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    Mike. I'm finally getting in some shop time'...

    Mike. I'm finally getting in some shop time' still working 7 day weeks. Good to see you're active. Anyway, got question. Did Wild Horse fold? I need a new probe and the Tormach probe is too...
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    Tormach passive probes

    Pn32310 vs 50355
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    Re: Spindle won't spin

    Got copy of the 1100 manual, went through the checklist, measured the voltages, and operated the key a few times. Everything checked out OK. So, just out of frustration I pressed the start button...
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    Re: Spindle won't spin

    Couldn't figure how to edit my post, so let me clarify a little, The machine is an 1100 series III and the VFD, (not the VFR), displays error code v5, I've searched for a list of the error codes...
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    Spindle won't spin

    Spindle motor dead, manual or automatic. VFR reports error code r5.
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    4th Axis Contouring or only Indexing

    Is the Tormach 4th Axis limited to indexing?
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    Re: O.T., but only a little :-)

    I believe you've got it. I usually hand code and it's important to see the dimensions. Typically I write the code while viewing a blueprint. Seems my expectations are wrong for CAD generated code.
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    O.T., but only a little :-)

    I posted on the CAD forum, tried the search thing and nothing. I'm guessing I'm not the only Tormach guy using Fusion 360, so here goes. What's with the vanishing dimensions? I do the click on...
  9. Re: Is TORMACH in danger of pricing themselves out?

    One plus the Tormach offered was ease of repair by the user. No need to call in a high priced techie to tell you that the blue smoke escaped from an irreplaceable micro-chip. Today, rather than...
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    Fusion 360 Disappearing Dimentions

    I must be the only person experimenting this problem, I searched and no results.

    Fusion 360 doesn't want me to see sketch dimensions.. F360 tells me to check "show dimensions" The few times that...
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    Re: My solution for the computer switch

    Mike, yes, it's good to be back. Been uber busy at my diner since we had to sack all ten girls back in march due to the lockdown. Wife and I and three family members trying to pick up the slack and...
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    Re: My solution for the computer switch

    The power for my computer is 100% independent from the Tormach's power and it's switch is by itself, not even on the Tormach's control panel. The computer switch on the panel only controls power for...
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    Re: PathPilot 2.4.3 release

    The Millfast works fine with the latest PP. My Millfast product is the one with Go, Pause, Stop, Coolant, and E-Stop. It has become my security blanket. I've even named it "Linus."
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    Re: pp 2.0 Rapid Turn won't execute G1

    Good advice, thanks.
    This afternoon I installed the current version of PP and all is well. My entire program executes without any issues.
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    Re: PathPilot 2.4.3 release

    Mike, I was ready to upgrade b/c my current version of PP won't execute G01 in MDI or under program control. But I'm concerned that your Ninja problem will also be present with my Millfast...
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    pp 2.0 Rapid Turn won't execute G1

    Running PP 2.0.0, Rapid Turn won't execute G1 in either MDI or program control. Not even with the g-code from Rapid Turn's test program. Yes, spindle is rotating and feed is on. Please don't tell...
  17. Re: Chinese ETS only has red, green, blue and orange wires.

    Update; I don't know what to do with this ETS. Repeatably is non existent and it's too light to use as a boat anchor.. Paperweight perhaps? I still have my trusty digital height gauge and a...
  18. Re: Chinese ETS only has red, green, blue and orange wires.

    Mike, I got it just to quickly set tool lengths. I haven't done anything in my shop for a year. I'm back now, cleaning up the shop and the machines. Had a Chinese ETS I bought G-d only knows when,...
  19. Re: Chinese ETS only has red, green, blue and orange wires.

    Thanks, I'll give it a try today. I still have my ancient Simpson VOM
  20. Chinese ETS only has red, green, blue and orange wires.

    A few years ago I bout a Chinese ETS but have not installed it. The Chinese instructions didn't help. Searching online the hook up instructions mention grey and brown wires, I only have red,...
  21. Re: About 20 Months Later - Would I Buy Another One? - PCNC1100

    If you plan to make parts for NASA, no.
    If most of your parts are +/- .005",heck yes.
    If you want a machine you can fix when it breaks, heck yes.
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    Re: PP Won't recognize my new PCIe card.

    Thanks, ordered.
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    Re: PP Won't recognize my new PCIe card.

    Mesa, thanks. That clarifies the error msg. Now the sixty-four dollar question; which Mesa PCIe card should I order?
  24. Re: Tormach PCNC 1100 running Mach3 loses Z-axis zero at the start of an operation

    G49 before doing new settings.
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    Re: PP Won't recognize my new PCIe card.

    Good to hear from you, it's been a while. How time flies when we're having fun, or not. Yes, the mobo is new, has the short slot. Mesa sent me some info and I'll order a new one monday. ...
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    Re: PP Won't recognize my new PCIe card.

    Thanks, Mesa

    I will order one Monday but so many choices. Which one will plug into a PCI express slot and function with my Tormach/PathPilot?

    Again,
    Thanks
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    Re: PP Won't recognize my new PCIe card.

    No, it wasn't ether net, I don't know why the system reported that. It was a regular PCI card, the old one that inserts into a long slot. The new mobo has the short PCIe slots. I bought a PCIe...
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    PP Won't recognize my new PCIe card.

    My old computer lost it's blue smoke and quit functioning. No big deal, I just bought a new mobo, installed it and all was well except for one little problem. The new mobo doesn't have a PCI slot,...
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    Re: HF Sand Blaster.

    Jim, thanks for the tip on those 12 window screws.
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    Re: HF Sand Blaster.

    I too have noticed the improvement in ChiCom tools from HF. That's the good news and yes it will take time. The bad news is I've noticed a decline in the quality of U.S. tools, often lack of...
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