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I have a client that needs a machined 6061 part that is 36"x"8"x1" with numerous holes drilled and tapped plus some bearing mounts. I don't have a problem getting all the holes machined accurately...

A review of Tormach's 770 is featured on the front page of Wired.com. Very cool! Here's a link to the article in case its gone before you see this.

It sucks that they keep mentioning that it's a...

No, the problems is he didn't have anything to make. If you've got a project...if you've got an idea in your head that you've simply got to get out, you'll figure out how to make it work. You'll...

http://www.haimer.de/media/3Dsensors_ISDN.mpg

An update now that I'm home. With the short probe it's .05" for each revolution of the dial so .1" to zero and another .1" overrun.

It depends on the length of your probe, they sell two sizes. As you start to touch your part the dial starts moving in a clockwise direction, when you make two full revolutions of the dial and the...

I just bought an analog Haimer a couple of months ago, the 3D Taster, and I can't say enough about it. Tormach wasn't selling them at the time and I couldn't find them for sale anywhere on the web so...

I'm guilty of the same. I just pulled the tank out last week to clean it and replace the coolant and found that I was probably running at a 1:1 mix <blush>. Over time I didn't notice the change in...

On the top right hand side of the column there is an eye hook for lifting the machine. On the top left hand side of the column there is a tapped hole for another eye hook. Since you can't just run...

With regards to the non visible edges. I've seen this problem as well but only when I've mirrored a copy of part using the transform function. It may also happen when moving or rotating a copied part...

I've seen that issue from time to time myself. I've found that if I export to IGES, then import that IGES file right back into a new Alibre part and then export from there again as an IGES file, the...

With regards to seeing only 3 digits of precision in the GCode.

Go to the Machining tab
Tormach
parameters
machines tab
Tormach
Control Parameters
Tolerance (Digits) is set to 3

I did some work last night and can confirm that I'm seeing the same results as you.

Adding something possibly related to the question: Every time I open one of my projects in SprutCAM it displays some very poorly worded pop up dialog with a question about changing the precision of...

I think saabaero is on the right track. I've found that when you assign a hole to the drill operation, it picks up its depth from the parameters screen but after that you've got to edit the...

I used standard silicon sealant the first time I did this and it didn't last long. I used Blue RTV silicone gasket maker the second time and haven't messed with it since. YMMV

+1 There's got to be a better way.

I ordered a Haimer and received it today. It may not work for 3D cloud modeling but it's a fantastic peice of equipment. I only wish I'd bought one when I was first starting out. I've got so many...

I got mine today as well. Haimer hooked me up with a local dealer who had it drop shiped directly from Haimer. Not sure why they couldn't just knock out the middleman.

I spent some time getting it...

I'd say it takes 15-20 seconds? If it's been sitting for a year though, I'd be sure to check that each port is delivering oil. One or two could be clogged but it might still return fairly quickly. In...

I'm also looking for a Haimer and I'm having the same trouble. Post back if you find some place where you can mail order one.

Rather than use a probe, have you thought about using precision ground dowels to align your work after each operation? It has worked well for me.

I'll jump on this bandwagon as well. There are a few things I do just because I know it works correctly when I do it that way but without understanding why.

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I'd be interested in a quick walk-through of that as well.

How many people are actually trying to achieve the highest possible cut speed on their Tormach? It's intended as a prototyping or limited run machine. I don't know about you guys but by the time I...

I found it in the manual:

Correction Radius
Rotary axes can have the approximate size of the work piece defined using the Rotational Diameter control family. This size is used when making blended...

I had the same problem when I first started using my 4th axis. There is a field on your Mach screen where you can set the diameter (or radius?) of the part you are working on. Changing this will...

Does anyone know if it's possible to run both versions of SC on the same computer? I'd like to upgrade but can't afford to risk the additional time required to re-install the older version if the new...

I wonder if you are running into a limitation or issue with your video card. Are you using the latest drivers? I'd assume so since you're on Win7.

Just curious, are you having problems with new files or files that were originally created in a previous version of Sprut?