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Best Art

Last post by Oregon « Mon May 30, 2016 4:31 am
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Attachment(s) by Sanvan » Fri Oct 16, 2015 9:36 pm

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All of you are welcome to post here pictures the best art pieces you have ever come across that were made using CNC technology.

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Nothing thrills me like this one
This one looks so amazing… Did you do it?

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Mon May 30, 2016 4:31 am
Inquiry programs for 4th axis tormaching program

Last post by Tess « Sun Mar 13, 2016 6:38 pm
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by Tess » Thu Nov 26, 2015 12:07 am

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Hello all
Currently i have been using the nx daily day at work because that's all that is available. I would however like to do an independent cam...

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Thanks guys, Learning is not my worry at all. I am good at grasping things faster. My worry is whether the software will do exactly what I want it to...

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Sun Mar 13, 2016 6:38 pm
Help me know how to load all the screens

Last post by La-Zeze « Sun Mar 06, 2016 4:33 pm
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by tomJohns » Wed Nov 25, 2015 11:47 pm

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Hi all
After buying my new cnc router that came with the Mach3, I installed it and everything now works from its main screen. Am currently unable to...

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Hi TomJohns,
I would recommend that you download a pdf guide from

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Sun Mar 06, 2016 4:33 pm
Autodesk question

Last post by General « Wed Nov 25, 2015 10:03 pm
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by Marksman311 » Sun Sep 27, 2015 7:56 pm

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Hello users,
I have been trying to snap a line over 2 sketches while working with the 2D sketch mode. Basically i have been drawing square boxes in...

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Welcome. Were you able to find a way around it? I have been closely following your post because am interested in knowing the answer too.

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Wed Nov 25, 2015 10:03 pm
Checking for right connection

Last post by IndieDev « Sun Nov 22, 2015 12:15 am
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by JamesMadison » Thu Sep 03, 2015 6:48 am

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Hi.. please advice me on how to check if the wiring is connected properly given that here is neither light on motor drivers or the breakout board...

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The only way folks on this forum can tell whether your connection is okay is if you were to a photo of the same here..

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Sun Nov 22, 2015 12:15 am
Potentialmeters for digital control to be replaced

Last post by Tubulalrt0r « Fri Nov 20, 2015 1:09 am
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by jamlekP » Sat Oct 24, 2015 2:37 am

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I wish to replace some of my potentiometers that are in motor drive circuits which i use for digital control. I need optoisolated computer controls...

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You will still stand a risk of damaging the computer since no matter which controls you use, you still wouldn't be 100% insulated from random high...

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Fri Nov 20, 2015 1:09 am
PLASTIC SURGERY...!!!

Last post by penumbra « Thu Nov 19, 2015 7:19 am
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Attachment(s) by BlueWhale » Wed Nov 18, 2015 11:58 pm

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CNC plastic surgery services on the cards now... face.PNG

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Hehehe... Really!!? I doubt many women would allow that near their faces.

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Thu Nov 19, 2015 7:19 am
Benefits of Using CNC Routers for Making Art

Last post by No1Plumber « Wed Nov 18, 2015 10:25 pm
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by Marksman » Thu Feb 26, 2015 7:28 pm

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Im torn here, I have worked with my hands for quite some time making sculptures and carvings bit i receintly went to an expo on tooling and fell in...

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Where can one purchase beautifully pieces of art that have been made using CNC technology. Am looking out preferably for a piece that was engraved...
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Wed Nov 18, 2015 10:25 pm
Whoa! CNC for Making 3d wood jigsaw puzzles

Last post by Chacha « Sun Nov 15, 2015 8:29 pm
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Attachment(s) by phillitusmundus » Sat May 02, 2015 5:02 pm

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That is very inspiring. It is wonderful how a little creativity goes a long way in solving relevant issues that people are facing. This is one of the...

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When you see CNC technology being applied applied to thing like energy production through solar panel making then know that its only a matter of time...
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Sun Nov 15, 2015 8:29 pm
Closed loop for Mach 3

Last post by Industrial Mech « Fri Nov 13, 2015 2:37 pm
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by XENEON » Fri Nov 13, 2015 1:53 pm

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Greetings all,

Am needed to build a closed loop machine. I am going to get Step motor+encoder+regulator/controller. I would therefore like to know...

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T he Mach3 doesn't support closed-loop servo systems that correct errors on the fly. It works with those systems that close the loop at the driver....

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Fri Nov 13, 2015 2:37 pm
How to build a dividing head?

Last post by Jahrastafarai « Sun Nov 08, 2015 10:29 pm
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Attachment(s) by Julia » Sat May 16, 2015 3:59 am

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Hi guys, I am looking for an easy guide of building a dividing head. I know it is not that simple and the tutorials I have gone through so far are...

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Indeed Shapeoko.
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Sun Nov 08, 2015 10:29 pm
Artistic milling

Last post by novelshy « Sun Nov 08, 2015 8:18 pm
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by LollyPop » Sat Oct 03, 2015 5:38 pm

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Hello everyone..
I would like to ask the following:
a) how to mill a pocket leaving the top outside edges without burs. And when cutting an outside...

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Conventional milling should work best for you.

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Sun Nov 08, 2015 8:18 pm
Milling on metal designed VMC

Last post by maryJoy « Wed Nov 04, 2015 9:34 pm
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by MuteButton » Fri Jul 31, 2015 3:02 am

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Hi folks,
Can i get a person here who has experience milling wood using a machine that was originally designed for metal? Am yet to engage in...

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Do you already have the machine that you will be using here MuteButton?

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Wed Nov 04, 2015 9:34 pm
USB connection

Last post by HearsaWho « Wed Nov 04, 2015 1:32 pm
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by utahMerlin » Sun Sep 06, 2015 10:27 pm

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Lately I have been trying to connect the USB interface for the planet CNC to the z-axis for the said machine without success. Would someone please...

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I can't seem to get exactly what your problem here is. I would have that it's just a matter of plugging in the head.

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Wed Nov 04, 2015 1:32 pm
Potentialmeters for digital control to be replaced

Last post by jamlekP « Sat Oct 24, 2015 2:37 am

by jamlekP » Sat Oct 24, 2015 2:37 am

I wish to replace some of my potentiometers that are in motor drive circuits which i use for digital control. I need optoisolated computer controls...

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Last post by jamlekP View the latest post
Sat Oct 24, 2015 2:37 am
What is all the fuss about flute end mills?

Last post by Lucidlucia « Thu Oct 22, 2015 10:23 pm
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by Shinybullet » Sun May 31, 2015 3:59 pm

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I have always known that it is more productive and practical to use several flutes when working on any material - since the cutting edges are more...

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May Humanbean has exaggerated but even I will have to admit that Villefiere just hit the nail at the head.

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Thu Oct 22, 2015 10:23 pm
how to create machine graphic using EC 2009

Last post by Looker « Sun Oct 18, 2015 8:49 pm
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by LosAngeles » Sun Jun 14, 2015 8:58 pm

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Hello, guys! Just asking if anyone of you have seen any reference information on how to create machine graphic using EC 2009? I have been trying to...

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Let us not gang up on shinybullet here. I think he was just attempting to amuse.
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Sun Oct 18, 2015 8:49 pm
Are there Metallic Artistic Applications for CNC

Last post by Marksman311 « Thu Oct 15, 2015 5:57 pm
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Attachment(s) by Breathe » Sat May 02, 2015 7:30 pm

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Are there metallic artistic applications for cnc machines? I have seen some amazing woodwork over here and I was wondering if the same is possible...

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If you go to you will definitely get this kind of a metal engraver. One of them could look like this. It is an electrical metal engraver
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Thu Oct 15, 2015 5:57 pm
Chester 16V

Last post by Slania77 « Thu Oct 08, 2015 4:43 am
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by Slania77 » Thu Sep 24, 2015 10:19 pm

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Hello,
I'm looking to fit ballscrews to my Chester 16V mill. The job involves modifications to the cross table, machine base and milling table.
I'm...

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Thanks so much General Monroe for the new lead. :D :D
Let me look at the thread and find out what i need to do... Once the task is complete I will...

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Thu Oct 08, 2015 4:43 am
Advice me on MDF vs Plywood and metal vs wood Router table

Last post by Looker « Sat Sep 19, 2015 8:43 pm
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Attachment(s) by HolyMoses » Fri Jul 31, 2015 1:14 am

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What's the advantage of using MDF over plywood? I have noticed that most people use MDF though i think that due to inherent moisture problems with...

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Here is mdf mdf.PNG

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Last post by Looker View the latest post
Sat Sep 19, 2015 8:43 pm
DIFFERENT GRADES OF ALUMINUM - ADVICE

Last post by Jeezman « Mon Aug 31, 2015 5:29 pm
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by Jowie » Sun Aug 09, 2015 8:30 pm

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I want an aluminum that best suits high speed cutting with router. Which grade is best suited for this? I am also undertaking a redesign of my...

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That is an informative video thanks dude! Or Lady! :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
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Mon Aug 31, 2015 5:29 pm
Hey what brand of resins is great for making jewellery?

Last post by Nightcoeur « Sun Aug 30, 2015 7:54 pm
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by Nightcoeur » Mon May 18, 2015 3:19 am

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Hi guys, I am thinking of getting into the molding business.hobby during my free time and I would like to use molding processes to make jewellery....

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I don't want to mention a specific type but given that you want to make jewellery i would advise you look for one that will form molds that are...

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Sun Aug 30, 2015 7:54 pm
Isel & Bob Problem

Last post by Kalou « Sun Aug 23, 2015 9:55 pm
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by HearsaWho » Sun Jun 14, 2015 7:57 pm

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Hi, pals! I had a difficulty when I used the advance rough. When cutting the profile surface, the cutting tool fails to go above .100 of the cutting...

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I can't seem to get the same result here.. :twisted: Please let somebody tell me what am doing wrong here... :roll:
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Sun Aug 23, 2015 9:55 pm
Laser and Water jet

Last post by cocodancer « Fri Aug 21, 2015 7:45 am
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Attachment(s) by Moriarty » Thu Aug 13, 2015 8:30 pm

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Hi good people! I would like to differentiate between laser cutting and waterjet cutting. i am quite the newbie so don't worry about...

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and here is a laser

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Last post by cocodancer View the latest post
Fri Aug 21, 2015 7:45 am
Help - The layer of my Antique marbled mirror is breaking

Last post by ICarveBoobs « Thu Jul 02, 2015 12:04 pm
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by T99448877 » Mon Jun 29, 2015 10:54 pm

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Hi everyone, I would like to pose a question about working onan Antique marbled mirror.
The layer of the mirror keeps breaking away whenever am...

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And why is the non-segment diamond not an option here, just asking 8-)

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Thu Jul 02, 2015 12:04 pm

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