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If you look at the problem area as a basic three sided shape, would it not be possible to go around two sides of this shape(in either direction you choose), then simply finish the remaining side,...

Well, the answer I needed, turned out to be the "goround" function. Maybe someone else can find this little bit of information helpful.
Cheers!

In partmaster CAM, what would be the best way to go about programming toolpaths, for adding a simple "tool based" profile, to the wall of a pocket. By "tool based" I'm referring to a tool where the...

I can't imagine butter would mill any quieter. Simply amazing.
Slotting 54hrc at 2x tool dia.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyN3nxcQadkYouTube- NX-NVD Fraisa end mill machining hardened H-11...

Way to go! Glad you got it all ironed out.
Take care, Clint

Yes, I'm running steppers. Currently using Keling drivers(kl-6050), and an Astec 48v/25a supply. By the way I just ran the same test successfully at 100ipm.
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I just ran a 2'' circle contour at 10 continuous repetitions, at 70ipm. Once with blc off, and once with it on. Both runs were virtually identical, no problems whatsoever.
my settings are as...

I just took a quick look at the 201's manual(actually it said 201A), to familiarize myself a little more with your hardware. I'm not familiar at all with the Dan M. hardware you have. Maybe you...

If you are using a quality meter, then 4.6v is nowhere near acceptable for your computers 5v supply. Your computer P.S. could very easily be the source of your somewhat odd issues. Could be as...

First of all, you must make sure that your power supply is easily capable of producing all the current that your drivers may require. If I'm not mistaken, depending on how you have them setup, the...

Yeah, milling the reference mark for the second datum, was just what the doctor ordered. :banana: Thanks again for the input, it was a real help.

Hi all, thanks in advance for whatever help you guys may be able to provide. First of all, I'm running a converted Seig X2, so my travel is only about 4''x9''. As of a couple of days ago, I find...