I have both and am very happy with both. The fixture plate is definitely the way to go getting started. FAR more versatile out of the box with minimal additional parts and accessories. The pallet...
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I have both and am very happy with both. The fixture plate is definitely the way to go getting started. FAR more versatile out of the box with minimal additional parts and accessories. The pallet...
I still check in here every few days but there is definitely a LOT of activity in the various facebook groups. I tend to agree with Pops about those groups, not because I have a problem with them...
The issue is that you're using G59 as your coordinate system to locate the spindle over the ets. Use g53 instead as that is the machine's base coordinate system and while it will change slightly each...
There are restrictions on the CAM side compared to about a year (year and a half?) ago but otherwise, you're good.
Honestly that's a tough call given what you're trying to do. My gut reaction is get the largest and most powerful machine you can afford because that's what's ultimately going to hold you back. After...
Check the facebook groups. I and several others have posted links to upgraded pumps available on amazon and through other retailers. Pretty simple to do.
Is there a specific reason for that particular tool and those specific cut parameters? I know the 440 will handle 1018 because I've done it (makerspace machine) and that was back when I had NO clue...
In a previous version of pathpilot, under very specific conditions, it would skip the first M01 in a program but otherwise, I've never seen it skip a line of code as you're describing.
The same is true for the mills. I ran for a few months without ever touching off the spindle nose except for when I first installed the ets and really didn't have a problem. Decided one day to...
Assuming G37 is set up to measure a tool length as it should be, that will position the spindle's axis directly above the axis of the tool setter. That's correct for checking tool lengths but if the...
G53 is just machine coordinates without a work offset. As I was reading through this morning and saw that you were using G54 and then 59, I had the same thought. G53 will always be pure machine...
It does seem like a g37.2 or something would be a nice feature to add to do this on machine power up. If it could be that simple, I'd just add it to the end of my regular warmup cycle. Though with...
A 6 inch flute for a 3 inch part is excessive, try a shorter tool. You can also try a carbide tool as that will be more rigid. Make sure your tool is running true, drill chucks will add a little...
What he said. Every time you replace the tip (and unfortunately, you will). You will have to readjust those screws to get the new tip running concentric anyway so it makes no difference if the collet...
There are definitely a lot of posts on facebook with people bringing home new to them tormach's so there is definitely a used market out there. The supply chain issues that the world has been dealing...
Have you checked the cable between the controller and the machine? Could have vibrated loose.
I assume that in all cases, your parameters are being set within the program and those positions are hard coded in? In other words, if you decided halfway through the program that you wanted to park...
Actually that reminds me of another wishlist item on my end. My employer has some old Fadal's that can accept user inputs at the start of a program and alter how the program runs as a result. We have...
A hotkey would work but I'm more of a GUI guy than a keyboard warrior when it comes to running the machine. I haven't yet requested the additional coolant button but I did previously request the G37...
Ah, ok. I knew that process worked, there seemed to be some implication that it could be done without actually stopping the program and doing the manual RFH steps.
One more item on my wishlist, split the coolant button into an M7 and M8 for those of us with some combination of mist, flood, air
Having skimmed this thread to avoid wasting my time with the pissing match, now I'm confused. I would love to have the ability to jog the machine after a stop (m00 or m01, dont really care) as I have...
I would like to see G37 XYZ positions exposed as read/write parameters. Currently, when using a ETS, G37 position has to be set to provide clearance for the longest tool you plan to use. As I often...
I'm about two years ahead of you on essentially the same path and with essentially the same background. I can tell you that after two years, I make better parts on my tormach than the machinists who...
Oops, my bad. Sometimes I do skim earlier posts so I don't always fully comprehend what others have already said. I've never tried to construct a message using variables.
Haven't used the tormach one specifically but my pierson is awesome. They're not really all that complex a thing. It's the vacuum pump that matters more imo. I would think rolling your own would be...
The simplest solution is to use M0 followed by a comment. For example M0 (Take a sip of coffee) would display "Take a sip of coffee" on the screen. Granted, this stops the machine until you hit cycle...
Very apropos to the title of this thread, it's beginning to look very much like I am about to have the opportunity to get into another machine (or two) within the next 3-12 months. I've had my 1100M...
Pathpilot outputs a serial string command to the smartcool which is then interpreted by the internal controller of that device and converted into a command that is sent as another serial string...
Without knowing what kind of bearings are used in the 1100m compared to the pcnc it's hard to say. General good practice with any kind of tapered/angular contact bearings mounted as a pair on...