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    Re: ESS power supply

    So that meanwell supply is "regulated"?

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    Re: Mach 3 hangs while generating toolpath

    I am using the post processor for Mach 3 from Autodesk Fusion 360, and this G20 is being created by the post. Isn't it a good idea to always call out your units?
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    Re: Mach 3 hangs while generating toolpath

    The machine is set up in inches.

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    Mach 3 hangs while generating toolpath

    So as the title says, I'm running mach 3 and sometimes the software gets stuck when loading a gcode file at generating the toolpath. It looks like it's consistently hanging at one of the first few...
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    ESS power supply

    Hello all,

    I'm probably overthinking this but I want to make sure I power the ESS correctly.
    I have recently come to realize that I have been likely underpowering my ESS for some time. I...
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    Re: Z axis inconsistency

    So I think I may have found my issue.

    We started out with our cncrp plug and play kit about ten years ago, and we stayed using the parallel port. At some point we needed to replace the control PC...
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    Re: Z axis inconsistency

    For the macro I tried using, it will continue after hitting start again. I tried putting in the script a "press" on the start button, but that just causes Mach 3 to skip over the macro entirely.
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    Re: Z axis inconsistency

    Mach 3. The spindle is indeed from Avid.

    I'm not sure they ever turn the machine off. We run two 10 hour shifts and I don't think they currently power off the machine at the end of second shift.
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    Re: Z axis inconsistency

    Every once in a while on a new job, for the whole job the Z axis is lower than it should be.

    This machine is set up to not require the user to zero the tool every time.

    The motors are not being...
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    Z axis inconsistency

    I have an Avid CNC machine that I'm having issues with and I can't figure it out on my own.

    We cut 10 different patterns on the machine, over and over. Every once in a while, the machine will cut...
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    Vacuum hold down

    I have a 96"x96" Avid CNC router that I cut very large square plastic parts on (82"x82" max). We have a Becker U 2.165 vacuum pump currently on the machine with just a large 2" hole in the center of...
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    Stepper controlled axis crash

    I have a cnc machine that has stepper motors on it. Recently the computer running Mach3 crashed and it caused the machine to drive the z axis down into the machine. This broke the flexible beam...
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    Mach 3 Tool Height Setter

    Hello all,

    I have a CNCRouterparts or Avid CNC machine that we custom built to be 96"x96".

    I am looking for a tool height setter that I can mount outside of the cutting zone to automatically...
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    Vacuum Plenum Design

    I have an Avid CNC machine that I'd like to build a vacuum table for. I have a nice used vacuum pump which I can provide specs for if needed. This machine is 96" by 96" and constructed from 8020...
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    Re: First CNC machine - 3D Printer

    Well that all makes sense but my x and y axis are belt driven. I'm using gt2 2mm belt and 20 tooth gears. I'm having a hard time trying to figure out the math behind all of that.
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    Re: First CNC machine - 3D Printer

    I actually was able to get all three motors working this weekend and I was able to get this machine to draw something with LinuxCNC.
    I am having an issue with calibrating the steps per mm however....
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    Re: First CNC machine - 3D Printer

    Well I have an older kit from CNC4PC that contains 4 KL-4030 motor drivers.
    Details: KL-4030 Bipolar Stepper Motor Driver, 40VDC/3A | Automation Technology Inc

    From what I can tell, the output...
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    First CNC machine - 3D Printer

    I've been looking around here for a very long time and finally decided to get moving on a project. I need some help first though, and I'm hoping somebody here can guide me in the right direction.
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    I made a vacuum plenum out of two sheets of MDF...

    I made a vacuum plenum out of two sheets of MDF glued together. I then painted it and coated the whole thing in urethane. If I put a sheet of plastic over the table i get very close to what the...
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    Well, I rushed into buying a used Becker U2.165...

    Well, I rushed into buying a used Becker U2.165 because it was a great deal locally but after some experimentation it seems like it's not powerful enough. It's 5HP but from what I can tell it looks...
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    Well, this machine is a CRP 4x8 router. I don't...

    Well, this machine is a CRP 4x8 router. I don't know if you would consider it hobby or not, but it's being used in a production facility. It's our initial step into CNC machining some parts that we...
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    Yeah, after thinking about it a while longer I...

    Yeah, after thinking about it a while longer I think I see why it wouldn't work. I'm sure Geof is spot on. I think I'd rather go with the rotary vane vacuum pump and use a tank of some sort for an...
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    Vacuum pump combination

    I've tried searching for this, but I'm not sure how to word it...

    I found some rebuilt Gast 1/2hp rotary vane vacuum pumps locally for 120 bucks each. These pull high vacuum but only about 6cfm...
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    I don't think I can edit my first post and I...

    I don't think I can edit my first post and I forget what photo I put up there, but here's something I found that is sort of what I'm looking at.

    197294

    Which I found here.

    Thanks for the...
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    Computer Stand/Enclosure Ideas?

    I've been looking a bit for some ideas for a computer enclosure for my Mach 3 setup. I want to lower the dust intake and get the wires all off of the floor and into some flexible conduit between a...
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