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When I did the auto tune function on my Y -axis it always failed at 95% - so I just loaded the tune from my other axis being it was a close match and that is what the engineers at clearpath suggested...

No - I can tell you what it isn't... LOL

Today I tried a different computer on it - same issue. I checked all of the power supplies today under use to make sure I didn't have any weird voltage...

This is rack and pinion setup - I have checked all the racks and pinions and I even ground a flat spot on the motor shafts for the set screw and used a retaining compound on the motor shaft/pinion. I...

Here is my Gcode for my test program. Its pretty basic 1/2" circle. Does anyone see anything wrong with the following code that I can't create a circle?

(1001)
G90

(2D Profile1)
M3
G54
G0...

I was mistaken - I actually created the test file in Fusion 360 after I noticed that a project that I did didn't have round holes. I searched fusion 360 and didn't really see any dxf settings that I...

I am using Coreldraw and checked the DXF settings but there is not any really to check. Is there a better file format to use?

I am using DXF - I will look into this.

I've been researching and trying stuff for around a week and need to figure this out. I will put this out there - I am new to the plasma side of things but been working with CNC mill for over 5 years...

Nope - I have a new complete spindle that I ordered as a spare. I have been to busy to try that one yet. I just got my belt drive conversion in and will be installing it this week and will change the...

Hmm... I didnt want to hear that... lol Thought i was on to something....

I took my Shars ER32 Collet holder out and my runout is .0002 - as soon as I put that collet holder in it goes up to...

I think i'm on to something.... I bought a Fowler Electronic edge finder a few weeks ago. I was going to send it back because if i spin it, it wobbles a little bit so I thought it was defective. Now...

What RPM are you running with that depth of cut? Is that a 1/2" bit you use?

I am clearing chips with air - and I'm spraying some WD40 to lubricate the end mill so the chips don't stick....

Thanks for the reply vertcnc - I actually use GWizard -

I forgot to mention that I am doing a pocket so when I first start the cut it does a long slot so I would have a 180 Degree contact angle...

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I'm having a horrible chatter issue when using a 1/2 carbide End mill in 6061 aluminum. Cant seem to locate the issue. I thought maybe it was the spindle so I took it apart and checked the bearings...

If it is just too hard can I just lower my feed rate? or do i need a better grade cutter? I don't want to lose the hardness of the steel because I am trying to make a wrench with it.

Oh - I am cutting a slot by the way.

I searched all over and cannot find my answer. I am a total newbie - just got my machine running this weekend. Its a RF-45 by the way

I used the G-Wizard and set my feeds and speed accordingly and...

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I figured out this issue - The cable that I received from Industrial Hobbies had the +5v wire and channel A wire switched around. Once I figured that out everything was good.

I have a fluke 124 oscilloscope and am trying to tune my motors but can not get anything that closely resembles the wave form in the manual.

I have channel A on the test point & the ground lead on...

I have rechecked my wiring and the encoder wiring seems fine. I have swapped the a and b channel but same thing happens. I tried a different encoder assembly and the same thing still occurs. I do not...

This is a new install so i dont exactly know what normal startup is like. I got my mill wired and ready for power. As soon as I turned the power on my mill started moving unexpectedly until i shut...

I didn't get much accomplished again today - Hoisted the base onto the stand that I made and Painted the iside of the Base with POR15.

http://www.tcgraphicsandpaint.com/CNC/mill---mods13.jpg

I used PPG's cheap Omni single stage line MTK? (acrylic urethane). I looked at so many different options - I tried the Hardnose from Por15 and it peeled right off. I didn't want to spend a whole...

I didn't get much done over the weekend - had other projects like blowing out the sprinkler system and working on my wifes grand prix but I did get the base painted. One thing that I noticed is that...

More to come on this project. Today I am hopefully going to get the Base painted so I can mount it to my frame tomorrow and start assembly. The column and base had sooo much bondo on it and it looked...

Thank you. I am so picky and I know if i would have just thrown this together I would be kicking myself for not doing all of the extras. I had a deadline to get this machine done but it has come and...

Time to fill the column - I haven't seen anyone fill the complete column yet but thought I would try it out. After receiving the replacement column and slide from IH I mounted all of the bracketry...

Now its time to start getting the base ready for the fill. I cleaned the casting really well with a wire brush and brake cleaner - I then used lacquer thinner and a wire brush. the casting had a...