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    Re: Tap is drilling, not tapping (G84)

    With a 7/16 drill you will get about a 62% thread while a 27/64 will give about a 78% threads. As far as the drilling effect your spindle speed S = TPI (13) * F feed in G84 . I would suggest S260 and...
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    Mouse Driver Help

    I am using a Logitech Trackman Marble mouse for my 15L Slant and the right click doesn't do the same thing as a normal mouse on my 1100. it has no functionality I can't go to Isometric or top views...
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    Re: What to do about garage climate

    I'm in AL also. The one thing I did that made the most difference was to spend about $200 on bolwn in insulation. Home Depot rents for free a blower if you buy X numer of bails. I shot in about 7-8"...
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    Brian The first thing I would check is for loose...

    Brian
    The first thing I would check is for loose wires at all of the terminals on the main control board. Intermittent connections can cause things like that.

    Larry O
  5. I seem to remember someone having a problem...

    I seem to remember someone having a problem similar to yours. It wound up being the coupler that connects the axis drive motor to the ball-screw being a little loose. An easy way to check is to mark...
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    Eric_Tormach Question When you extruded the...

    Eric_Tormach

    Question When you extruded the circles for the fixture in the video, If you set the bottom level to -0.125 like you did and the top level to -0.0625 for that fixture would that leave...
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    I did both to my series 1 machine also, not a bit...

    I did both to my series 1 machine also, not a bit of problem.

    Larry O
  8. Metal Way Covers for the Y & Z axis. Mine keeps...

    Metal Way Covers for the Y & Z axis. Mine keeps popping off and collect tons of chips.

    Larry O
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    twocik The ER 20 collet has a standard of...

    twocik

    The ER 20 collet has a standard of dimensions, but not all are created equal in quality. I buy mine from Maritool because real good quality for the money. I also own 4 Maritool straight...
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    I just wanted to clarify you have a cable that is...

    I just wanted to clarify you have a cable that is similar to a regular 110 computer cable going from wall 110 outlet to the bottom of the electronics cabinet and a larger cable from a 220 outlet to...
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    I bought my PCNC 1100 used off of eBay. I've done...

    I bought my PCNC 1100 used off of eBay. I've done several upgrades a bunch of TTS, SprutCAM 2007 and SprutCAM 7 upgrade.. Not a single problem, hickup, or missed beat. Great customer service!! Tech...
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    Jogging using arrows

    300sniper pretty much covered the jogging, it just takes a bit to get use to.


    Larry O
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    I have used the method that Tristar500 has...

    I have used the method that Tristar500 has discribed several times, I use a MIG to attach the nut. It works like a champ! I keep the little nubs from the broken tap as a reminder. This also works on...
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    If you can't find a supplier, you could try what...

    If you can't find a supplier, you could try what JustGary did in this thread.

    Larry O
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    Thanks Guys! I just ordered some OSG taps,...

    Thanks Guys!

    I just ordered some OSG taps, They looked like good quality to me. I'll let you know..

    Larry O
  16. G52 Temporary Coordinate System Offset?

    I'm getting ready to make a bunch of the same part in one fixture and want to assign a different offset for each part. the fixture is G55 work offset and each part has its own G52 X1 Y1 ETC..Offset....
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    Tapping Question?

    I just did the Spindle Drive Upgrade to my machine, What a difference that made! I plan on getting the Tension/Compression Tapping Head because I have a bunch of 8-32 and 1/4-20 holes to tap in 6061...
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    I have purchased 4 straight shank ER20 tool...

    I have purchased 4 straight shank ER20 tool holders and a good number of collets from Maritool and the quality has been excellent. Runout has been 1.5 to 2 tenths at the most, To me for the price...
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    Randy Pardon my not knowing, KPKF ? ...

    Randy
    Pardon my not knowing, KPKF ?

    Thanks! Larry O
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    Randy That is pretty cool!! I was looking for...

    Randy

    That is pretty cool!! I was looking for ways to do that without going around the front. I'm going to take your Idea and run. I'm thinking I'm going to have an elbow from the input going to...
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    Randy I'll try the wire thing today, I'm pretty...

    Randy I'll try the wire thing today, I'm pretty sure it is that or the main control board. I have a good seal around the door to the cabinet. Thanks!

    Larry O
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    Did a little more trouble shooting and when I...

    Did a little more trouble shooting and when I removed wire 202 and 205 from Machine Control Board the breaker doesn't trip. The manual says that is a control board problem. Darn :confused:
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    Machine Tripped GFI Outlet!

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    I need a little help with some troubleshooting..Here is what I was doing and what happened..

    I was machining aluminum and using the midi to control the machine. The spindle was set...
  24. Changing order of the wizards table in Mach

    Guys I was wondering, Is there a way to change the order the wizards appear on the list in Mach? I have a couple of wizards I use regularly and would like them at the top of the list so I don't have...
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    Solidworks on a Dual Booted Mac?

    I'm getting one of the new Apple computers and was wondering If anyone has installed Solidworks on a dual booted Mac running XP Pro as the other OS?
    Can I be done and function correctly? Thanks!!
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  26. Thread: Pendants ?

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    Pendants ?

    I'm wondering which pendants everyone is using with their Tormach. I'm using the one with the jog wheel and really like it but, I would really like to have an E-stop in my hand and maybe a pause...
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    Guys Thanks for all of the help with my...

    Guys
    Thanks for all of the help with my understanding of duplicate parts. I have it working. I did the programing by hand because I want a better understanding of G & M codes being a CNC Newbie!!:)...
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    Gary I should have noticed that, I removed it...

    Gary
    I should have noticed that, I removed it earlier and forgot to put it back. I must have been looking at the code too much and just skipped over that. Thanks Benji and Gary for your help!!!
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    Well I think I'm almost there with this bit of...

    Well I think I'm almost there with this bit of code. it will cut four 1 inch squares, the work offsets are 2 colums 2rows with 2" between Y's and X's and the Z's are the same setting, this is the...
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    benji I haven't tried what you are talking...

    benji

    I haven't tried what you are talking about yet, when you use the G42/G43 The D word or P word is it the tool number or the actual dia.? Should I put it in the subroutine and turn it on at...
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