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Thanks Jim. Parts are acomin!

Hi, I own a PM45 and just put together a cnc table equipped with THC. In preparation for getting the table i picked up a Duramax Mini Machine Torch for the PM45. All documentation I read at the...

I’m still figuring out the drawing part of F360. I don’t even know how to save a file in this program and post it here for others to see.
Frustrated. As far as tool paths go, I made a 1/4” version...

I have to make 24 slots in a model equal distance apart from each other. Is there an easy way to do this other than manually creating each one?

Thanks for that. I never would have taken that into consideration.

I found some Beginner videos on Youtube today. I realized I was completely off the page in my process. Please ignore my
plea for help until I give it a more educated attempt.

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This is a ladder damascus die I am looking to mill two of. it is 6" long by 4" wide with .125 wide and .1875 deep slots...

I see a 4x4 Plasmacam table coming up for auction. What I don't see is the controlling computer so I don't know whether any software is included in the sale. Owner is not available. What software...

Thanks

Where do you get the tooling plate from?

I'm still waiting on delivery of my mill. The use of a fixture plate looks very appealing.
My question is this: Why do folks who own a decent mill purchase ready made fixture plates?
Aren't their...

You may want to look at a plug and play system from MachMotion. Should come in a lot less than Centroid, and if I'm not mistaken, may have a system that will utilize the origional steppers or servos...

Thanks, I'll give Machmotion a call tomorrow to see if they can get me what I need.

Hi Jim,
Thanks for your time. I can't seem to locate the Mach4 simulator. Might you have a link for it?

Thanks Jim.
My machine will be running on Mach 4 through a MachMotion controller.
I have downloaded and started to learn Fusion360. I can finally generate a drawing of a part but can't apply...

No, no tool changer. Just a power drawbar. Can you recommend a simulator I can run gcode on to see how it runs? I have the one from cnc cookbook but cant seem to get it to work.

Thanks for that Jim. Someone showed me a right hand rule once and I guess it got me all curfuddled. I think I got it now.
I start the next routine with a tool load and tool compensation coding,...

OK. Here's another try incorporating what I have learned so far.
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Well, you have seven years on me Jim! So now I do have hope! I appreciate the help.

Thanks Ian,
I do think that once I have my mill it will make sense in a way that it can't right now. Its a challenge for my old brain to get familiar with a new language of sorts, but its quite...

Got it

Bridgeport knee mill

What direction does the spindle move in -x? I thought it was to the right.

Thanks Jim,
Much more simplified. I see that if an axis value doesn't change there is no need to state it again in following blocks. Is this always true or only in a canned cycle?
Based on your...

Ok, I think I got my head screwed back on straight. After checking out drilling codes as suggested I think I learned a few things. Whether I implemented them correctly I don't know!
Here is my...

Yep, I set for absolute and programed for relative. I'll fix it tomorrow!
Thanks Jim

While I'm waiting for delivery of my cnc mill, its been recommended to me to learn g-code rather than just relying on conversational programming. Its all pretty bizarre to me, but after watching a...

Does anyone know whether these gang tool holders are still available?
His site is still up but not functional.
Other than making my own, are there other decent options, hopefully that provide some...

I've just pulled the trigger on my first CNC machine, a Bridgeport Boss Series One with a VXT head controlled by Machmotion controller and servos. Pretty big jump for me from manual machining.
I'm...