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Thanks, rodw. Interesting, but not sure where to find these files. I'd rather have it automatically restore the preset X-offset, but I don't want to overwrite changes made to the tool table.

Is there a way in PathPilot to set up Administrators with advanced privileges as opposed to Users with limited privileges? Something a kin to personal computer where Administrators can install...

A colleague was trying to cut a simple slot in path pilot. He programmed it as a pocket with the width equal to the diameter of the tool, and the corner radius equal to the radius of the tool. His...

There is an update out, 2.0.1, that makes no mention of this. I just received my 2.0 USB. Should I upgrade, or stick with 1.9.13 for awhile?

Changing to Voxel 5D didn't alter anything. But changing simulation to SOLID worked. Thanks for getting me pointed in the right direction.

Does anyone know, is Dropbox the only form of Networking available? If it is Linix based, can it just connect to our LAN to share and copy files?

Also, I thought I had heard there would be an...

Have you figured this out? I have made some progress doing the same thing, but not perfect yet.

I have a piece I cut on a waterjet that I would take my mill for a final operation. I created a...

This is a common complaint of mine. As much as I like Tormach, they do a very poor job with they manuals. They contain errors and are not current.

I recall this being a problem when I first set mine up as well. There are many cases where the manual hasn't been updated for software changes. All I do, and it doesn't matter which USB port you...

Excellent suggestions in that thread. Yes, I did the basic alignment procedures at install, but was never happy with it. Felt I was chasing my tail. Too much play, which some suggest as a feature.
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The ATC on my 770 has crashed a few times. The spindle comes down and knocks the tool out of the fork breaking the nylon screws, sometimes damaging the tool and/or part. I tweak the alignment, and...

Thanks for the tips. The options are to set all offsets beforehand, and some kind of workstop or softjaw would help, or to use different programs.

Thanks,

I guess I'm thinking that I might have to touch off a feature that may not be cut at the beginning. I suppose if that were the case it might be best to be a separate program.

I have a stop in a program to flip part to a different work holding setup which uses G55 instead of G54 as in the first part of the program. While the program is paused, can I set the G55...

Don't know what an FRL is. But yes, we do have a fog buster mounted on the enclosure on the right. I added a few more pictures to the linked album. https://photos.app.goo.gl/qjFnNXldP4J3ft412
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I did a full enclosure recently and had the same questions. I have found most of Tormach's installation instructions lacking, but their tech support is helpful and operation instructions and...

FYI, I was at Tormach last week for their lathe class and asked this very question. Their recommendation is to leave the closer in place with a collet and some blank stock, so long as your work...

Just attended Tormach's CNC Fundamentals Workshop. It was fantastic, especially for a newbie like myself. Hands-on, practical, informative, confidence building, good people. Highly recommend it. ...

Thanks, popspipes. So spacebar is a shortcut for feed hold. Good to know.

The gcode was generated by sprutcam.

Would the switch on the full enclosure affect anything? It stops the feed and...

I have a 770 with full enclosure that I'm learning. I'm running gcode generated by Sprutcam. There are times I want to pause, maybe to brush away chips, reposition coolant, take a picture,...

I'll add that I have recently ordered some small parts. Good prices, fast shipping. Nice to see.

Thanks for the advice, everybody. Interesting that HSMAdvisor seems to be more conservative than GWizard, and people say it's still too aggressive! I guess there is no substitute for experience.

Thanks, Steve. That my very well be true, and no doubt you know much more than a rookie like me. Knowing very little myself, I'm relying on G-Wizard for F&S. How does someone like yourself decide?

I changed to the low spindle range, and it cut quite well with the extra horsepower. Thanks, Advil, for the suggestion. Should have caught that one myself. Rookie mistake.

If interested, I used...

Mill is new. Using coolant. Spindle direction correct.

Will try on other gear on Monday. Thanks for the suggestion.

Trying to cut a slot in steel on my newly set up 770. Gets so far, vibrates and spindle stops. Some Details

Tool: 3/8" HSS End Mill, 4 Flute
Material: 1018 Low Carbon Steel
Depth: 0.1"

Got...

Well I was able to drill a hole for the enclosure switch wiring. Had to get a bit extension and was able to drill from outside the enclosure through the switch access panel.

But I had to call...

My experience has been mixed. Regarding customer service specifically it has been ok. I've had a lot of problems setting up a Slant Pro Lathe and a 770 Mill. Called and emailed customer service...

Well, this newbie was able to zero the x-axis and drill a hole. I'm very proud of myself. I used a dial indicator on the outside of the chuck. It seemed time consuming and error prone, so I'll...

Thanks for the tips. The video is helpful. I have a dial indicator that will work for now, but I'll look into getting a coaxial.