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    Re: Question LH & RH lead screw

    Yeah no kidding.
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    Question LH & RH lead screw

    Hello,

    I have a sherline Mill. & i don't understand the purpose of have both RH & LH threaded lead screws on the table & cross slide. Logic would say have the same & keep cost down.

    I think i...
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    Re: A2Z CNC Still in business?

    Tom,

    Yes , A lot of good products.
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    Re: A2Z CNC Still in business?

    Hmm doesnt look god.

    I took a deeper look at Facebook page. Posts starting in August of customers inquiring about orders that have not shipped.
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    Re: A2Z CNC Still in business?

    Not sure Tim's is info is relevent. his relationship ended with A2Z Corp in 2014. Good find though.
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    Re: A2Z CNC Still in business?

    Ingeniero,

    Thanks for the info. i have ordered from them this year. The last update i found was Facebook in 2015. I hope they are still in business. Their Sherline upgrades & accessories are great.
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    A2Z CNC Still in business?

    Hello,

    Pardon if this is the area. When going to their site i receive a store unavailable message from their host. I sent an email with no reply. anyone else have any luck reaching them?
    ...
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    Re: Sherline Stepper Box issue. -RESOLVED

    I FIXED IT


    I had to remove the board from the case to trace the power leads. I was looking for a bad solder joint. I traced the power leads after the switch to the main board. All bottom solder...
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    Sherline Stepper Box issue.

    Hello,

    I have sent the below information to Sherline. I'm out of warranty on bother PSU & box.

    On Friday while using my Sherline lathe the motors would not turn and more or less stuttered when...
  10. Thread: First turning

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    First turning

    Hello,

    I have made a test code to run on my sherline. Its a 1/2" diameter with a taper chamfer rounded etc. After figuring out the basics i ran into this problem. I can't seem to get the tool to...
  11. Awerby, I ran another test this evening. I did...

    Awerby,

    I ran another test this evening. I did hear the Z stall or have some sort of issue. Subsequently same problem. I believe i was running to fast. I'll do some tweaking and see what happens. ...
  12. 3D Milling Z axis to high on + side of concave surface

    Hello,

    I was running a test convex & concave surface. Basically a bowl with a bump in the middle. It appears at the transition from running - to +. It ran flawlessly until this point 14000 line in...
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    Gentleman, I do recall not all of the paths...

    Gentleman,

    I do recall not all of the paths going the same direction. I'll make your information practice. Thank you for your help.


    Craig
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    Multiple profile operation tool path issue

    Hello,

    I have a problem when running a tool path for multiple profiles in one operation. The operation is set to the left which should be inside the pocket (see screen shot). Yet 3 of the paths...
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    !!!!!!!!!!! FOUND IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It...

    !!!!!!!!!!! FOUND IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    It doesn't look like it's available for all operations. I'm getting an matching operation not found error. I'll have to play with it.

    Thanks again
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    Thanks, I found the information in the help....

    Thanks,

    I found the information in the help. I'm sorry to say I can't find it after I generate a tool path. I've looked under geometries and the like. I don't seem to see the Modify Geometry...
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    SC 2010 Tool path start point

    Hello,

    Can you define a point you want the tool to start at? It seems when the code is generated an arbitrary point is selected. I would believe the program would start point at or near the to...
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    I have a Sherline 2000 mill and Sherline lathe....

    I have a Sherline 2000 mill and Sherline lathe. Both CNC.
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    Inputting engrave cutter specs

    Hello,

    I've been programming all my tool in SolidCam. I have engraving cutters for PCB. The engraves are 2 flute conical as apposed to the half round style. Should the engraver bit template or...
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    Bob, I have the process down after your...

    Bob,

    I have the process down after your advise. One other item is extension of then tool off both sides of the stock along X. I was able to draw a sketch as reference for tool path boundary. I...
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    Proper way to mill Step Bock

    Hello,

    I am making some step blocks for my Sherline. The problem I am trying to wrap my head around is the milling operation(s) for the steps. Is it possible to have one operation and cut them...
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    I think a have and easy solution. I can type...

    I think a have and easy solution. I can type x-.75 the x0. Then use the arrow key to switch between the 2 locations.
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    Simple g-code program assistance

    Hello,

    I am starting a project in which I will need a large number of small pieces; in the hundreds. I will cutting hollow brass rod. I'd like to create a program in which will run the cross of...
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    Creating mathematical art ?

    Does anyone now how to create mathematical art in solidworks? I have seen some intersting designs on shapeways.com. I am guessing it would be equations assigned to sketches or features but i don't...
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    Simulation question winch and line ?

    My question is can you simulate a winch where the line wraps onto the spool and the object goes up.

    Or direct me to a relavent post
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    I do think my template went south on me. I tried...

    I do think my template went south on me. I tried with the stock part template and my measurements via smart diamension and snaped seem to be correct . Thanks for your input

    craig
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    can a template get corpted ?

    I think my template my have been corrupted.
    I do an extrude / cut that intersected and i seem to have a inside lip left over or i guess in short it just didnt look right yet all the measurements...
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    Toolbox machine screw thread question

    I have been practicing making parts from the tool box. Now when i make the thread the options are simplified / cosmetic and schematic. Is there an option to get helical (actual) threads. they only...
  29. A question on mach fairly broad, More as to Design to physical part being created

    In summery you design, create g-code or some other type, then give that to an actual program that can make that movement. That i get.

    The thing is i want to cut a shape into a cylinder (all the...
  30. Looking for geometry on a dimond cutting tool for surface cuts

    I like to put a dimond cut marks on surface. Like seen on a motorcycle engine cooling fins.

    Geometry would be great cant seem to find any decent photos.

    Any thing would be usefull

    Craig
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