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Wondering whether it is called “engraving plastic”

Last post by Armyan « Mon May 30, 2016 5:16 am
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Attachment(s) by samwelJoe » Mon May 23, 2016 7:28 pm

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There is that sign making plastic which is made of two colors in which you have to engrave via the top layer in order to see the bottom one. What do...

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That is a Rigid engraving laminate sheet .

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Mon May 30, 2016 5:16 am
Linear V-rails and V-groove bearings

Last post by Cramp « Sat May 14, 2016 2:41 pm
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by Lipoyo » Sat May 14, 2016 2:38 pm

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Hey guys, where can I get some good v-rails and v-groove bearings? They should be reasonably priced. I need to use them in my DIY Plasma table.

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Hey guys, where can I get some good v-rails and v-groove bearings? They should be reasonably priced. I need to use them in my DIY Plasma table. Where...

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Sat May 14, 2016 2:41 pm
Any Adhesive to join Aluminum?

Last post by elikiP « Sun May 08, 2016 7:37 am
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by elikiP » Wed May 04, 2016 6:41 am

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I am planning to assemble the gantry made of aluminum. The section box measures 60 by 100by 6. My first plan was to have it bolted but I may decide...

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Somebody recommended Durafix brazing sticks to me. Will be buying them for trial. If you have no hurry you can wait for some feedback in a week’s...

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Sun May 08, 2016 7:37 am
Making a CNC For marble

Last post by vinkiP « Fri Apr 29, 2016 1:35 pm
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by Acosta » Fri Apr 29, 2016 1:23 pm

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Hey! Iam thinking of building a big CNC machine router that I will use in engraving stones. I wasn’t successful in building my first. Some of the...

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350 mm/sec is about 22mtr/min. that’s very fast. What are the specs of drives and the controller? I would also want to know the output voltage of the...

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Fri Apr 29, 2016 1:35 pm
Looking for T-slot bit and Surfacing bit

Last post by Noob « Sun Apr 24, 2016 5:10 am
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by Dhafi » Sat Apr 23, 2016 7:04 pm

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I have been looking for a t-slot bit and surfacing bit for 2 months now but have not been successful. Spoil board surface cutters in most sales sites...

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They go for only $4 inclusive of postage

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Sun Apr 24, 2016 5:10 am
What do I make from a piece of Mahogany?

Last post by Under_Score « Fri Apr 22, 2016 9:28 am
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by Obrian » Wed Apr 06, 2016 7:12 am

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Just received a piece of Mahogany 5” by 12” by 86” from a friend who is closing his workshop. I am undecided on what to make from it. Any ideas?

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If it were long enough, i would have advised you to make a pool cue out of it..

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Fri Apr 22, 2016 9:28 am
Looking For a Good CNC machine

Last post by Under_Score « Wed Apr 13, 2016 2:30 am
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by Norah » Tue Apr 12, 2016 9:08 pm

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Hi good fellas,
I am about to retire and I don’t want to idle around once I go home. I am therefore looking for a CNC machine and software that will...

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Why don’t you try building your own machine? You can always get someone in this forum to help you with the building. I am not into building my own...

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Wed Apr 13, 2016 2:30 am
How to drill Diecast Aluminium Boxes- Hammond 1591

Last post by Alex Plainlater « Sun Apr 03, 2016 6:14 pm
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by vinMax » Fri Sep 04, 2015 9:58 am

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I have 32 Hammond 1591LSBK boxes that I want to drill one 9 mm hole and and two 10 mm holes on the sides. I have tried drilling a few using a stepped...

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The Hammond must have been made from pure aluminium. As Ulfreds says, try using some lubricants such as WD40. if that doesn't work, find an oil based...

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Sun Apr 03, 2016 6:14 pm
Difference between the Easy servo drives

Last post by N0835ded « Sun Apr 03, 2016 4:30 pm
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by N0835ded » Tue Sep 15, 2015 4:32 am

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This is a little bit confusing. what is the difference between Leadshine servo drives found on the current Leadshine website (ES_M22430) motor white...

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They are actually very different. whereas the Hybrid Servo Motor 60HS30-EC-1000 with HBS86 uses an input voltage of up to 50vdc, ES-D808use a maximum...

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Sun Apr 03, 2016 4:30 pm
Want to Know the directions of 6082 aluminum milling

Last post by lilMichael « Fri Mar 04, 2016 9:39 am
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by lilMichael » Fri Sep 04, 2015 8:24 am

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I am not sure whether this question has been asked before. I wan to mill a pocket and leave the top edges with no bars. So which direction should the...

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Thank you for your assistance guys, I played with all your options and all is now well. I am particularly impressed by the climb milling. The edges...

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Fri Mar 04, 2016 9:39 am
Can't create a G-Code for a CNC USB controller using ZW3D

Last post by Goose « Wed Mar 02, 2016 6:25 am
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by Goose » Wed Sep 16, 2015 5:40 am

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I have been trying to use the ZW3D software to create G-Code file that can be accepted by the CNC USB controller but it cannot create it. I have also...

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Thanks… Let me look for it. Let me hope it won’t cost me a tooth…

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Wed Mar 02, 2016 6:25 am
CNC Foot Insole

Last post by Pharell « Sun Feb 28, 2016 6:38 am
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Attachment(s) by Orion2110 » Wed Jan 27, 2016 5:34 pm

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Hi guys,
Did you Know that you can now get a CNC foot insole. CNC will never really cease to amaze!
If you are in Poland, you will surely get...

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This is really amazing. CNC is great. It will soon be catching up with 3D :D :D
Yes, its actually great. Even if it might not outdo 3D, I will...

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Sun Feb 28, 2016 6:38 am
Machining a Human Face

Last post by Tutu « Mon Feb 15, 2016 5:13 am
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Attachment(s) by shaPeoko » Thu Feb 04, 2016 7:32 am

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Did You Know that you can machine a Human Face using CNC a machines..

Have a look at it in

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I think 3D is a step ahead. Imagine it doing things like printing of organs, live organs that can be used in humans...

It could be step ahead, but...

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Mon Feb 15, 2016 5:13 am
e-cut 1mhz breakout board

Last post by tomJohns « Wed Nov 25, 2015 11:14 pm
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by weldH » Tue Sep 15, 2015 5:22 am

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Is there anyone out there who is using an e-cut motion control board? I want to know whether it is the new version of the leafboy77 akz250. and if so...

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The e-cut 1mhz breakout board has no association with the leafboy77 akz250 apart from the fact that they can be substituted when it comes to...

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Wed Nov 25, 2015 11:14 pm
Need an advice on how to do some engraving on aluminum and the best tools to use

Last post by Bassam « Sun Nov 22, 2015 4:13 am
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by michaelM » Thu Sep 03, 2015 8:00 pm

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I am trying to do some aluminum engraving so I need some help and advice. I want to make some engravings on a small bunch of extruded black aluminum...

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You can also fine the Tough Tip Engraving Tool for Aluminum in

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Sun Nov 22, 2015 4:13 am
best motor size

Last post by peterKR « Wed Nov 18, 2015 11:48 pm
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by Kalou » Sun Sep 13, 2015 7:59 pm

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Hi good people,
i would like to know the best size of nema 23 motors be it oz or nm that is appropriate to put in a machine for cutting soft wood?

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After 450 oZ we go to 900 oZ. There is no 900 oZ.

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Wed Nov 18, 2015 11:48 pm
Double side machining

Last post by ProCNC « Sun Nov 15, 2015 11:50 pm
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by maroaSam » Fri Sep 04, 2015 11:01 am

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I am still learning about CNC machining. I however have some IGES/STL files that i want to have machined double sided, though there are relatively...

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Your question is not clear. Irregardless of how hard i try i still can't seem to understand what you are asking.

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Sun Nov 15, 2015 11:50 pm
A recommendation for gantry sides

Last post by Adept « Fri Nov 13, 2015 9:36 pm
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by Club1824 » Sun Sep 13, 2015 7:19 pm

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Would you advice to use two plates from 5mm on gantry sides? need a recommendation please

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I would recommend that you just use one them at a time. Using two of them together is unnecessary and wasteful.

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Fri Nov 13, 2015 9:36 pm
Bed frame Stability

Last post by EmmanuelJ « Wed Nov 04, 2015 8:28 pm
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by Enjoka » Sun Sep 06, 2015 4:56 pm

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Hi there. Can someone give me an advice regarding bed frame and rigid please? this Frame is made of Mild steel and measures 100mm by 150mm

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Can you tell us the specific non-metals involved here vinkiP.

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Wed Nov 04, 2015 8:28 pm
Best glue for Vacuum Press Veneer

Last post by Unique « Wed Nov 04, 2015 2:38 pm
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by AngelaR » Sat Sep 05, 2015 7:01 am

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Hello there..
I want to use various species of veneer on some flat birch plywood panels. It failed to glue strongly when i used PVA and then put in...

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Am surprised to hear that PVA failed. How are the surfaces you are using it on?

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Wed Nov 04, 2015 2:38 pm
need to know the footprint of blacktoe 4*2

Last post by eliJonson « Wed Nov 04, 2015 12:57 pm
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by helenaP » Thu Sep 03, 2015 3:25 pm

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Just curious about it.

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Well, i know someone who can get you the blacktoe 4*2. You can contact me if interested.

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Wed Nov 04, 2015 12:57 pm
Mach3 iphone

Last post by Enjoka « Sat Oct 31, 2015 8:09 pm
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by Tess » Sat Oct 24, 2015 2:15 am

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I just bought a mach 3 pendant to use for my I-phone but unfortunately i don't know how i should get connected to my CNC. Any help from you will be...

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I thought the mach 3 pendant comes with a manual showing how to connect

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Sat Oct 31, 2015 8:09 pm
Best recomended kit for speakers

Last post by shaPeoko « Thu Oct 22, 2015 10:38 pm
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by uhuruK » Thu Sep 03, 2015 3:49 pm

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I do manufacture custom speakers. I mainly deal with 5'*5' sheets of 9 ply (half inch) and 13 ply( 3/4 inch) plywood. I also in most occasions cut 2...

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I think the bigger ones are more marketable.

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Thu Oct 22, 2015 10:38 pm
Glass Interlayer film and CNC

Last post by Barrack « Sun Oct 18, 2015 10:39 pm
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Attachment(s) by memento » Thu Sep 03, 2015 8:29 am

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What is a CNC glass interlayer film used for? I have been seeing it all over...

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It is used for lamination.

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Sun Oct 18, 2015 10:39 pm
4 axis foam cutter: producing incosisrten wire speed

Last post by FireCNC « Wed Oct 14, 2015 5:43 am
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Attachment(s) by cosmasB » Wed Sep 16, 2015 5:13 am

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Hello everyone,
My machine has Rattm Motor and software 2.10.1505.3001 with the belt driven by X and U axes. The M5 screws is driven by Y and V...

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You are definitely using a counterfeit and and obsolete form of MK1 controller. To get an original one please visit our site
Here is sample of our...

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Wed Oct 14, 2015 5:43 am

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