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    Fanuc OM series motor wiring

    I am doing a retrofit on a lathe and have a question on wires coming out encoder end of Om series Yellow cap motor.
    There are 2 thin gauge wires coming out of the motor adjacent to the encoder. I...
  2. Lost harddrive on mill with rutex drivers not working

    Lost the hard drive on my mill and had to replace it.
    Reloaded mach 3 into the computer and tried out with no movement of the axis.
    I see movement on the DRO's on the screen.
    First question, do I...
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    G code to drawing file

    Is there a procedure to convert a g code file to a drawing file ?
    The g code would be created by Mach 3 digitizing wizard and
    possibly imported into bob cad for modifications.
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    Grandpa looking for version 18 tutorials

    I have been using version 18 from its creation mostly to create tool path and gcode over the years.
    Most of the work was simple programming using autocad light to create tool paths.
    I am getting...
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    Convert a .STP file to DXF format

    I am receiving a lot of drawings in STP format. The cad program I prefer to use is Auotcad Lt. which
    does not support STP.
    It only supports DXF and DWG
    I am getting a Solidworks seat which will...
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    Re: slicer software for new printer

    Sorry I did not respond until now.
    The printer is our design or one off as you would say.
    The machine specification are as follows:
    Build area is 24" x 24" x 24"
    The machine would be considered...
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    slicer software for new printer

    Need recommendation for slicer software for my new printer.
    Looking for something easy for changing setup as we will be capable of multiple
    materials.
    The printer is controlled by Mach 3.
    The...
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    Re: Bridgeport Boss 1 CNC upgrade

    I would take a look at PMDX products. I have done several retrofits including a BP series
    one running Mach3. It is running four axis using Gecko 203Vs.
    Very clean and easy installation with their...
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    Mach 3 digitizing Manual

    Can anyone direct me to any information or a manual for setting up and running
    the digitizing wizard by Brian Barker.
    I have brought it up but would like to read up on it prior to running.
    ...
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    Re: Re-installing crusty old Deublin rotary union?

    what is the size of the rotary union on your machine. Also have you thought
    about rebuilding the rotary union .
    Deublin does not make the ceramic seals or bearings,
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    Mach 3 zero return problem

    When I press the zero return button X axis and Y axis rapid back to home position. Z axis moves after x an y are at 0.0.
    How do I set up Z to retract to zero position first ?

    Thank you

    John D
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    Older C11G Breakout Board Compatable with VFD

    I have an older board in our router.
    The board has no revision numbers on it so I assume it is one of the first. No problems.
    Can I use the board with your 3 HP VFD (sku: VFD22) ?
    Also on your...
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    Bobart X pro compatability

    I have an older version of Bobart x pro that I ran on version 21. My computer with V21 died along with the software as it was a licensed download. No discs to reload software.
    I have the bobart x...
  14. Re: Need some help, Machine not carving straight lines

    Is the whole bearing assembly moving inside the bearing block? There are two bearings inside. When you move the ball screw back and forth can you see the bearing race moving with the ball screw as...
  15. Re: Need some help, Machine not carving straight lines

    There are usually two set screw on the black nut you show with the red arrow. Wrap some friction tape of with a piece of aluminum on the ball screw and clamp with vise grips or channel locks to...
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    Re: New guy needing advice

    I kind of started the same way with a home made foundry making thermoforming tooling in my driveay. Depending on your space requirements I would look at finding an older CNC mill with blown up...
  17. Re: Need some help, Machine not carving straight lines

    After watching your video I would definitely take a look at your bearing block at the motor end. You should find a jam nut that is used to preload the ball screw to the bearing.
    Usually there are...
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    Re: M codes not working

    Thank you
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    M codes not working

    I have written a simple move program in note pad with the M30 command at the end.
    Saved it as a *.tap file .
    I load the program into Mach3 it comes up on the screen without the M30 command.
    I go...
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    Re: Mini Dell Computer , Lost the Mach 3 license

    Thank you for your response Arturo.
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    Mini Dell Computer , Lost the Mach 3 license

    I purchased a mini Dell computer and monitor from CNC4pc. several years ago. We had some problems with
    unit losing the software and sent it back for repair.
    Never used it until now as we had a...
  22. Mach3 controlled By Programable Logic controller

    I have a machine that is currently used to apply an adhesive to a part.
    The machine feeds a part onto a chain conveyor which in turn delivers the part to a glue station where spray gun
    applies...
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    Absolute and Incremental Toegether

    I am cutting a constant pitch screw with varying root diameter with constant pitch on my mill using the 4th axis .
    The screw has a major root diameter (.325") for 6 turns and then transitions to a...
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    Re: No torque on fourth axis

    Problem solved. Moved the resistor value to the right by one decimal point and solved the problem. From 2.7K to 27k made a difference.
    Now need to get rid of the long rope of resistors to tidy up...
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    No torque on fourth axis

    I just added a fourth axis to my Bridgeport series ! mill . I converted the mill controls several years ago using Gecko 203's with no problems
    The control software is Mach3.
    Recently I added...
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    Filament extruder head recommendation

    Looking for recommendation for adding a filament head extruder to my existing 3d printer which
    is equipped with a screw pellet extruder.
    Looking for a unit or design for printing of small and...
  27. Thread: C11G axis

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    C11G axis

    Could someone tell me the number of axis that can be controlled through the C11G break out board ?
    thank you.
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    Mach 3 control of printer

    I am looking for information with regards to using Mach 3 to control a 3d printer. I am
    starting a build and am in the design phase looking for information to use Mach to control
    4 axis (x , y, z,...
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    Re: Wasino LG-60 Fanuc 3TC Parameters

    Ben

    No problem as long as everyone realizes the parameters might vary from
    machines.

    John
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    Re: Wasino LG-60 Fanuc 3TC Parameters

    Ben
    send me a fax number and I will send them to you

    John D
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