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    Re: Z axis locking up, any similar experiences?

    My problems were OK today, I rebooted the computer and Mach, ran that contour and chamfer ops again on the part that it screwed up and it went fine today!??
    A restart didnt fix it yesterday, a...
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    Re: Power Drawbar Options

    I like my Tormach version as well, relatively quiet and quick and works well.
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    Re: Z axis locking up, any similar experiences?

    Tormach is still advertising the dual boot CD for the Tormach controller, I called them to order one and was told that it isnt available, this was a couple of months ago or so. I would like to switch...
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    Re: Tormach PCNC hole machining question

    I Spot or center drill for the hole first, for accurate placement.

    Thin material, I drill with a straight flute drill or a twist drill with the cutting lip edges ground to 90 degrees rake angle,...
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    Re: USB noise isolation problems

    I have the Vista CNC P1A, it came with a 10 foot usb cable, I then plugged it into a 6 foot extension cable that I used with the Shuttle Xpress, it was pretty solid with the shuttle, the only time I...
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    Re: USB noise isolation problems

    double post.
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    Re: Z axis locking up, any similar experiences?

    I had a Z axis oiling problem on my machine, it would gravity back thru the supply line and would take 3 or 4 pumps to get oil to the Z, I installed a check valve in the supply line to the Z...
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    Re: USB noise isolation problems

    The problem came about when I added a pendant with a 10 foot cable on it, it could be shortened but then I couldnt move it away from the computer, I am going to try the makeshift shielding to see...
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    Re: USB noise isolation problems

    The item mentioned will do that and I may have to resort to that.
    In the meantime I wrapped all the loose cabling and packed steel wool around it, that may be enough RF suppression to do it or at...
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    USB noise isolation problems

    Hello,
    I am looking for a way to isolate the long USB cables at the machine computer to supress electrical spikes, anyone have any input on this?
    I was able to get by with this problem as it was...
  11. Thread: X Y Z Decals

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    Re: X Y Z Decals

    I just reference the machine, then type f90 x0 y0 in the MDI and this works for me to get the spindle back over the vise, I use the "fixture save" when shutting mach down as its the aproximate vise...
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    Re: Few posts, so everyone happy?

    I save and shut sprut 7 down when it gets slow, if I dont I will get a program shut down or the out of memory error, and that one is not good, as I lose my programming up to that point at times.
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    Re: Few posts, so everyone happy?

    I save and shut sprut 7 down when it gets slow, if I dont I will get a program shut down or the out of memory error, and that one is not good, as I lose my programming up to that point at times.
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  14. Re: Some advice on the 1100 Shopping List please!

    I use a 2.5" face mill often on my 1100, I think the 3" would be OK for facing stock etc.
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    Re: Remeber your first

    MD,

    3/32" endmill 4 flute 5140 rpm 5 ipm in aluminum, this could be possibly pushed harder but its a small slot.
    1/4" endmill and ball mill 4 flute, 5140 40 ipm .100 depth of cut, full width,...
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    Re: Remeber your first

    Tom,

    If you have any specific brand of double sided tape that works well, I am all ears!
    I bought some at the hardware and it works fine as long as its kept at room temperature or below, as a bit...
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    Re: What do you guys use to cut up stocks?

    I have one of the Chinese 7x12 bandsaws, its going on 31 years and I have burned up one motor.

    I cut most all of my stock with it.
  18. Thread: X Y Z Decals

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    Re: X Y Z Decals

    That does change the hot key directions in regular Mach 3, I havent figured out how to access it in the Torrmach version.

    I do have the problem solved now, i bought a Pendant from Vistacnc....
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    Re: Stevens Engineering Modular Vise

    I bought a shars model 615 vise for mine and am very happy with it. This one will fit on the table without modifying anything but the plexiglas shield for where the vise screw sticks thru it.

    If...
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    Re: Choice of End Mills

    Welcome to the forum!
    I personally broke some tooling learning the machine and software in the beginning, so i would recommend HSS tooling to start with, or some that is bargain priced.

    I did...
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    Re: Remeber your first

    I think you are doing really well! The time killer for me was the CAD/CAM.
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    Re: Remeber your first

    Tom,
    I machined a couple degree wheels 6" and a 2", and the numbers can be read on the 2" one with a magnifier! I need bits with a more acute angle to see if it will work with smaller text yet, its...
  23. Re: Thinking bout changing from water soluble oil to regular (Talk me out of it.)

    John, this is a good read on coolants and cutting oil differences..

    Cutting Oils for flood coolant.
  24. Thread: X Y Z Decals

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    Re: X Y Z Decals

    I regrind them when they get dull or chipped, so I just enter the new diameter in my tool table in Sprtucam and I am good to go again.
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    Re: X Y Z Decals

    Thank you for the information John.
    I think I will opt for the one without the screen as I always use the Mach screen.

    I have broken more tools than the cost of the pendant ha! I really dont...
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    Re: inexpensive tooling

    I use a coaxial indicator for finding centers of bosses or holes, works well about 60 to 80 dollars
    I do not have a probe so cant comment on that.
    I have 20 of the holders er20's they work fine for...
  27. Thread: X Y Z Decals

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    Re: X Y Z Decals

    I would be very interested to know more about it John, maybe a link, a name or something?

    On some of my wood projects that would be very handy.
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    Re: Which CadCam Software !

    I know it costs to develop software, and I dont mind paying for it once.........
  29. Thread: Vise Shoe

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    Re: Vise Shoe

    I was thinking about the Bungee cord, and I figured it was to hold the wood fitted box to the vise??

    I have a similar smaller one and it weighs 82 pounds, so I am pretty sure it isnt to hold the...
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    Re: X Y Z Decals

    John,
    I tried a keypad and that worked by rotating it 180 degrees, but it was full speed in any direction, I just try to stay away from the vise and make the moves before entering the work etc.This...
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