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I'm considering ordering a 48 x 96 for light duty cutting in the shop instead of using the multicam for everything.
I would like to hear more comments from others using the cnc mogul and how...

Wow!
looks great, must have taken some time to do.

Did you print on clear?

reading through your list of problems, I am wondering if this is a rare event and that most of the time things are working as they should.
my response is what I would do (and have done) to insure...

haven't a clue about the gm codes but you can try writing a simple program using notepad changing the m codes for mist and such to see if one of them works. open a cnc file and just use the...

you can have the machine reference what ever folder location you want by changing it in the machine settings tab. then the controller has a file location when you press connect.

Over the weekend I worked on the problem and think have it resolved.

My shop is in the deep south Louisiana bayou swamp area. We have had bad weather for the past couple of weeks with very high...

I am suddenly experiencing a homing problem on start-up (machine has worked great thus far)
When I press the homing keys on start-up, the machine homes the z, then y, then hick-ups doing the xa and...

one suggestion is to connect the wires using an alligator clip directly to the hot wire after the spring instead of through the spring.
also, make sure your wire (if nichrome) is pre stretched...

I'm using something called PSS - Productivity Software Suite v3.9 by multicam
and works fine on xp. In particular is the part called jobserver.
There are some features that are not available...

have you solved your problem yet?
there are several programs - dnc, pss, jobserver, suite45
I'm running jobserver on xp

I located the document that explains the installation procedure. In further reading, the instructions is for the 5000 series and noticed you posted a 1000. It was good enough for me to use with my...

have you tried hpgl or dmpl
I would try dmpl first

I bought a used multicam router some years back and powered it up myself without tech support.
I managed to get my router which is wired for 3 phase to operate on single phase, including the...

I'm just going to take a stab at a few things I see ....

On one of the moldings, I see fuzzies what I call angel hair that indicates that the wire is coming in contact with the foam instead of the...

are you sure it's the bearing making the noise?
try spraying a little wd40 on the screw and cleaning it off. it may be gunked up and binding.

a quick work around for ceramic bearings that I am using,
I attached a wire with an alligator clip on one end to a mounting screw on the z assembly
when I want to set the tool length, I clip to the...

depends on what material it is made with
how intricate the design is
what type of paint finish

price out the material - wood, pvc, hdu, etc.
is the design work done - if not, how much time will...

Nice work
What is the capacity size of the 4th rotary axis?

looks like your material is moving or vibrating
how are you holding material down to table?

what speed is your router? might be too fast
acrylic gets hot, gums up flutes
try spraying coolant
...

my multicam router requires a .cnc format
ie. filename.cnc
if it is a g-code .gc, try renaming it with .cnc
also, you may need m-codes for the spindle

if you have enroute available use the post...

Hi Frode1
I'm glad to see your success ... Congratulations
I was sure we could get you going. It just takes getting all the pieces together and in order.
I'm curious about the dnc software. You...

I have a MultiCam Pro Router table that's about 10 years old but new to me.
It has two HSD Spindles for dual Z setup. T1 calls spindle 1 and T2 calls spindle 2. I never mounted the second spindle,...

Frode1,
I have the firmware v3.54e if need it. You might be able to update by using the file upload feature in MX32 but you will need the advice of MCPservice on that if he can help you. I would be...

Thanks MCPservice for jumping in here.
I'm no good at giving step by step instructions. Much of what you are suggesting is what I went through trying to get my machine running. It was pretty much...

After reading MCPservice reply, I'm now wondering if you are able to connect between your pc and table. There is a trouble shooting guide in the manual including serial cable pin outs.
I checked my...

Do you have a program called JobServer?
If so, connect to the machine using that.
Using the windows program called Computer, view the files under DncFiles and you should see sub-folders Jobs1,...

I'm going to jump in and try to lead you in a direction so that you can get your machine working.
1st off is knowing the operation of the machines controls and keypad.
Don't concern yourself with...

pic uploading problems

I forgot to reduce the file size and will get them up a little later today.

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I drove to the location of the machine to make arrangements for shipping. My trailer cannot handle the load estimated at 5000 pounds + the weight of the vacuum pump another 1000 pounds....

More info:
The spindle is described as a 9hp
table is 5' x 12'
vacuum 20hp (will not be used at this time)

and another pic showing the control cabinet in the background and a closer view of the...