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    Re: Torus Pro As A "Production" Machine

    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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    Re: How do you label?

    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...
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    Re: What coolant are you using?

    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
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    Re: WHy Charter Oak CNC MILL?

    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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    Re: WHy Charter Oak CNC MILL?

    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...
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    Re: WHy Charter Oak CNC MILL?

    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...
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    Re: Name of club

    Holland Landing, ON {10 minutes north of Newmarket}.

    Prototyping mostly as an hobbyist. Using Novakon CNC's, Torus Pro and Pulsar.

    John
  8. Re: Tormach PNC1100 or Charter oak Automation square column CNC Mill

    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
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    Re: Tooling plate advise needed

    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)....
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    Re: Thread Milling 3/8-18 NPT

    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...
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    Thread Milling 3/8-18 NPT

    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...
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    Re: Torus Pro issues/question

    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...
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    Re: Need help choosing a CNC

    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...
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    Re: Mach3 Crashing

    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...
  15. Re: Anyone else have the chip tray paint chipping leading to rust?

    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
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    Re: Steppers vs Servos

    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...
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    Re: 80% lower code

    ram48

    Sorry, don't understand the question. Elaborate!

    John
  18. Re: Has there been a recent price increase on the Torus pro since the website change?

    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),...
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    Re: Torus Pro Servo ---- Riddle me this!

    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...
  20. Re: New Enclosures for Torus PRO and Pulsar Mills

    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...
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    Re: Weird issues with random axis

    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...
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    Re: DIY Tension/Compression Tapping Heads

    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
  23. Re: What Is the Secret To Drilling A Straight Hole?

    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....
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    Re: Tormach passive probe

    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...
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    Re: Torus Pro As A "Production" Machine

    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
  26. Re: NOVAKON – THE BEST CNC MILL IN ITS PRICE RANGE

    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...
  27. Re: If you were to do it, what would you choose? Torus Pro

    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...
  28. Re: If you were to do it, what would you choose? Torus Pro

    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:...
  29. Re: Truth about the “Novakon Sucks” website

    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
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    Re: Another new Novakon torus pro

    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
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