584,800 active members*
4,518 visitors online*
Register for free
Login

Search:

Type: Posts; User: AUSTINMACHINING

Page 1 of 17 1 2 3 4

Search: Search took 0.01 seconds.

  1. Replies
    6
    Views
    79

    Re: Mach4 autoload Gcode on startup

    Hey Craig,
    I think I found what you were referring to after I made the post, so disregard. Thanks
  2. Replies
    6
    Views
    79

    Re: Mach4 autoload Gcode on startup

    Hi Craig,
    I assume you mean PMC vs PLC ?. I have a PMC editor for ladder logic which I have done. When I look at the PMC file, I don't see any reference to timers. In the Ladder logic utility, i...
  3. Replies
    6
    Views
    79

    Re: Mach4 autoload Gcode on startup

    Thanks Craig,
    I'll look at in the AM and post results.
  4. Replies
    6
    Views
    79

    Re: Mach4 autoload Gcode on startup

    Hi Craig,
    Yes, that would work. I tried editing the LUA load screen file (see below) from a thread I found on the Artsoft support forum. I tried both formats discussed in the string using "//" vs...
  5. Replies
    6
    Views
    79

    Mach4 autoload Gcode on startup

    Hi all,
    New to Mach4. Bought and AVIDCNC router complete package. I've got most thing working fine, but I need to Automatically load my Gcode file on startup of Mach 4. This machine will only ever...
  6. Re: Is TORMACH in danger of pricing themselves out?

    In answer to the post title, I would say yes. They would be great for educational purposes where you could leverage buying power to reduce cost. Buy 10 machines on on PO, etc. Then you could really...
  7. Replies
    14
    Views
    2,598

    Not sure how Tormach is built, but I had a...

    Not sure how Tormach is built, but I had a Novakon that did same thing on X axis. The non driven end of the ball screw went through a bushing on the other end. Coolant washed all the grease out and...
  8. Replies
    41
    Views
    5,896

    All other things aside, There's no question an...

    All other things aside, There's no question an industrial machine will out perform a Hobby machine. So as far as what you can get for the same price, you'll have to do your own research and decide...
  9. Replies
    41
    Views
    5,896

    If your starting a business, get a business class...

    If your starting a business, get a business class machine (industrial). I started with A Novakon as a hobby, and it was fine and I made a ton of stuff. Problem came when it turned into a business,...
  10. Replies
    30
    Views
    2,997

    Re: 770MX Spindle Keeps Stalling

    It may be your spindle has little torque at 10000 rpm. May be better off at lower rpm and higher chip load. Save the 10k for smaller tools.
  11. Replies
    11
    Views
    1,748

    Re: Assorted questions PCNC770

    Don't use a slotting tool path unless you are making a slot. If you have to slot, shallower faster cuts unless you have fire hose flood cooling. No such thing as too much coolant in aluminum. Chip...
  12. Replies
    9
    Views
    3,675

    Re: Face Mills

    Don't have my Torus pro any more, but I was using a 2" ripper mill that is now on the Brother machine. Great tool for the price, extra inserts, designed specifically for aluminum. Beautiful finishes
  13. Aluminum I ran max spindle speed with a 2" ripper...

    Aluminum I ran max spindle speed with a 2" ripper mill. A good starting point would be max speed at .05 deep 1.8" step over at 30ipm. Flood cool if you can.I was using a solid r8 holder, not TTS
  14. Replies
    3
    Views
    1,031

    Re: Feeds and speeds for steel

    HSM advisor has been great for me. When I had my Torus Pro (I have a brother now),
    I did some steel but can't remember specifics now. You can define your spindle Horsepowet/tourqe curve in...
  15. Replies
    11
    Views
    2,747

    Unless your doing a lot of them, just use 375"...

    Unless your doing a lot of them, just use
    375" stock in a vise with parallels. Plenty of safety room. Mill .01 past model bottom, flip over and face off carrier stock. Way easier than special work...
  16. I ran a 2" on. my Torus Pro for 2 years before I...

    I ran a 2" on. my Torus Pro for 2 years before I got the Brother. Makes a great surface finish on aluminum. I've been using it on the brother for over a year. Still on the original inserts. It's a...
  17. Re: What are guys using for a fly cutter on MX machines?

    For aluminum, the ripper face mill is awesome.
  18. Replies
    20
    Views
    3,560

    Thin wall machining strategy uses alternating ...

    Thin wall machining strategy uses alternating depths of cut on each side of the wall going progressiv deeper. This provides the support needed from tool cutting forces to prevent deflection.

    Ex....
  19. Replies
    20
    Views
    3,560

    If you using an adaptive (roughing) tool path,...

    If you using an adaptive (roughing) tool path, you can get a faceted finish. If your using a 2d contour and getting that finish, check your tolerance and smoothing settings
  20. Replies
    12
    Views
    1,486

    With limited horsepower, you'll be better off...

    With limited horsepower, you'll be better off using light radial cuts and chip thinning. Especially if you don't have flood cooling. start at 10% of the tool diameter, so .05" and start at 80IPM and...
  21. Replies
    3
    Views
    773

    Re: MX tool holders

    Check out Maritool BT30 holders. Great quality and price made in the USA.
  22. Re: Super Fly (Mostly Good) but doesn't plunge well.

    Yes,
    Thats the on . I bought it for high MRR, but it also leaves a nice finish. I only have a good picture form my Brother S500, but it looked good off my Novakon as well bottom pic
    436424
  23. Re: Super Fly (Mostly Good) but doesn't plunge well.

    If you working at the machine travel limits, I would look at using a 4 flute 2" ripper mill for a helix entry. Stable cutting with polished inserts produce low cutting forces. Leave .005" for finish...
  24. Replies
    13
    Views
    1,513

    Re: 1100M Spontaneous Chatter

    One of these would at least help rule out tool holding.
    435012

    What is your work holding setup ?.
  25. Replies
    7
    Views
    1,105

    Re: Vises vs Fixture Plates

    [I use a hybrid approach as I don't use fixtures too often. I have two vises on the table trammed together. I design the fixtures to span the two vises. If I was doing production, and wanted to keep...
  26. Replies
    13
    Views
    1,513

    Re: 1100M Spontaneous Chatter

    Are you using a power draw bar or tightening the R8 collet manually. ?. You could test with a solid R8 set screw tool holder to see if its a tool retention problem. Also pre-load on the spindle...
  27. Replies
    66
    Views
    31,028

    Poll: My thoughts as well. When you approach 25 -30k,...

    My thoughts as well. When you approach 25 -30k, the return is way better to bite bullet and get a VMC. I spent 65k on the brother. I had a novakon torus pro delivered at around 17k. If I bought 3...
  28. Replies
    74
    Views
    30,912

    Re: New guy needing advice

    If you want to make money with your budget, I would go with Industrial machine like this.. tool changer, full enclosure etc.
    ...
  29. Replies
    5
    Views
    964

    Never used one, but if it's Harvey, probably...

    Never used one, but if it's Harvey, probably works great.
    I use a .125 ball mill .005 deep. Looks real nice if you don't need tiny letters.
  30. Replies
    21
    Views
    6,193

    I went to a lot of effort to get high flood flow...

    I went to a lot of effort to get high flood flow and recharge on my Novakon, but everything was much easier in aluminum. Especially drilling and helical boring. No babysitting the machine on long...
Results 1 to 30 of 485
Page 1 of 17 1 2 3 4