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  1. Alarm #410 tool change Matsuura 510V Yasnac MX3 - Need Help Please!!

    I own a Matsuura 510V with MX3 controller, and have been using it since 2003. I believe the year of manufacture is 1986. This machine has been very reliable for many years now. This is also a 2 owner...
  2. Re: Machine moved before received the arc OK signal

    Let me know what happens and if you have any improvement.
    David
  3. Re: Machine moved before received the arc OK signal

    Hi,
    From what you are saying: " It seems with the pilot arc torch there is a delayed start each time it fires" perhaps this is caused by the plasma cutter (torch). If you can edit your G-code,...
  4. Re: Machine moved before received the arc OK signal

    What brand machine and what software are you using? Some machines (Plasmacam for example) have a setting that will keep the machine from moving until the arc is detected. Perhaps check your software...
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    Re: logic Trace 2018 summary of the upgrade

    Hi Stan,
    Thanks for your reply. It's all good! I just forgot to read the Logic Trace 2018 user's manual. I was trying to do a mirror image the way I am used to doing it in AutoCAD, Fusion 360, Solid...
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    Re: logic Trace 2018 summary of the upgrade

    Hi Stan,
    I am using windows 7. I have installed Logic Trace 2018 on 2 computers (these are both fairly new computers that have no problems running PlasmaCAM Design Edge, V-Carve Pro, and other cnc...
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    Re: logic Trace 2018 summary of the upgrade

    OK. Thanks Stan.
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    Re: logic Trace 2018 summary of the upgrade

    Hi Stan,
    What specific version number of Logic Trace 2018 were you using when you posted this review on 10/9/18? I have just installed Logic Trace 2018 Version 2018.1.3 and am getting lots of system...
  9. Plamacam/Hypertherm 85 torch bouncing - need help from Jim Colt

    Hypertherm 85 Torch Bouncing

    I have a Plasmacam dhc2 4x4 and am using both the Hypertherm 45xp and Hypertherm 85 on this table (one at a time - of course). Here is the scenario:

    11 ga. mild...
  10. Power Assist for Pexto 16ga x 52" sheet metal shear?

    Hi,

    I purchased a new Pexto 16 ga. x 52" foot shear a about 5 years ago. Although this shear is rated at 16 ga. capacity, I have been told by a local machine tool dealer that it would require...
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    Mtech lathe DRO - Good or Bad?

    Hi,

    I have been looking for a relatively inexpensive DRO system to install on my new Grizzly G0509 16 x 40 lathe. The Mtech brand is offered on Ebay direct from Asia. Here is the link:
    ...
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    Grizzly 16 x 40 - Removing the Gap

    I recently came across a copy of the Grizzly Model G0509 & G0509G 16” x 40” owners manual. It says the following:

    "Your lathe has a gap section below the spindle that can be removed for turning...
  13. CNC conversion of a manual lathe

    Hi Paul,

    Here is a site that offers what appear to be quality manual-to-cnc upgrade parts and kits. I was considering doing the same thing with a 12'"-14" manual lathe. It looks like these...
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    cnc lathe upgrade/conversion

    Hi,

    I was looking for information on the same topic. Here is a site that seems very interesting. This is for a 12" lathe, but may still be applicable for your lathe.
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    Hi Geof, Thanks for your quick reply. I will...

    Hi Geof,

    Thanks for your quick reply. I will keep that in mind (groove vs. thrust bearing) when looking at potential collet closers to purchase.

    Thanks,
    David
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    Questions about Lever Type Collet Closers

    Hi,

    I am considering purchasing a new (or used) 14"-16" engine lathe to fill the gap between my 12" Atlas/Craftsman bench lathe and my Nakamura-Tome Slant 1 CNC turning center. My 12" lathe has a...
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    Gap Bed Engine Lathes - Removing the Gap

    Hi,

    I am considering purchasing a 14" -16" engine lathe to fill the gap between my smaller 12" Atlas/Craftsman bench lathe and my larger Nakamura-Tome Slant 1 CNC turning center. I am...
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