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    Re: Question about CNC tapping

    I've tapped thousands of holes on Fadal 3016, 4020 and 6030's. All of ours had rigid tapping option. Even without it you shouldn't need to add extra M05/M04 commands etc. It will still do the same...
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    Re: CNC 6040 USB 1500w ebay - need help

    ALSO, this is important - we could not run the Z axis over about 50 or 60 IPM or it would skip steps. We set the X and Y at about 70 IPM I believe. The problem was in the drive because we swapped...
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    Re: CNC 6040 USB 1500w ebay - need help

    Last photo showing limit configuration. They are wired in series. I run my CNC (not a 6040) on a Gecko 540 and learning to set up my friend's 6040 was a little tricky. Luckily I ran my router with...
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    Re: CNC 6040 USB 1500w ebay - need help

    I didn't read all of this thread but here's what I did to setup a 6040 for my friend to cut inlay with Mach3: First - threw away the cable that came with the machine and bought a UC100. Second...
  5. Re: Conversion or Retrofit Of light machines controller to artsoft Mach 3

    Nice work, Here it is 2018 and I just got an email from someone asking me if I could help set up a Spectralight with Mach3.
  6. Re: need help with which tool and diameters for 1 1/16-12 thread

    I wouldn't pull the part without checking it with a thread gauge and I wouldn't use that tool you are thinking of buying. Waste of money compared to inserted tooling. Most threads are cut 2A. Your...
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    Re: With what software do I start?

    Start with Sketchup Free to get your feet wet on the drawing end of it and then try out Vectric products maybe. Vectric will probably be what you want unless someone knows of something better for...
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