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I just e-mailed you the F360 post and some other details about the way I've got mine networked to the PC. Give me a call tomorrow and I can give you some more specifics.

I was told the same about the control being close to a Fanuc but it doesn't seem to share much, definitely not post processors. I've got a post I did for F360 based on an Atrump one that works, it...

I bought one of the same DNC setups and couldn't get it to run successfully (probably more my skills setting it up than a problem with the Titan setup). I've got my machine set up running networked...

I forgot to check back recently, I'm glad there's been some other people post here. I have a Fusion 360 post and a Mastercam one which are very close if not spot on. I've been using sheetcam as most...

I'm actually thinking about this for a lathe conversion that I'll have to finish off one day. I had a Tormach running Mach 3 and recently sold it. A friend bought a new one running pathpilot and it's...

I'm one of the people who bought a Tormach then upgraded later on to a full sized machining centre, also set up at home for hobby/home business use. I'd say buy a Tormach. I had to sell mine to buy...

The stocks are aluminium, I do have plans to make myself a couple of nice timber ones at some stage though. I make a few different styles but couldn't keep up with demand with the Tormach.

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Sorry for the slow reply, yep Queanbeyan. I got it running and made a couple of parts on Friday and it works really well. I've got the post processor almost sorted, a couple more little tweaks and I...

Yep Roger, it was a little concerning with the RS232 DNC setup but this is great now with the ethernet. I fitted a floppy to USB emulator which was cheap and simple but still limited the file size so...

I got it sorted. It did have an ethernet port which we couldn't get connected. A lot of reading and research and I ended up connecting the machine to a Windows XP computer using netbeui which I...

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I've just picked up a used Extron E320 with the Mirl Milling 2000 control on it. I'm trying to set up a way to transfer files to it. It has a network card plus RS232 port and I've fitted...

Hi mate, I had an engine shop started making small bits and pieces for engines- brackets, valve relief cuts etc.. I sold the business but kept hold of the mill/lathe etc. I made a lot of parts for...

Ian, you do have parts to make, you just posted up about this "Rube Goldberg" style magnetic power drawbar which will obviously be comprised of machined parts. Great project to teach yourself CAD and...

I started reading this thread back in 2011 and it was interesting to see the evolution of these little machines. I keep popping back in hoping to see some up and running but all I seem to read is...

I've done a lot of hats for AP and Brembo rotors but obviously with all the turning on a lathe first. There's quite a bit of metal to remove but if you do them in stages you should be able to do it...

Yep these ones are Tikka short action, they're a lot of gun for the money. I'm doing a batch of 20 Howa stocks at the moment then some long action Tikka ones. I also do Remington, Savage and Sako...

Work has got in the way of getting this machine finished off so it's looking like it'll be the new year before I get back into it. I have done some organising to get a decent coolant tray/splash...

That sounds like me as well. I got the Tormach to learn about CNC machining (I had a business for a long time doing manual machining) but the Tormach just keeps making things so well that I haven't...

I bought a subscription for Fusion 360 last week, AU$340 and it's looking quite decent so far. It updated itself a couple of days ago and is working well, no crashes or similar to this point. I...

I got the electrical enclosure just about sorted this morning, now I just need to work out how and where to mount it and fit some plugs/cable glands to run the wires out.
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Yep, you're probably right, just me being lazy. New plan is get it running with the QCTP then make a turret.

I'll be ditching the compound now after reading how to chase threads using Mach, it seems fairly simple to do. I also came across the auto toolposts on salecnc.com from China for $690 which might be...

I used a fairly new larger machine for a while and did all the programming on the controller, it had quite a nice conversational controller but didn't really do a lot more than the Mach wizards do....

Yep the mill is still running the Mach3 it came with and I've run into no dramas with it yet in almost 6 years. To be honest the whole mill is the same, I've updated the spindle drive and a couple of...

The more I think about it they may be a waste of time but if I didn't fit them it would crash just to spite me! I'm getting the cover folded up this week, there's enough room for a bit of a slope on...

If you set the lathe up running Mach3, one of the shuttle express controllers may be the go. There's buttons you can program to choose the axis, you can set the step resolution with another button...

Thanks Mark and good question which I don't have a good answer for. The switches currently stop the saddle crashing into the ballscrew mounts which I figured was a good start for a worst case...

I had the variable frequenct drive arrive for the spindle motor last week and got into it a little this weekend.

I got the spindle speed sensor mounted, it straddles the chopper wheel on a little...

I finally had a go at some electronics and after a few false starts it's got some motion!

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I spent ages getting a computer sorted that would run Mach3...

Ebrewste, I figured I know how to make parts so I'd get that out of the way first before I delve into the dark art of electronics. Tomorrow will be the spindle speed sensor bracket and a pulley for...