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    foam hotwire cutting

    Need a simple wing shape hotwire foam cut from blue foam. Doesn't even have to be CNC.
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    Any place to find out how much items sold for at...

    Any place to find out how much items sold for at the bigger auctions?

    Also, how much do these dealers usually come down?
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    Ok, I'll concede a bit... boy, those Fanuc...

    Ok, I'll concede a bit... boy, those Fanuc Robodrills look sweet for small aluminum parts. Crazy fast rapids and tool changes. How is US support and parts for these machines?
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    used equipment dealer price padding

    I just got a quote on a used machine from a dealer off a big surplus site and the quote was higher than what the new machine sells for at the IMTS show! Is this normal?

    What is the typical...
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    Thanks for all your suggestions. Since we're...

    Thanks for all your suggestions. Since we're talking about empirical observations everyone has horror stories and praises about their pet brands :) These five just happened to have the more...
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    Toyota Camry of the small VMC world

    I'm looking for a used, relatively affordable, small enclosed VMC for 3D machining. Something in a size of about 20" of X for a small shop footprint. I don't need anything extremely fancy, just...
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    Would still like to hear recommendations for this...

    Would still like to hear recommendations for this machine. Suggestions?
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    Ok, can someone please share a post they're using...

    Ok, can someone please share a post they're using that just outputs plain G-code (no other codes) for a simple CNC router?
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    Ok, I'll try to rephrase... Who is using a DSP...

    Ok, I'll try to rephrase...

    Who is using a DSP controller with their machine and what CAM software are you using?
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    most similar controller for Chinese machine

    Which commonly used controllers (Fanuc, etc.) are most similar in processing (G-code library, etc) to the DSP controllers that come on the Chinese machines?
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    post processors for DSP controller

    Is anyone here using their Chinese router with SolidCAM and the DSP controller that came with the machine?
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    If someone doesn't have a specific post processor...

    If someone doesn't have a specific post processor for this controller, can you point me to one of the standard posts that only outputs G-code and would possibly work?

    Since this is a router...
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    post for DSP controller

    Does anyone have SolidCAM post processor files for a DSP controller? This controller is often found on Chinese routers and strictly uses G-code (no M-code, etc.).

    Thanks!
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    Is the runout acceptable and are the bearings...

    Is the runout acceptable and are the bearings pretty good in those Chinese spindles? What seems to be the common failure mode in them- what usually quits working first or needs servicing?
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    Ideas?

    Ideas?
  17. Any recommendations?

    Any recommendations?
  18. recommendation for machine with extra z-height

    Which companies should I be looking at that make affordable machines with a lot of z-height? Something like a 4'x4' with 2' of z?
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    affordable, stout, spindle

    I'm looking for the best bang for the buck in a CNC router spindle that can handle very long router bits (actually endmills) for cutting foam. Probably something in the 3 hp - 5 hp range.

    The...
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    Anyone? Bueller? :)

    Anyone? Bueller? :)
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    HSM bang for the buck in used machines

    Which HSM used machines have the best reputation for holding their quality the longest? I'm looking for the Toyota brand of HSM... something I can confidently buy used without a lot of expected...
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    When you ask for a raise remember not to tell...

    When you ask for a raise remember not to tell them why you need a raise because of your specific situation (they don't care)... tell them why you need it for *their* situation. In other words tell...
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    good starter lathe tooling kit

    I'm ready to bite the bullet and buy my first lathe. I've always been able to borrow one... until now.

    Going to get the Grizzly G4003G since it has good reviews and is a good size and will do...
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    comparison for metal cutting systems

    Can anyone recommend a site or resource that lists the different laser cutters with specifications and *most importantly* pricing? I'm specifically looking for affordable systems that can cut up to...
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  26. bend radius for .120 4130?

    I think I might get the 20 ton unit. Can anyone that has this unit tell me what the bend radius is for bending .120 thick 4130N to a 45 degree angle?? I believe this unit air bends so I'm not sure...
  27. It's a little L-channel and I just need to mill...

    It's a little L-channel and I just need to mill slots into one leg about every inch but I also need to mill a little off the edge so the cut is continuous (over, in, over, in, etc). I really need to...
  28. advice please- holding down extrusion for routing

    I have 8' long pieces of small/thin aluminum extrusion that I need to route some notches in relatively accurately. Can any of you clever folks give some advice on how to hold these down firmly but...
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    Could you share some of those ways?\ Joa

    Could you share some of those ways?\

    Joa
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    importing a mill from China

    Any of you imported a mill from China? What is the general procedure? What to watch out for? There's a mill that I can't find available here.

    Thanks.

    Joa
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