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I have the DeskCNC on a DynaMyte 2000 mill and it runs very well. Never a problem. I don't know the generation of the card set but it drives the three axes very well. In comparison, I have a FlashCut...

I have a heavily modified TAIG and it will not approach 0.0001" resolution or accuracy. I think a thousandth (0.001") is pushing it with the TAIG. You need much more of a machine than that to meet...

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According to Micromo, maybe not. The torque falls off rapidly as one increases the number of microsteps.

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To correct a few items from awerby's post.

Current FlashCut hardware is USB connected to the computer, not a parallel port and it processes the pulses, not the computer. I doubt if you could get...

The TAIG is direct drive if you mean the axis. If you mean the spindle, the CNC version (if you buy it from their CNC company) has a bigger and better motor. Still belt drive though and about 10,000...

I have a TAIG mill that I've had to heavily modify to prevent the Z-Axis from going out of plumb.

If I had the choice, I'd go for the small Little Machine Shop CNC mill. I've seen it in operation...

Alibre, in times past, would allow a user to upgrade a specific capability. I upgraded, among other tools, to sheet modeling. Call them and ask them. It is just a subtle change in the license string...

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Ah, then the next question is whether anyone has modeled the TAIG mill in MCAD. This would make it much faster to be able to design a new set of leadscrews and anti-backlash nuts. From what I can see...

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Does Thompson have a reasonable cost solution for TAIG Mills?

Turcite is what they use on machine tool slides. There is also a 2-part expoxy-like product called moglich which can be cast directly onto machine parts for things like slides and drive nuts.

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I have BCC 23 and Alibre Expert. BCC tends to leave the 3D models transferred in with a few gaps in the model's surface show a hollow model on the BCC screen. I have not pursued this as I'm trying to...

Just received these products and am attempting to revive Robert Washburn's old TAIG CNC mill.

2 axis work well. One axis does not. Might not start, may start if the knob is given a spin. May act...

What they said is $1500 for a new controller box and another $695 for a 4th axis rotary table minus $650 cash for clunkers for turning in my old controller box.

What I don't understand is my old...

V 12.1 now always states that the server is not available. V 2011 does not have that problem. I just went on the Alibre site with no problem.

Thanks all. I will wait and see what Flashcut has to say.

I inherited a TAIG/Flashcut/BobCAD system.

I have both FC 2.1 & 3. I haven't gotten all the hardware hooked up yet but it appears that FC 3 may not support the serial connection to the controller....

The FEA is going away because AutoCAD bought them. I think 12-1-2010 is the last time you can get a license through Alibre.

I have 12.1 & 2011. Won't switch to 2011 for some time because its files...

My personal opinion, is, if you are going to do 2D work only, then almost any drafting software will work that will export DXF. Just get a cheap one. AutoCAD is way overpriced for use on simple...

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