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    Upgrade servo drives

    Im thinking of changing from the A2100 to the Centroid OAK for parts avaliablitiy as well as features. The issue i have run into is the servo drives. I would like to keep the servo motors to reduce...
  2. Thread: Import STL

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    So if I was to upgrade to v26 what version do I need to get the functionality that you are talking about? I see v26 express as an option which might be do-able, does that have the ability to do what...
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    Re: Import STL

    OK, so I built all my files using Cubify because I find it easier for my brain to understand. So I need to export as 2 files, a STL or SAT and a DWG or DXF. I then get both files lined up with the...
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    Re: Import STL

    So I am a little lost, mostly because I am new to this. So I see alot of people discussing 2.5d vs 3d cam software. From what I have read, deskproto and mesh cam are good HOBBY priced, cam software,...
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    So I finally figured out how to get a DWG and a DXF file out of Cubify. Will that help Bobcad figure it out a little better, or should I leave it 3d. I am assuming from what I have read that I am...
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    Re: Import STL

    I can export to .stp .igs .sat which should be 3d formats. I can get the extract edges from solid to work on the .sat file's but I have been trying to figure this our for long enough that I am ready...
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    Import STL

    I have bought Bobcad V24 a while back and I am just getting to the point were I need to use it and of course my tech support has expired. I have messed around with the Cad part some but I am mostly...
  8. Dugong Drives to Baldor (Anilam 1400s) servo motors tuning using Servoconfigurator 3

    Does anyone happen to have this combination of servo control? I am running the Servoconfigurator 3 for the Dugong drives but am not able to get the servos to settle down and run stable. I have backed...
  9. You can call Tracy at GeoMagic for firmer prices...

    You can call Tracy at GeoMagic for firmer prices but this is what I got via an email after the update to Elements.

    GEOMAGIC DESIGN (Alibre 2014) IS HERE!!!!!
    I have attached a PDF with all the...
  10. Depending on whether or not you have a maint....

    Depending on whether or not you have a maint. contract, you could upgrade at the first of the year to Geo Magic Elements which does allow you to export in a bunch of different formats. If you didnt...
  11. Servo Dynamics, West Amp, Servo driver, Anilam, 1400 relay board 901-175

    These are parts for a Anilam s1400 that I am retrofitting. I also have some cables and the console it self (been well used but work) but if you are interested can make a deal. I see these amps on...
  12. Thread: Power supply

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    Ok, with that being said. Would you kill all the...

    Ok, with that being said. Would you kill all the power supplies? ie the 140v DC (servo power), 12v DC (powering the drives themselves) 5v DC (signalling power, BOB etc.) My guess would be kill the...
  13. Thread: Power supply

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    side question. from what I have seen on some...

    side question. from what I have seen on some schematics while snooping the net. Do you recommend adding an estop relay to the AC side of the dc power supply? Once the estop is pressed the relay opens...
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    Fantasic. Thank you guys for all the help. I hope...

    Fantasic. Thank you guys for all the help. I hope to get started assembling this once some of the parts start showing up.

    again. thanks for the help
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    OK, I can be ok with that answer. I was going to...

    OK, I can be ok with that answer. I was going to choose the 105v over the 140v simply becase the factory Anilam system is running at 110v DC at the cap according to my voltmeter. By default the...
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    Has anyone else looked at the power supply and...

    Has anyone else looked at the power supply and came to the conclusion that I dont need to have a cap at all? The price of the caps is the cheapest part of it, so if it would help at all, I would...
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    The power supply I was looking at is at the link...

    The power supply I was looking at is at the link below.

    Antek - PS-15N105
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    OK, with that being said maybe I will try it with...

    OK, with that being said maybe I will try it with one power supply and if I get any thing to trip I will get another. Also what about the cap? Does the formula/answer look right? It came to be about...
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    The old technology is more that it has an hour...

    The old technology is more that it has an hour meter on it and it has thousands of hours on it. And it is not a user friendly as some of the other controls. I have got really good support from Anilam...
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    Power supply

    I have been snooping for a while and I would really like some one to double check my work. I have a CNC machine that is running an older Anilam 1400 series control. The machine itself is a Acra Mill...
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    Using a VFD as an inverter

    I am wanting to make sure that this will work. I am not sure that it will based on some of the things I have read but I will see what I get here. I bought an older style knee mill that uses 3 phase...
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    Ebay mill to CNC

    I bought a cheaper mill off ebay and once I got it I started using it I started thinking about converting to CNC. I have made a parts list, got the software ideas but my determining factor at this...
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    CNC Mill conversion

    I am new and this is my first post, I have searched the forum and I cant seem to find the answer to my first question. I am going to be converting my large bench top mill over to a CNC machine. My...
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