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    Re: CNC G0704 selling

    Hi Jeff,
    Where are you located?
    thanks
    Vic
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    Re: Vibra Vibratory Tumbler

    Hi Jar
    I have used several different vibratory finishing equipment. I'll try to answer your questions.
    vic
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    Re: "NEW in box "pro5x10 kit for sale

    Joel,
    Where is the kit located?
    vic
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    Re: "NEW in box "pro5x10 kit for sale

    HI,
    Yes, How much are you asking for the unit.
    vic
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    Re: CNC program to usable Solid Model

    Hi
    Take a look at Geomagic for Solidworks. It allows you to scan directly into solidworks. Try this link...
  6. Re: Scan a metal part with flat bed scanner into CAD program

    Yes that is exactly what I have done. What CAD software are you using?
  7. Re: Scan a metal part with flat bed scanner into CAD program

    Yes that is very possible. I have done this but lay down two rules in the x and y axis to use as calibration guages. You can import the resulting image into your cad program and then create the...
  8. Re: New DIY build - design suggestions/ideas welcome

    You can find him on mycncuk.com and here is the link.
    BUILD LOG: El Beast - Initial design phase, comments and critique welcomed!
    this post shows his last activity for El-Beast was 01-06-2020
  9. Re: Importing geometry into solidworks-why can't I select an end face as a boss extru

    Hi switch.
    Have you found an answer to this challenge? Are you using Solidworks and if so what version?
    I have experienced something similar when working with 8020 Aluminum Extrusion profiles.
    vic
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    Re: G-code editor

    Have you looked at CNCCookbook's G-Wizzard Editor here is the link
    https://www.cnccookbook.com/g-code-simulator-viewer-generator-gwizard/
  11. Re: Recommendations for CAD program for someone used to Solidworks

    As an alternative you might consider Alibre. I've seen some really nice work done with this CAD package, From my experience it is quite similar to Solidworks so the learning curve might not be as...
  12. Re: Recommendations for CAD program for someone used to Solidworks

    upgrading from 08 to 19 would be more expensive than buying a new copy ( would also give you two licenses) From what you have said you might only need to get the standard version. Be aware that...
  13. Thread: ROBOCNC X2

    by vicpaulsen
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    Re: ROBOCNC X2

    Thanks Guys, I guess that I should have stated that Damen CNC does sell kits for the machine. I too am impressed with his basic design but do have concerns about structural rigidity when used for...
  14. Thread: ROBOCNC X2

    by vicpaulsen
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    ROBOCNC X2

    HI all,
    I have a simple question, has anyone purchased a ROBOCNC X2 router machine? If you have do you have any comments about the machine.
    thanks in advance.

    vic
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    Re: Designing an extremely large CNC machine

    Morning,
    To solve the stretchy belt issue, you might consider a design that Bell-Everman uses. In this design only a small portion of the belt is subjected to stretch and it works like a...
  16. Lets see if this works, this is a very...

    Lets see if this works, this is a very generalized idea, needs to be cleaned up and sized correctly.
    vic
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  17. 398157 ishi; In looking at the hi-res...

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    ishi;
    In looking at the hi-res pictures i'm very impressed with the clean lines of the EG castings with one exception. The cast blocks where the ATC mounts to looks to add complexity to...
  18. Ball Screw Shaft cooling

    Morning ishi;
    In reading this comment, I'm not convinced that cooling the shaft is more complicated, it might be easier than cooling the nut because the lines connecting to the shaft wound not need...
  19. ishi I'm glad that my material comment was...

    ishi
    I'm glad that my material comment was helpful and I appreciate the comments.
    You are very much like my DI (Destination Imagination) kids, as when we work with the teams we encourage them to...
  20. Afternoon ishi, I have followed this topic ever...

    Afternoon ishi,
    I have followed this topic ever since you posted the very first item. I've found the process very inspirational and really have enjoyed all to the comments.
    On the topic of cooling...
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