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...
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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...
Let me know what happens and if you have any improvement.
David
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,...
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...
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...
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...
OK. Thanks Stan.
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...
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...
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...
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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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...
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...
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 keep that in mind (groove vs. thrust bearing) when looking at potential collet closers to purchase.
Thanks,
David
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...
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...