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Where can I get a converter for .dra to .dwg or .dxf files?

I bought Dolphin Partmaster CAD in 2007. My hard drive crashed last year. Now I have to buy another version. I won't pay for it...

Guys,
Where is a good place to buy some stainless screws? I need 100 pcs. M8 X 1.25mm - 45mm long FHCS (SS).

I've searched here and I've searched with google and yahoo and ebay. I'm not...

Guys,
How would I draw an ellipse that is spirally wrapped around a cylinder? The sizes aren't critical now. I'm trying to get the concept, then I'll add the exact sizes later.

BTW, a simple...

How do I post a file? Would I have to convert it to .zip first?

I can't get the area to extrude. That's the problem that I'm having.

Guys, please help me to subtract an area from a large surface. I've imported, then extruded a shape to get a solid. Now, I'd like to remove a ovalized square.

The software changes the color of...

Please help. I'm trying to find the coefficients of friction for stainless steel and cast iron. I know that iron has a higher coefficient of friction, but I don't know how much higher.

FYI, this...

Chad, please re-send the engraved text aligned with an ellipse again. I couldn't open the video that you sent.


Thanks in advance. :)

Thanks guys. I think that you're both correct. I'll contact some used machinery dealers and try to work out a consignment deal, or call the riggers and get a price for a 'no hassle' and 'full...

DC, thanks for the advice. You're right about eBay being an outlet that is not always desirable. However, I don't have many options. The machinery sellers around here deal in HUGE deals. My one...

Guys,
I'm going to sell a knee mill soon. I'm even thinking of listing in on eBay. What should I watch for? What does F.O.B. mean? I can't ship it, so the buyer will have to pick it up.

Please...

Guys,
I'm going to sell a knee mill soon. I'm even thinking of listing in on eBay. What should I watch for? What does F.O.B. mean? I can't ship it, so the buyer will have to pick it up.
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Thank you, Sir! That is exactly what I was looking for.:cheers:

Chad,
I've posted code for a part that I'm going to make. I'm making 62 pieces. They will be on a fixture. How can I repeat the code, but with a toolchange in between parts? What I'm looking...

Will Z level rough cut one area (letter) at a time? I'd like to finish one letter before moving to another one.

How would I clear the inside of an area? I'm talking about machining, say, inside of letters or images. (not just on the edge of the letter)

Some programs may call this 'area clear'.
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V22 has quit running. The techs can't help. I have Vista.

Has anyone ran into this? By not running, I mean it won't post code.

I'd like to keep it, but it has gone crazy.

If I had to buy...

Guys,
How do I dimension a radius on a solid? When I try to dimension a radius, I get about 50 lines from various areas.

I've already deleted the XY drawing that I extruded.

I can't...

I found a couple of pictures. This is a tag for another Mustang. The owner is still building it, but it will make 1,000 HP at the rear wheels.
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Unfortunately, I don't have many pictures of the things that I've made. They're usually shipped right away, naturally.

This is my very first engraving with Dolphin. It is a radiator shroud for a...

I've noticed a couple of fun threads about artwork in other software forums here on CNC Zone (and some cool pictures in the Dolphin area). I'll look for some pictures to post.

I thought we should...

This is the link to ProgeCad 2008.

http://tinyurl.com/322soo

Guys,
A customer has asked me to write programs for him, if he buys a five axis mill. My programming ability, so far, is limited to three axis.

Who makes software for five axis?

My...

Yesterday I ask a tech about this. He made it sound like it was no big deal. He said to call and tell them who the new owner is. He never mentioned a transfer fee.

:confused:

TJones, I have updated everything possible. I've spent hours chasing my tail because BCC Tech said it would 'fix the problems'. Per their request, I've made many changes. Nothing has changed.
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This is yet another rant. I see a pattern...

Recently a tech told me to call on a Saturday. That is supposed to be a low volume day since many people do not realize that they can call then. ...

Tak! :)

TJones, thanks for reminding me about Sorin's site. I forgot about it. :)

Guys,
Using V22, I find it difficult to draw a slot on a radius, with cutter radius at the ends.

I can draw it, but the software won't let me trim anything. I keep getting "Failed In: Break...

Guys,
Will V22 tell me the surface area of something that I've drawn? Specifically, I need to know the surface area for some cooling slots to meet airflow requirements.

These slots are 3/16"...