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    Im starting to like CNCs :)

    Im starting to like CNCs :)I got 2 of them and thinking about getting a 3rd. I have invented a way to make circles with block and peg system using CNC to cut out the blocks.

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  2. Re: Mach 3 is resetting home when pc is turned off. Can any one help.

    Hi Pippin88


    ]How does the machine know what has happened while it was turned off?

    ME: The machine dose nothing when its off.

    If you don't have absolute linear scales, you are just...
  3. Re: RE Mach 3 saving homing position when PC is shut off.

    Sorry I posted in the wrong place
  4. Re: Mach 3 is resetting home when pc is turned off. Can any one help.

    Hi Gerry
    The one that works is a parallel printer port external controller and the one that does not is a USB external controller.

    RE String . I would not know how to find a string. I paid for...
  5. Re: Mach 3 is resetting home when pc is turned off. Can any one help.

    I thought about that and I might have to but I would still like to know why or how that part of mach 3 works. it one Mach 3 can do it then both should.
  6. RE Mach 3 saving homing position when PC is shut off.

    Hi Folks

    Can any one help with MACH3

    I have one machine that is parallel printer port controller 3040 with demo version of mach 3.( this machine only makes one size pocket for over 3 years and...
  7. Re: Mach 3 is resetting home when pc is turned off. Can any one help.

    Noting you mentioned has to do with the PC resetting the home when it is turned off. This is causes major problems every morning when the crew tries to check the home. Soft limits cause too much time...
  8. Re: Mach 3 is resetting home when pc is turned off. Can any one help.

    hi
  9. Re: Mach 3 is resetting home when pc is turned off. Can any one help.

    Thanks. That dos not solve the problem .

    Both machines Persistent Offsets and Persistent DRO's are set the same in Mach 3.

    Machine #2 will save the settings when closing the software...
  10. Mach 3 is resetting home when pc is turned off. Can any one help.

    Hi
    I have 2 cnc machines. I will refer to the as #1 and #2

    #1 can remember where it was when i exit Mach 3 and reboot the pc. I LOVED THIS ONE.


    The second one will remember where it was...
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    Manual for 3040 800 watt VFD?

    Hi
    Any one know where i can find the Manual for 3040 800 watt VFD?

    http://www.cnczone.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=357376&stc=1
  12. Re: Hi . I'm new to owning a cnc machine. I got a 3040 800w water cooled cnc today bu

    I had that problem. It ended up being the wiring was bad. I made new cable and not it works fine.
  13. Re: Hi . I'm new to owning a cnc machine. I got a 3040 800w water cooled cnc today bu

    I will try that.
    Any chance you know what happen to artcam express?. I think they went out of business. You know of any similar priced software?
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    WHAT HAPPEN TO ARTCAM EXPRESS

    WHAT HAPPEN TO ARTCAM EXPRESS?

    Caint buy modules any more . looks like they sold to Autodest.
  15. Re: Hi . I'm new to owning a cnc machine. I got a 3040 800w water cooled cnc today bu

    Yes i think it is a great deal. I do wish it had a manual and parts list so when things break i know what to order. I also wish it had up grade kits. Like limit switches and a zero pad.
  16. Re: Hi . I'm new to owning a cnc machine. I got a 3040 800w water cooled cnc today bu

    It started off as $800 USD but it has since led in to way more.
    Problem 1. All the soft ware was in Chinese. Totally useless. Tossed it in the trash.
    Solution to problem 1 is to buy Mach 3 and Art...
  17. Thread: Small Box

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    Re: Small Box

    I like that but my cnc is soo small i dont think i can make it work
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    Re: Small Box

    Hi Jonathlee
    I found that pin idea very useful.I made a jig that holds 4 lids and pins hold the Jig. The only problem I got is there are no limit switches on my machine. So if it gets out of place...
  19. Thread: Small Box

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    Small Box

    I have been able to make this box with a 1/4" Flat End Mill and a 1/8 round over.
    I can use a jig to hold 3 boxes at once to mill out the pocket....
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    Anyone ever use Blender Cam?

    Hi Folks
    I have built a lot of 3d objects for virtual worlds using Blender. I discovered that it has a add on called Blender Cam. It has a warning that it can be dangerous and to use caution when...
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    Re: How Do I round Corners on a

    I'm getting real tired of you calling me a thief.
    1. You should ask for verification in private not public.
    2. My boss paid over $25,000 to ArtCam over many years for his license USB thingy and I...
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    Re: How Do I round Corners on a

    1. You assumed that I was a thief.
    2. All my bosses Laguna machines run off of win xp 32 bit.
    3. Yes they are over 12 years old.
    4. I do not have Artcam pro installed on my PC. I use my bosses PC...
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    Re: How Do I round Corners on a

    WRONG you moron. ITs my bosses and I dont want to give out his info to hackers.
    You have to be one them dont you. I ask for help. I downloaded the artcam demo to see if it was the one I needed. IF...
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    Re: How Do I round Corners on a

    http://www.cnczone.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=313190&stc=1

    http://www.cnczone.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=313192&stc=1
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    Re: How Do I round Corners on a

    Thanks for everyone's help. I double clicked on vector and it gave me the shape tool like everyone said.
    I was able to get the rounded top.
    heres a pic

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    Re: How Do I round Corners on a

    Hi im using artcam pro ver 7

    I have a demo ver of artcam insignia and i can do it by going to shape editor. I caint find that shape editor in artcam pro. any clues?
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    Gcode then tool change?.

    Hi Im new to owning a cnc.

    I have a question about manually changing from rough cut tool to finishing tool.
    So do I load a rough cut gcode into mach 3 then when it finishes change tool and ...
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    Re: How Do I round Corners on a

    Yes I'm using 3D tool path. I'm new to the design part of the CNC. I have run big CNCs but I was just feeding the machine. Now I'm tring to learn.
    Is there a better way to cut out the box? Its...
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    Re: How Do I round Corners on a

    HI Gerry
    First I would like to thank you . You have helped me in other topics.

    So I have to make a tool change? I have a small cnc with no tool changer or touch probe. Is there a way to use the...
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    How Do I round Corners on a

    Hi everyone.
    I'm new to Artcam pro
    I was able to get the shape i needed but could not figure out how to round the corners.
    This is the shape I made in on my cnc using an mach 3 artcam pro. ...
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