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Danny, Thanks for the info.
Jeff:rainfro:

Hi,
Anyone know of a good program to convert 3d files (*.3ds, *.max, *.lwo) into
iges, stp, stl, or dxf files?

Thanks,
Jeff

Thanks again guys for the info/opinions!!!!!!!

Especially Hoss for the links and other stuff......

And a wonderful post by Sound......

Like I've said before, this site is a wonderful...

Thanks Guys...this type of information is priceless. Stepper, thanks for the info on MaxNC....I'll stay away from it.

I have an X1 that I bought about a year ago with the intentions of converting...

Thanks guys! I'm looking around 9"x5"x5" (XYZ) or so. the material will
be aluminum and/or UHMW.

I use Solidworks and would like to have a system that can take my 3d
model and use it to make a...

Hi,
I'm considering purchasing a small Benchtop CNC Mill to use for small
moldmaking. I'm wanting a complete system I can take out of the box and start using.

Does anyone have any...

StepperMonkey,
Thanks for the reply. Sounds like we are thinking the same thing.....;)

Unfortunately, I don't currently have the budget to go bigger. So for
now, I'll just remedy the little...

twocik,
It's a std Bodine 835 DC motor control. You can go to their website and look under dc controls. They have pics and specs...I don't have any.

Jeff

I bought a MicroMill (X1) from Harbor Freight several months ago
with the intentions of converting it to cnc. So far, I've finished the
design, have all the purchased parts in-hand and am currently...

Hey everybody!!!
Anyone ever tried to use R8 shank tooling with an X1 mill? I'm not
sure it's even possible but maybe someone has done this.

Jeff

Great idea!! I'm going to give this a try.

Jeff

Thanks guys!!!!! I love this site......

Thanks for the replies guys. To answer your questions:

The dimensions for the holes are for a slip fit for the bearings I have.

I don't have a boring head available. I've never even used one on...

Hi all,
I need to bore a few larger dia holes in aluminum on my mill. (1.024" dia and
0.828" dia.) These will be pockets for bearings so they will need to be
fairly accurate.

I am planning on...

Thanks Pres......I'll keep u updated....

Jeff

Hi all,
I think I've got the preliminary mechanical design complete for converting
my X1 Micro Mill. Attached are some pdfs of the 3d model.

I'm using NEMA 23 steppers. A 5/8" rolled ballscrew...

Patrick,
Thanks!!! I've downloaded the mach demo and played around with it some. I really like what I've seen so far. I'll probably go with it. I'm still unsure about the CAM software as I haven't...

Thanks guys for the info !!!!! I still haven't decided which
software to go with yet. I am currently in the mechanical
retrofit/design stage. I will post some pics soon.

All of the software...

Hi all! I was wondering if anyone knew if any drawings/detail dimensions exist
anywhere for the Harbour Freight Micro Mill.

I'm trying to model it in Solidworks. I've took it apart and tried to...

You can also download solidworks models of springs (and many other things) from many different websites. ie:
www.3dcontentcentral.com
www.partserver.com
www.misumiusa.com
www.carrlane.com...

Man this site is GREAT !!!!! Thanks to all !!!!!

Man you guys are wonderful!!!!! I've learned more in this thread than from
reading many different online articles. Thanks again.

So I'm going to use Acad or Solidworks for the CAD part.
...

Inspiration...thanks. I've seen MeshCam and SheetCam in several posts. Are these true CAM or controller packages as Torchhead mentions above?

Torchhead thanks for the info!!!! Information like this is invaluable and
is exactly what I'm looking for.

I've downloaded many demos but have yet to try them out. I was thinking
they all did...

Thanks brdmachine......

I'm thinking about DeskCNC or Mach3 right now.....

Jeff

Anyone have any suggestions on which CAM Software is
best for someone just starting out with a home cnc mill?
(Ease of use? Setup? Programming?, etc...)


I work with AutoCad and SolidWorks...

Thanks digits.....I plan on posting some pics but it might be a while.

Jeff

Thanks for the replys!!!!

Jeff

I just bought a micro mill from harbor freight last week. I am now ready to start converting it to CNC. I am a mechanical engineer so I'm not worried too much about the mechanical issues. However, I...

I just bought a micro mill from harbor freight last week. I am now ready to start converting it to CNC. I am a mechanical engineer so I'm not worried too much about the mechanical issues. However, I...