publishing the plans.
John
Ray
I have had excellent results with "Walter Titex" carbide bits. They are made in Germany, rigid and drill straight as an arrow.
They are primarily metric with corresponding imperial values....
MSM (Mach Std Mill) is the screen set referred to. Attached are some screen sets for the probing functions.
I have been using it for years and probing is just one of its superior functions.
Try...
Ray
Looking good! I'll catch you and the ATC at Cabin Fever.
If the ATC is half as productive as the Power Draw Bar, count me sold.
I don't miss my milk crate for one minute.
John
Congrats IGAK
I believe you will not regret your choice. The Torus Pro bests its nearest competitor on all important levels, {work envelope, backlash, positional accuracy, slopped stand, servos...
Jason
I had a local machine shop make up 34 x 10 x 1 tool plate (Tool Plate Aluminum) for much less than a commercially available steel plated. If I were to do it again I would increase the Y to...
Jason
Other considerations for option 2, CONS:
.....Repeatability of accuracy when re-setting ( e.g. vise lift)
.....Loss of Z height when using tool plate say 3".
Other consideration:...
EXTORTION defined:
When the top of your website states
NOTICE: This website might be for sale or trade for a working CNC milling machine
Slander DEFINED:
From the Novakon sucks joke page
MB
I forgot to include a link to some pictures of my surface plate & vises.
http://www.cnczone.com/forums/novakon-systems/221430-bobcad.html
Enjoy
John