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  1. measuring the positions of a series of holes point to point

    Hi Folks ,

    I have a part that I want to duplicate that has 4 holes . I probe the hole that I want to be X o Y o and set it as such . I move it to the second hole and probe that hole and...
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    Re: Help with BP EZTRAK

    Hey fellows , I am not from Afghanistan . I am in Toledo , Ohio . Tried to edit the Afghanistan thing but could not trace it down . Any help ?
    Thanks in advance ,
    ...
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    Help with BP EZTRAK

    Hello ,
    I am looking for someone in northwestern Ohio or southeastern lower Michigan who are fluent with Bridgeport's EZTRAK software . I have an BP sx machine and I need to visit with...
  4. Thread: Sprutcam 7

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    Re: Sprutcam 7

    Most of the people that do youtube stuff wave the curser all over the place , do not speak distinctly enough for me ,as a hearing impaired person , to understand .
  5. Thread: Sprutcam

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    Sprutcam

    Hi,
    I have Sprutcam 7 . Had it for years and never figured it out . So, I am wondering if I can find a Sprutcam user within 50 miles of Toledo who would be interested in tutoring me to get me...
  6. Thread: Sprutcam 7

    by ErnieD
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    Sprutcam 7

    Hi,
    I have Sprutcam 7 . Had it for years and never figured it out . So, I am wondering if I can find a Sprutcam user within 50 miles of Toledo who would be interested in tutoring me to get me...
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    v25 bobcad crashing

    Hi,
    I have a solid model that I want to machine small sections at a time due to the delicate nature of the part . I have a boundary around the area that I want to machine . Boundary will...
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    Re: Choosing material for a shift fork

    Hi ,
    I used to work for a manufacturer of truck transmissions and we made shift forks from 1045 steel forgings and induction heated and quenched ihe pads only to withstand wear . I apologize...
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    Upgrading PathPilot to the newest version

    Hi all ,
    I have downloaded the latest version of PP and then transfered to a thumb drive . I need instruction on how to load it into the control . Any help will be greatly appreciated ....
  10. Thread: ridgid tapping

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    ridgid tapping

    What ,exactly , would it take to add rigid tapping to my Tormach PCNC 1100 .

    Ernie
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    Re: 1100-S3 For Sale

    Where in Michigan .
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    Re: electrically actuated drawbar

    kstrauss ,
    Yes this is what I was asking about . No requirement for a air compressor .

    Ernie
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    electrically actuated drawbar

    Hi everyone,

    I am wondering if anyone has added an electrically actuated drawbar to their Tormach PCNC1100 ? I am interested in this because i feel that it is simpler to make...
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    Re: BOBCAD Simulation

    JB ,
    Do you get an error message ?
  15. Thread: Thread milling

    by ErnieD
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    Re: Thread milling

    Maybe I was not clear as to what I wanted to know . I was thinking of the thread mills that are similar to a tap . Move to the bottom of the, hole feed to thread depth , make one revolution , feed to...
  16. Thread: Thread milling

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    Thread milling

    I am thinking about doing some thread milling and would like to know if I can use multi thoothed thread milling cutters with PP other than the the single tooth ones . Any thoughts ?
  17. Thread: pathpilot

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    Re: pathpilot

    Thanks VMAX, You are the only one who answered my question . I am 87 tears old and like things simple . I would like to know how to write those apps where there is a ( not sure what to call it ) list...
  18. Thread: pathpilot

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    pathpilot

    i have pathpilot and cannot even do something as simple as a 1.8125 dia pocket .375 deep. Big problem is with Z end and Z start . if anyone can send me written instructions on how to do this pocket...
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    Spindle mounted camera

    Good morning all,

    What happened to the camera/ software combo from Tormach that would allow one to scan a part and produce enough points to make a drawing .

    Ernie
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    Re: Virtual PathPilot?

    I cannot believe that they did not include other operations in PP for say , keyways ; easily hand coded . I do not find PP in tune with my mind as a conversational control .
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    Re: small mill project.

    SAMCO ,

    I have sent you a PM .

    ErnieD
  22. Poll: Re: DO YOU THINK NEW BOBCAD USERS CAN BE INITIALLY VERY DIFFICULT AND BORING

    Burr,

    Right now is the time to offer you a great THANK YOU for all the times when you patiently helped me work through my issues with BCCD

    Ernie
  23. Poll: Re: DO YOU THINK NEW BOBCAD USERS CAN BE INITIALLY VERY DIFFICULT AND BORING

    One of the things that I have learned after using BobCadCam over the years is that the problem usually ends up being the nut between the chair and the keyboard.

    Ernie
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    Re: All Post Processors

    I need a post processor for a fadal cnc 32 mp control to use with bobcad v25.

    thanks ,

    Ernie
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    Re: Simulation error

    Nick,

    This setup is for milling 12 pieces in one fixture. I had a brain fart and drew the 12 pieces then selected countour on each one. I did'nt notice but there were small gaps in the...
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    Simulation error

    Hi,

    I am running v25. When trying to do a simulation I get the error message ( Simulation object loading error. No operation is defined ). What thing or things am I doing that would make...
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    Re: Resolvers Vs. Incremental encoders?

    Hi Swamp,
    I am considering changing my Tormach over to servos also. Please document your build. I , and others, will appreciate it.

    Ernie D
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    Re: Tormach PCNC 1100 axis motors and drivers

    Tim,

    I am not an electronics guy. That said, yes I would like to go with servos. Do you know of anyone who has made this change? I was on the Technik site , contacted them and got a reply...
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    Re: Tormach PCNC 1100 axis motors and drivers

    Hi Step,

    I am running series ll motors. I was on site and they are out of stock on the new poly phase motor kits.

    Ernie
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    Tormach PCNC 1100 axis motors and drivers

    Hi all,

    I find the noise made by the stepper motors on my mill very annoying. I did some searching but cannot find any info on these motors. Info that would be useful in searching for...
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