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    Thank you We have not done any stress relief...

    Thank you

    We have not done any stress relief of the copper, only used it straight from stock.

    What temperature does it need to be heated to to relieve the stresses?
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    Copper Experience

    Good Day All,

    I wonder if I can get some help.

    Currently running as copper job using 3/8" thick, 1 1/2" wide and 75mm long C101 copper. Having to mill the part down (pretty simple features)...
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    Completely agree with that, and well put....

    Completely agree with that, and well put. Although I would rate the Syil above the skyfire, Skyfire is everything cheap as possible.

    That why I suggested maybe seeing if you can pick up a...
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    Re: Skyfire CNC owners?

    UK mate, in the midlands
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    Re: Skyfire CNC owners?

    It's been that long I had forgot!!

    It's an SVM2
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    Re: Skyfire CNC owners?

    Just nipped on here, not been on for a long long long time, and I see the Skyfire saga continues.

    I am the owner of a Skyfire, infact let me put it more accurate, I am the owner of a piece of junk...
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    would you pick Doosan and why?

    Hello,

    Probably a bias posting in the Doosan section but ........

    I am looking at a new VMC and am torn between the Haas VF4-SS or the Doosan DNM 6700.

    I was wondering what you guys thought?...
  8. Thread: Haas Vs Doosan

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    Haas Vs Doosan

    Hello,

    Wasn't sure where to post this, feel wrong asking about Doosan in a Haas forum ????

    I am looking at a new VMC and am torn between the Haas VF4-SS or the Doosan DNM 6700.

    I was...
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    Re: Skyfire CNC owners?

    What he forgets to tell you is he was waiting for around 2 years after ordering, like all of us that ordered one.

    My recommendation is look else where.
    I've had mine sitting on the shop floor...
  10. Re: Show how to build a CNC machine from the very beginning to the end

    [QUOTE=ihavenofish;1868850]mach3 has a utility to test its latency (its mostly about hiccups in latency)
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    I will run this when I'm next at the unit and let you know
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    Just wanted to point out........that is exactly my position. I have a small business and needed a cnc to do some work on. I've lost money waiting 2 years for a machine. I now have a machine sitting...
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    So you happy to pay a whack load of money out for a machine to have the outside looking ****e? And yes, I'm talking about bubbly, peeling paint, paint over rust, etc on the outside and the...
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    Ive already carried out this test on the recommendation of the mach 3 forum. I got down to about 200mm/min if I remember and it started to become stable.
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    A generic speed test or one specific to mach 3?
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    Hi Dan,

    I cant really answer some of these questions as I am not fully au fait with the electronic system of a cnc. I would welcome some guidance if you wish to PM me.

    I am using the latest M3,...
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    Its been a while since Ive posted on this thread. In fact its been a long time since I have used this site, mainly cause of the arrogant self centred know it all, handlewanker (the last bit being so...
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    Sorry, should say, Ive modelled them up myself, but the horizontal one I nabbed a load of ideas from the tormach ATC
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    Hi Bill,

    I've designed those in Solidworks
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    Hi Guys,

    Sorry for the lack of posts since getting my machine, work has been crazily busy.

    I will have some photos of it set up tonight for you. Ive had it running a little, but there are a...
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    sorry guys, I will get some pics and video up soon as well, Ive took the 4th axis off at the moment, but will get it back on for a vid

    johnno402002 - Did you ask for the side window? I dont have...
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    Hey Guys,

    Just to let you know, my SVM-2 arrived today, I will update you all shortly

    Cheers

    Russ
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    Thats rather strange, I thought the thread header was "Show how to build a CNC machine from the very beginning to the end", maybe my browser missed off the words "for Ian's SVM-0 Only"

    I think...
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    The pot calling the kettle black!!

    - - - Updated - - -

    Thanks for the comments guys, I will keep you posted once it land in the hands of customs, and let you know the processes and costs...
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    Ladies anbd Gents,

    I am happy to confirm that my SVM-2 machine with full enclosure, cabinet stand, QTC (Air), 4th axis, and engraving kit is now on Vessel - Cosco England, and bound for the UK. ...
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    Brilliant Post Rappy, glad the visit went well

    Thought I would post some image of my machine as well, which is almost ready for shipment

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    I would love for you to share this single invention that made you such a top class engineer



    I doubt that will stay the case
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    to continue to learn through research or from others
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    I actually cant stand even using this forum anymore, and I have a feeling there are quite a few that feel the same, all cause of an arrogant idiot that acts like he knows everything about everything....
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    Out of interest and dont want to defer from the skyfire cnc, but heard you guys mentioning air cylinders etc quite a bit.
    Im looking to test my design skills (whihc are completely limited in terms...
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    I know you're quite sensitive when it comes to spelling, so just thought I had better point out that Edison is spelt with one "d".
    Right I'd better "rotflmao" you must be using the same spell...
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