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Changing the tip really didn’t help all that much, the problem that caused the error in the probe was the design of the tri fork contactors. depending on the rotational orientation you would get...

Hey Moser,
I lost track of this post and I didn't get notified when you posted. Thanks for the update with the information. I have been actually using this setup for several years now with no real...

The 440 weights about 450 lbs and I cant find the weight rating on the cart so that has me a little concerned. On a different web site it said this cart fully assembled weights about 60lbs so that...

My brake on my z axis went out pre-maturely but had similar symptoms to yours. Only difference is mine would only drop when I turned off the machine. I ended up putting a piece of delrin so that my...

I contacted tormach a few weeks ago and wanted to know if they have anything in the pipe line for a possible bigger machine. The response I got is they don't have a bigger machine at this time but...

The coolant system and water proofing is absolutely horrible for these machines. Make sure you seal your base to your pan attachments first. Second thing I would do is upgrade your pump, pump tank,...

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I got lucky and found this black rubber hose.. It was originally purchased for some barbed fitting and I believe it came from...

If you have slag knock it down with a grinder or sanding wheel. Also trying taking a 2 tool approach. Use a stubby carbide or toroidal cutter to cut the bulk of the material out and finish it up...

Cliff,
Thanks for another great update...
I have material coming in at the end of the week so I should have a similar enclosure to yours over the course of Thanksgiving week. On a side not about...

Cliff,
Your enclosure inspired me to redesign mine and your video is excellent. I almost wish you had done it sooner but keep the videos coming. I currently have a design for mine and am slowly...

Here are my 2 Kurt 6" vises. I just took them off my table for the first time in about a year which means this layout has worked really well with all the machining that I do. I also like the fact...

Double check your tool height and see if it matched what is in your library and check every single flute. Not sure what software you used but in HSMexpress you can offset you vertical height when...

Might also be a limit switch shorting out but I think it will call out a specific switch if that happens so have all three switch short out at the same time seems very improbable. I would do what...

Were people impressed with how long you're tool was? Sorry couldn't resist

I exclusively use my shear hog for roughing.. I have been slowly bumping up my feed rate but I like to walk away from my machine so I stay a little conservative. I run 20IPM, .250 deep, .300...

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I built a holder on the side of my mill and hung my probe there. Unfortunately that doesn't address your reach issue, I would recommend relocating your control panel outside of the mill...

I also have gotten good customer service.. I usually deal with e-mailing and I get a response next day. They have also gone above and beyond with the few problems that I have had. Do you think it...

Another option is the 3600V Kurt vises. I went with two of these on my table and really like them.
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I hit mine once, I had a really sad look on my face. I run heavy flood and the PLC cabinet doesn't have the greatest seal so I have put a piece of plastic over it. That has forced me to use the...

Thanks for all the great replys. I have to confirm but I was thinking couldn't I change to a different working coordinate frame when setting my tool height so that I don't loose my original one? ...

I definitely like nice expensive toys and I have had my 6" mitutoyo calipers for about 15 years now and they haven't missed a beat. I can get either for a little less then $500 so that sweetens the...

I would like to pick a height gauge to set my tool height and have narrowed it down to these two:

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One of there distribution warehouses is in Las Vegas. That feeds the west coast and that is where mine was delivered from. I'm guess logistics wise it comes into port in Los Angeles and then they...

My Shear Hog numbers for aluminum 6061 adaptive clearing
5100 RPM .250" deep .300 step over, 16IPM full flood
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTsrg7HrWuc
You can push this to 25IPM but it sound...

This happened to me a few weeks ago but only because of the craptastic PLC door seal (or lack there of) let coolant past it and it shorted out the power switch going to the computer. Make sure your...

So my stainless steel extension was finished yesterday and I was able to do a check fit last night. I had to open up a few holes and get some assistance from a few clamps but overall it came out...

Tormach PCNC 1100 CNC Milling Machine

Another one just showed up if you dont mind a little older and more used looking. I prefer the first one though, the thing looks hardly used. You basically...

Bob,
The back of the enclosure has a pass through so If anything ever got clogged it would over flow like a waterfall in the back, I bet that would be exciting. I don't plan on running the screen...

Doubleoh9, Thanks for the recommendation. I still haven't picked anything out but I'm getting ready to switch to a different coolant so I will run that for a little while and see how it responds. If...

So I finished the coolant manifold late Thursday night. What I thought was going to take 2 hours ended up taking 4 hours, go figure. I had a hard time getting it aligned because of the...