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    Mastercam Part Print

    Does anyone know if Mastercam can make a "part print"? What I mean by this is the part print that the person making the part would use to check the part they make.You know , it has a title block ,...
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    Cut 2D is really great for the low , low...

    Cut 2D is really great for the low , low price.Cut 3D is also well worth it.I used Mastercam at work , but for the home hobbyist it is way too expensive.
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    I was watching this , Illustrator/Lightwave...

    I was watching this , Illustrator/Lightwave Beginner Tutorial: 3D Pepper Mill - YouTube , and i was wondering if Mastercam X5 can do this.I have been using Mastercam since version 5 , but only for...
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    Thanks to all for your support! I have the unit...

    Thanks to all for your support!
    I have the unit plugged into a power/surge bar but it was plugged in (although swithched off)and there was a lightning storm when I was away.Condensation or bugs (and...
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    stepper driver testing

    Is there a method of testing a stepper driver to find out what is wrong with it?
    Here is the brief story:
    My machine was working fine , I went on 2 week vacation and when I returned the x and y...
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    Cut2D really works well and it is only $150.00. I...

    Cut2D really works well and it is only $150.00. I also have Cut3D but it only cuts , it cannot create 3D models.I use Sketchup models or look for 3d models on the internet.Vectric also sells 3D...
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    I bet Albert would have made the same mistake!...

    I bet Albert would have made the same mistake! hahahahahaha

    "The most beautiful and most profound emotion we can experience is the sensation of the mystical.It is the power of all true science..."...
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    cnc refit of minimill\lathe combo

    Here are some photos of my machine and some pieces I made.It turned out way better than i expected , mainly because it does not have ball screws.It cuts mdf and hardwoods very well with Mach3 and...
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    CNC "twist"

    Can someone explain in simple machine terms what "twist" refers to when discuusing "The twist in a CNC machine"
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    Thanks a lot Brian.Very useful information. ...

    Thanks a lot Brian.Very useful information.

    Tony
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    Thanks a lot! I suspected it was capable of doing...

    Thanks a lot! I suspected it was capable of doing that , just needed confirmation.

    tony
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    Okuma lb15

    Can someone tell me if this lathe can operate in both axis at the same time?
    I am looking for something to make tapered threads.

    thanks
  13. Well Micheal ,I'm not really sure I understand...

    Well Micheal ,I'm not really sure I understand your point but if you need some dies built from SolidWorks I can do that for you.

    tony
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    thanks , I give them a look. tony

    thanks , I give them a look.

    tony
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    new cnc mills

    Where is a good place to find good quality used cnc machines?
    tony
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    new cnc machine

    Anyone heard of Next wave automation?I want feedback on the shark cnc machine
    Also I want to know if I should buy used cnc machines for a new shop or go with new machines.Is there a place to go...
  17. I worked with a small tool shop where we made the...

    I worked with a small tool shop where we made the die blocks all on cnc mill and wirecutting machines.Even the die sets and subplates were done on the cnc mill.We used Mastercam software which is...
  18. Take a look at the site MFG.com.It is free for...

    Take a look at the site MFG.com.It is free for buyers so maybe it can help you.Let me know what you think.It does look interesting.

    Tony
  19. Thread: hello

    by firepoker1965
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    hello

    Well I couldn't find the introduction forum so since I'm a toolmaker this seems like a good spot.
    I have been in tooling since 1987 in Ontario Canada with experience in Mastercam wire , Mastercam...
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