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    Lust Lumidrive VFD

    Just picked on up. I think model FU200. New but been laying around for awhile.

    The PWM input is 0-10volts can Mach 3 output that?

    Any other tips?
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    NEED 1/4" plate cut via plasma/water/etc.

    My plasma cutter just blew up tonight. Putting me in a bind cutting some 1/4" plate.

    Each piece will fit in a 6" x 6" box. I need 20 pieces, 10 of 2 different designs.

    I have dxf available...
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    I have edgecam which comes with several off the...

    I have edgecam which comes with several off the shelf posts, as well as post editor that is fairly easy to figure out.

    No charge for any.
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    I always like to see them demo one of my parts,...

    I always like to see them demo one of my parts, vs a part they have practiced 400,000 times.

    Even better if they demo it with you at keyboard and walk you through the steps.
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    This board http://www.rutex.com/home/r990io.htm ...

    This board http://www.rutex.com/home/r990io.htm

    I have the motherboard for it also, along with currently X and Y axis boards installed.
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    Mach 3 config?? HELP

    I had an older version of mach 3 running good but w/o using the IO board from Rutex. This is the older 900 series stuff.

    This weekend decided to upgrade to newest release (new screens, etc.) and...
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    Ghetto plasma cutter!

    About a two years ago I got my mill going. Still just X and Y though but does mostly what I need.

    I also started a cnc plasma table about a year ago. I am great at starting projects, the...
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    Wilfire/ProE is a CAD software and doesn't...

    Wilfire/ProE is a CAD software and doesn't include a way to post. Purely for modeling.

    They do sell a module, at one time was called pro manufacturing name may have changed not sure.
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    Titanium is up about 50% this year. We machine...

    Titanium is up about 50% this year. We machine 6AL/4V here on occasion.

    I think we just placed our order for 2007. That is how far out deliveries are for some sizes.
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    My only experience with Milltronics was when my...

    My only experience with Milltronics was when my college bought one.

    The machine would randomly drop tools out of the spindle, and at other times try to stack tools into the tool changer. Doesn't...
  11. Thread: Inventor users?

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    Inventor is a CAD software for making models, not...

    Inventor is a CAD software for making models, not a CAM package.

    CAD = Models
    CAM = G Code stuff

    Most softwares do not do both. Although most cam packages do some CAD they are usually not...
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    Lathe feature question

    I am currently not a user of mastercam but got a question.

    How is it with lathe work, more specifically will it do 4 axis work. (two turretts).
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    Stainless brackets needed 18GA

    I have a need for a custom bracket to be cut on either lazer, water, or plasma. It is then bent with 2 90deg angles.

    Length is 24" long with bends in this direction. First leg is about 1",...
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    What about have a carrier for the bar that has a...

    What about have a carrier for the bar that has a gear tooth or something on it to provide non slip movement.

    carrier be reusable obviously.
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    Hey, it is your business to run not anybody...

    Hey, it is your business to run not anybody elses. Do what you think is right.

    The time spent on what you have done would have past anyways. Now you can look to the future and all the time you...
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    Future order propositions, and PO's always seem...

    Future order propositions, and PO's always seem to help with good service. Even if Upper management axes them after the repairs that should have been done anyways are complete.

    In fact just this...
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    G4 is a dwell command. You can spec how ever...

    G4 is a dwell command. You can spec how ever long you want it to pause.

    You will need to research what letter Mach needs with the G4, some machines use F, etc. I forget what Mach uses.
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    I guess mine is large in comparision, but the...

    I guess mine is large in comparision, but the amount of stuff I have in there takes up the room.

    2 car garage.

    1 car on a frame
    1 extra car frame with spare block, tranny, transfer case (AWD)...
  19. Thread: Deep welding

    by ty1295
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    Yes. I have seen someone extend it up to 1". ...

    Yes. I have seen someone extend it up to 1". You may need to increase the argon flow to compensate.
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    Plasma/water/lazer cutting

    My local laser guy although great for price quality is just not delivering in a timely fashion for me.

    I have a CNC plasma in the works, but dont' have the time yet to finish it.

    Need someone...
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    Need rack driving suggestions

    Working on my plasma table again. Frame work done, X axis done via ballscrew.

    Not sure how I want to do the other axis.

    I have a rack/pinion mounted on both sides, with the teeth facing down...
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    I have a guy I have worked with before that came...

    I have a guy I have worked with before that came to mind and he has rebuilt several of these machines.

    Typically it costs around $45k to do so.

    In regards to my maintence guy, I would put him...
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    There are several different designs of these...

    There are several different designs of these machines. Most were built in 1942 for war efforts. In fact a couple of the machines we have have a plaque stating just that.

    This one has a...
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    Norton Hyprolap repair needed

    I have several Norton Hyprolap used in production here just outside Louisville Kentucky.

    They work perferct for our application. The downside is they were built in 1942. Being 60years old some...
  25. Thanks for posting that information. That is...

    Thanks for posting that information. That is exactly the info I was looking for, granted I have not soaked it all in yet, I do plan to read it several times, soak it up, and at some point give it a...
  26. Very good pros/cons for lapping. From a...

    Very good pros/cons for lapping.

    From a practical side here is an application for the scraping guru's.

    My cross slide on my lathe is 40+yrs old. If I tighten the gibs for smooth operation in...
  27. Where did you find the book and tools to scrape...

    Where did you find the book and tools to scrape ways?

    I have seen people do it, and have an older lathe I would like to see how much damage (well hopefully improve it) I can do.

    Anybody got any...
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    Couple reasons considering outside Okuma and over...

    Couple reasons considering outside Okuma and over last 5 years I have bought several Okuma's.

    Right now there delivery times are ~6months +.
    Sales guy I had left the local dist. in conjunction...
  29. Thread: Wire EDM - RFQ

    by ty1295
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    If you have trouble finding someone let me know....

    If you have trouble finding someone let me know.

    I have access to get it done at work, but being we don't normally do this type stuff (although more than capable) I would have to slide it through...
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    Louisville area, finish my CNC Plasma

    My schedule is such that I am having a hard time finishing my plasma cutter.

    Looking for someone in Louisville area that would like to help me finish the machine. It lacks very little mechanical...
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