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  1. Looking for simple nylon shapes any one know a source

    Hello everyone, im looking for a place to source some simple nylon shapes. Im looking for hexagons and pentagons. I need them 3/8 thick and from 1.5" -3" in size. I searched and have not found a...
  2. Looking a vibration dampening table, what are these for?

    I recently ran across a vibration dampening table. It has what looks like a granite top with perforated stainless steel on top. What are these used for? Is it a good choice for a CNC mill build or is...
  3. If it's a small build you might be able to find...

    If it's a small build you might be able to find some parts in large format printers. Check your local websites for old printers that people are selling cheap. Might even find some decent steppers and...
  4. WANTED: CAT30 tool holders, ER25 Collets

    In the market for CAT30 tool holders and ER25 collets. I have an emco PC 55 mill that uses these types of holders and I cannot find reasonably priced tooling almost anywhere.
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    Inverter purchased and is now working.

    Inverter purchased and is now working.
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    Not sure about this but it's a thought. Maybe the...

    Not sure about this but it's a thought. Maybe the crash caused some settings to be mismatched.
    Ie... ip address and things such as that. Perhaps a hard reset of ip setting on the smoothstepper...
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    I just wired up my 3 axis machine with similar...

    I just wired up my 3 axis machine with similar hardware. While doing so I ran across a wiring diagram that may help. Here is a link: ...
  8. Found a matching model number that was...

    Found a matching model number that was affordable. I installed and will try to power up for functionality.
  9. EMCO PC TURN 55, new inverter install need help

    Hello everyone, about two months ago I tried to wire up an emco pc turn 55. I got the magic smoke when I turned it on and found the lenze inverter burned out. I got a used one and I am going to...
  10. I checked the wiring of the motors in the...

    I checked the wiring of the motors in the beginning. I believe the issue is a software communication issue. I keep ending up at breakout board and PC comms. Some of the basic tests of successful...
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    Still no successful testing. The conflicting...

    Still no successful testing. The conflicting device in the picture on post is likely the cause. Will troubleshoot that first and try testing again.
  12. Here are a few pica

    Here are a few pica
  13. Thanks routalot, the info is very helpful to...

    Thanks routalot, the info is very helpful to confirm what I have done. So far connections and software setup is in line with the suggestions provided. I did use Darwin parallel port software instead...
  14. Still trying to test this box out. Bought the...

    Still trying to test this box out. Bought the Darwin legacy driver's for parallel comms with the PC. I know it's not top tech choice but I wanted to test it before I spend lots more money on control...
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    Still no luck with setting up the software for...

    Still no luck with setting up the software for testing. Read an online guide that states I need the ESS plugin. Is this what I need to get so I can have the PC communicated with the BoB?
  16. Thanks for the heads up. On the cable and comm...

    Thanks for the heads up. On the cable and comm stuff. I still have not successfully tested the system. I keep going through the options but no luck. I ended up just plugging direct to the PC port on...
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    Trying to test control box

    Just finished wiring the control box and prepping for testing. Need some guidance on mach4 setup, can anyone lend some advice.

    So far I have the software installed, the parallel port connected and...
  18. Hooking up new stepper control setup, need advice

    Hello everyone,

    I got a stepper setup in the works and I am trying to test put my build. I have two axis ready and wired. I have an older HP XW4600 workstation PC and was wondering if it will...
  19. Yes I bought a serial to USB cable from cables 2...

    Yes I bought a serial to USB cable from cables 2 go for communication from PC to controls.
  20. Control box half done now to setup mach 4 for testing need help

    Hello,

    I have made a component box for a three axis machine. I setup x and y hardware and wanted to test with mach4. Not sure how to go about setting up the parameters. Do I need special software...
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    Looking to buy lenze e82ev751_2b

    Hello, I have an emco machine whose inverter burned out. Looking for replacement. Any good leads on an lenze d-31855 8200 vector controller?
  22. Thanks Jim. I'm going to go ahead with the...

    Thanks Jim. I'm going to go ahead with the purchase. They dont accept returns so if it is not compatible I will try to sell it.

    If anyone else wants to chime in its appreciated.
  23. Emco PC turn 55 burned inverter is the 8200 compatible?

    Hello, I recently acquired a PC turn 55 lathe. While plugging it in at home I heard a loud pop. Looked inside the machine and the inverter had some burn. Uninstalled and took apart to find a non...
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    Re: Tell us abut your smithy...

    Bringing this thing back from its slumber! The post I mean... I just ordered a 1340 and look forward to making some precision parts. Can't say much other than I ran I to a used smithy 1324 and played...
  25. Just ordered a smithy 1340 elite 3 in 1, building my own custom base

    Well hello all, I just ordered the Smithy granite 3in1. I would like to earn some income with it so any suggestions anyone has about how I can go about doing this I would surely appreciate. I'm an...
  26. building a 6 x 12 plasma hybrid table, milling is hybrid operation, quest have ? 's

    Hello everyone, I am writing today to ask for advice on this build. It needs to plasma cut as a primary operation and have milling capabilities as a secondary function. One of my questions is how...
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    beginning my custom table build

    Hello all, I'm beginning my plasma table build. I have some rough drawings in Autocad at school for dims and overall size. I am writing here to ask for any advice on the design before starting to cut...
  28. Thank you kindly for all your responses so far....

    Thank you kindly for all your responses so far. It has helped me alot knowing that I would also need a lathe to perform operations as well. I though that the Tormach would handle all my needs. So far...
  29. Looking for advice and insight on some machines

    Hello all, I have been doing some reading and have come accross two names that sprout my interest when looking for a first buy on a CNC machine. I have found Taig and Tormach to be the two names of...
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    Need a mentor in Houston Texas Area

    Hello, I have been interested in CNC machine work for some time just dont know where to begin. My time is limited due to work and family so someone who can show me the ropes would help me make great...
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