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    THC Voltage Variation

    I have observed that when I first start cutting material, the voltage present on the torch starts out very high. Eventually, it will “settle” to a value that I would expect the the material thickness...
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    Re: THC voltage variation

    I see I posted this in the wrong location. I will see if I can figure out how to move it or I will repost in a more appropriate
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    THC voltage variation

    I have observed that when I first start cutting material, the voltage present on the torch starts out very high. Eventually, it will “settle” to a value that I would expect the the material...
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    Ohmic probe interfacing

    I am not sure what forum to put this in, because it is in between the torch and the control electronics. What do people do with respect to actually hooking the shield on the torch up to the BOB input...
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    Re: need help, nema 23 sstepper motors

    When you are in the motor tune window, are you pressing the save axis button?


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    Re: Missing steps with lower feed

    It seems I solved my problem just by going back to basics. I re-tuned all the motors and low and behold, the test I have been running started to be repeatable within about a thousandth (within my...
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    Re: Missing steps with lower feed

    Awerby, I understand that the spindle rpm capability on the X2 mill is lacking for serious engraving. Fortunately I don't need to engrave very often. I will entertain an high rpm spindle if I ever...
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    Re: Missing steps with lower feed

    Both of those things are good advice and I was planning both. I happen to have on o-scope, just need some time in the shop. The lack of responses are confirming my fear that this is a more difficult...
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    Re: Missing steps with lower feed

    Awerby, I can't spin the spindle fast enough to make the engraving look good for the feed rate required to minimize the error.


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    Re: Missing steps with lower feed

    By the way Tionvd, I used to visit ASMLithography in Eindhoven about 15 years ago on business. I enjoyed my time there.


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    Re: Missing steps with lower feed

    First, thank you for the reply.

    I have been running the test looking specifically at the x axis. I wanted to make sure something wasn't binding, so I completely went through the axis - cleaning,...
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    Missing steps with lower feed

    I have been running an X2 mill using mach 3 and a G540 drive. I started to notice positioning error being introduced while while working on some engraving. It seems the slower I run the feed speed,...
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