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    Re: engraving on plastic project boxes

    Sounds like I should just silk screen.
    Thanks
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    Re: engraving on plastic project boxes

    Factory said it is ABS. So I just want to add some writing on box. What kind of laser and power do I need. And how permanent will this writing be.
    Thanks
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    Re: engraving on plastic project boxes

    I think it is ABS. Is there a way to test?
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    Re: engraving on plastic project boxes

    What power laser would I need to do this?
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    engraving on plastic project boxes

    I have plastic project boxes and wondering if I can use a laser to put text on box?
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    What is best type material to have the made of?

    What is best type material to have the made of?
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    Spur or helical rack and pinion

    What is best rack and size system to use on a 4x4 or 4x8 plasma table.
    Thanks Ed
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    G540 cutting size wrong

    I am having a problem. I have gecko servos on the rest of my mills so I thought I would try a stepper. On a unit that has the same ball screws that are on my other units. I am using the same code as...
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    Ok see if you can help me figure this out. I have...

    Ok see if you can help me figure this out. I have a heds 5701 f00 which is 256 counts. My motor gear is 14 teeth the other is 24 teeth. A 5mm lead screw. In Mach I have my steppes set 8960.544216. It...
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    Thanks

    Thanks
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    I still not for sure what to set steppes in...

    I still not for sure what to set steppes in Mach3. I have a 5mm screw but I am working in inches in Mach3.
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    g320 step for Mach3

    What would the steppes be in Mach3 for a 5mm lead screw that is direct coupled to servo and it has a 250 count encoder. And does kernel affect steppes
    Thanks
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    THC has anyone used this

    I ran across this on eBay. Has anyone used it?
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    Vguide and rack

    I want to build a 5x10 table. Using Vrail what size is best to use. Rack what would be best size and is there a different type that is better.
    Thanks Ed
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    Servo Drive hard to get out of fault

    I have some CSD servo controllers. I was told they were Phelps controllers. I have wired them like 320 gecko's. They seem to work very well. But here is the problem. I have to turn the power on and...
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    CSD V1.9 servo drive

    I had some of these servo drivers lying around they have CSD V1.9 on them and nothing else. Does anyone know who makes these? They look like a 320 gecko but twice the size. They have the same wiring...
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    Could someone tell me if I could use the 5v...

    Could someone tell me if I could use the 5v suppling my bob board to power my renco encoder instead of the 320 driver. Since the encoder needs 70 ma.
    Thanks Ed
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    320 and renco encoder

    Can I power off my BOB for the renco encoder. Do I need to still use 470 ohm res.
    Thanks Ed
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    Jim I'm just trying to get the best for my...

    Jim
    I'm just trying to get the best for my money. If power is going to be a concern then I can go with a cutmaster 82. It is half the price and they have narrow cut from 20-100 amp too. I hope I...
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    Which is best PowerMax or CutMaster

    I want to buy either a Cutmaster 152 or a PowerMax 1250. They are both about the same price. But CutMaster is 120 amps and PowerMax is 80 amps. I’m going to use machine torch on which ever one I buy....
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    cheap Chinese IGBT pilot arc machines

    Could someone explain to me what is the difference on the cheap Chinese IGBT pilot arc machines over Hypertherm and Thermal Dynamics. Why they work on plasma tables and the Chinese IGBT pilot arc...
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    I think I have found the problem. It is inertia...

    I think I have found the problem. It is inertia since I am having to use such high gearing the 23 nema's are not big enough. It seems strange because I have a lot of torq. I have 25mm with wire in...
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    Auto-Refire™ Technology Miller

    Would this work. It sounds like you could just use your Z axes to move up auto shut off and when lowered in the next spot it would refire. Does any no anything about using a Miller.

    Thanks Ed
  24. It is on a 4'x4' table and of course I would like...

    It is on a 4'x4' table and of course I would like max cut. But looking for quality of cut too. I don’t have a high control I will have to get one.

    Thanks Ed
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    G320 and jerky movement

    I built a new table using belt drives, it is 4'x4' and the movement is 15mm per rev on my motor with 250 encoders. I have not completely tried to hold it back but it will give you a good tug holding...
  26. Thermal Dynamics Plasma Cutter Cut Master 82

    Is Thermal Dynamics plasma cutter 82 ok to use on a cnc table or should I use the Hypertherm Power Max 1000? Hypertherm comes with a cnc connection and I think the Thermal Dynamics charges extra for...
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    laser power supply wiring help

    I have a power supply and YAG 150w head from an engraver. I have the manual for the power supply,” it is attached". I was hoping someone might know how or could help me with suggestion on how to wire...
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    So in your best judgment what protomate ”Ben...

    So in your best judgment what protomate ”Ben Koss” told me that this would cut 1/8 inch a pass in 6061 and would have no problem cutting though ½ inch aluminum in 4 passes isn’t true.
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    Ken What do you use the laser for. Would...

    Ken
    What do you use the laser for. Would you have any pictures of your setup.
    Thanks Ed
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    60 amps at full power on 110 volts. The Power...

    60 amps at full power on 110 volts. The Power supply is 220v single phase. Will it still need this kind of power. Is this capable of cutting aluminum or what is it best suited for. And what are some...
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