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What about limit switches? I think I spotted some on your machine in one of the pictures.

Specifically what steppers and controller did you use? I am ready and raring to go on the mods!

Marv:

Can you go into more details on the mods. I need to update my system as it is toooooooo slow.

Paul

I just got X's as if there were no pictures to load

Guys:

I was flipping through a trade magazine the other day and happened upon the Evans Machine overarm router. It is used for cutting countertop cutouts, etc, but my first thought was why isn't...

Yes and no! How is that for an answer!

The unit we have only does flat plane, but the new units can do arc scanning as well. It is a software upgrade we never made. If you go onto their...

Hager

My company owns one of the scanners. We bought it directly from the manufacturer (in Denmark) about 3 years ago. The company is ScanTeck and there web site is

Scantech

It is a...

I ran into this machine today (not literally). I know the company that supplies them with the scanner, so I thought I would check out the site. Amazing what can be done with a CNC foam cutter!
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Follow the same link. Beta 9 is now out. Allows for end mills in addition to ball mills

Mike:

Post your pictures here is you would. I am interested in seeing them as well!

Paul

Nope to aluminum cutting, but I am sure it will be no problem. I have seen many routers cut aluminum. The cutter is the key.

Cutting depth has not been a problem. I usually go at 3/16-1/4", but have gone up to 3/8". This was during roughing passes. I do mostly name plates and engraving.

Speed is slow. I would guess...

As most of you know from past threads, I have one and love it. Unfortunately it is currently packed back in it's crate and about to be loaded on a moving van! Look out Toronto, here I come...

I...

I also bought both companies plans. I still like the MTC plans over the Datacut plans. I finally got an answer back from MTC. Seems they have moved and that is why the fax machine line was...

If in XP land I like Deskcnc (http://www.deskcnc.com )

For Dos you can use turbocnc (www.dakeng.com/turbo.html ) or Maxnc (www.maxnc.com)

Cheers!

Now that looks sweet!

Are you using them for something or just playing? They would make great doors for a dart board set in an Irish Pub! Yes it has been a long day.

June 16th at 12 noon:rainfro:

Photo of the new one?!?

We cut 1/4" plate with an 1800 watt CO2 laser. Not fast, cut it works.

Your telling me! I think it took HomeCNC around 8 hrs. The last pass is the killer as the cutter overlap is verrrrrryyyyyyy high. Fun to try, but definitely would not be a money maker for a...

To give you an idea of size, here is another photo with the machine

HomeCNC emailed me the 4 tool paths that cut the crest on his home made machine. I wanted to see how a Cheap-CNC matched up. I think the part looks great! It took much longer on the Cheap-CNC but...

Never know until you try, but that is a pretty low wattage. Might be good for engraving

Balsaman....you need to inject a shield of inert gas parallel with the beam during cutting and you will get a nice golden yellow color rather than black (unless you are cutting sappy wood)!

Wood...

Ah the old "mumbo jumbo"!

My company has two lasers (mostly used for cutting wood but we do some steel) and we got into the business in this area to dispell the mystery of the machine. They are...

My tip.....be sure to answer all questions promptly!!

I have been battling to get any answer back from Machine Tool Camp on their machine. I have the 4 x 4 plan and it looks great. The...

I saw one of these last year that the IMTS show in Chicago but it was a whole lot bigger and the cutting tool was mounted from the pod and the table was fixed. It was from one of the Japanese...

buckie555

The lineal shaft is very stiff. It is large enought that I have not seen a flex at all.

The laminate trimmer is quiter than a standard Porter-Cable router, but that also means it...

Looks to me like a funace fan. If it is, I am not a fan of using a furnace fan...... I have worked in the woodworking industry my whole life ( from 13 yrs old on) and I have seen more than my...

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www.scantech.net

We have one of these at work and they work great. I will have to give a look over the aculux web page. I know that one of the things that the Scantech system...