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Things to do before operating a CNC machine

Last post by nupxoofficial « Sun Apr 03, 2016 5:41 am
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by vinkiP » Sun Apr 03, 2016 5:33 am

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Hi guys, I have been operating CNC machines for a long. I have come to learn about some things that one needs to do before you start operating a CNC...

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Thanks guys,
This will really be helpful. Sometimes we know things but we tend to forget easily or ignore. Reminding us is always good.

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Sun Apr 03, 2016 5:41 am
What laser for cutting 100mm plywood or spruce wood

Last post by Alligatore « Sun Dec 06, 2015 8:02 am
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by Sgsjvkjsjtyu » Wed Nov 25, 2015 9:43 pm

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Greetings everyone,
Am new to CNC and i would like to ask a question about using laser cutters. I want a new laser cutter to use in engraving and...

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Hello Sgsjvkjsjtyu welcome to the world of cnc. in response to your demand i think that cutting 100mm with 80 watts doesnt seem like a realistic...

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Sun Dec 06, 2015 8:02 am
Time taken to process and ship bluechick

Last post by penumbra « Thu Nov 19, 2015 7:07 am
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Attachment(s) by BlueMist » Tue Sep 01, 2015 8:12 pm

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Hello users,
I would like to inquire on the time taken to process and ship bluechick? Your help will be highly appreciated.

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There is one right here. Wanna make a deal? bluechick.PNG

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Thu Nov 19, 2015 7:07 am
How good are Chinese caride tools?

Last post by McMsenior « Wed Nov 18, 2015 11:09 pm
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by Zbiggest » Mon Aug 24, 2015 6:08 pm

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Greetings folks,
Am a novice as far as CNC routing is concerned. The issue is i have come across numerous 'cheap' carbide tools from chinese...

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Such tools are likely to be malleable. I wouldn't advice you to try products like those in this business.

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Wed Nov 18, 2015 11:09 pm
A Turret indexing problem

Last post by ProCNC « Sun Nov 15, 2015 11:12 pm
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by mcR » Tue Jun 30, 2015 12:08 am

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I have a 21-T control. Whenever the turret tries indexing it rotates for a while and then tries to seat. It is supposed to rotate 30 degrees per tool...

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Programming could be the solution here but that doesn't mean it has to be the only one. Try replacing the shaft and see how that goes. I suspect that...

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Sun Nov 15, 2015 11:12 pm
How to Make a Strong Start in the Machining Business

Last post by PembertonIII « Fri Nov 13, 2015 9:37 am
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Attachment(s) by 5so95n » Thu Jul 30, 2015 9:22 pm

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Are you starting up as a new enterprise that provides a variety of CNC milling services? Then you will need to make yourself unique from your...

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Keeping you mind open when dealing with the newest technology in the CNC machinery field is required of you and your employees. Modern technology may...

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Fri Nov 13, 2015 9:37 am
What to consider before buying a CNC machine

Last post by FireCNC « Fri Nov 13, 2015 8:48 am
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by Sanvan » Fri Nov 06, 2015 6:01 am

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Hi guys, I would like to by some kind of a machine; A CNC routing machine, but before i settle on this, i would like to know some of the factors that...

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You are welcome Sanvan. Log on to AmateurCNC facebook page for more information on the same.

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Fri Nov 13, 2015 8:48 am
Tool script fails if motor drives are connected

Last post by GratefulTuna « Thu Nov 12, 2015 5:27 am
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by GratefulTuna » Thu Nov 12, 2015 4:56 am

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Hello everybody,
I have this command that i need to run with the motor drivers off, only with the motion board and joining the cables to hand and...

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You are right. My machine is from China and it doesn't accept the command. Please advice me on what alternatives for the GetVar command are....

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Thu Nov 12, 2015 5:27 am
Sigmeasure160 toolsetter

Last post by elikiP « Sun Nov 08, 2015 8:00 pm
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by Fanuel » Sat Oct 31, 2015 12:26 am

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Hi, this was in a denford triac that i bought, with some other junk. Couldnt find anywhere to plug it in so guess it has nothing to do with the...

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You are yet to upload the photo.

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Sun Nov 08, 2015 8:00 pm
Hitachi VK45II

Last post by Clinton « Wed Nov 04, 2015 12:14 pm
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by Bobby » Sat Oct 31, 2015 10:11 pm

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Hi all,
I recently bought a Hitachi VK45II (vintage 1995). I now have a program manual for it though i lack other manuals. I have now been needing to...

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I wonder how much he got it for. Such vintage machines don't go cheaply these days.

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Wed Nov 04, 2015 12:14 pm
Punching machine

Last post by Sharjah « Fri Oct 30, 2015 7:04 pm
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by AmbroseB » Fri Oct 30, 2015 5:42 pm

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I want to acquire a 6"x15" bed so that i can go to punch some circles with dimensions of 40 17/64" in a sheet of .01". In another...

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What is the material of the sheets you will be using?

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Fri Oct 30, 2015 7:04 pm
Can stepper drivers be repaired?

Last post by Bailando « Fri Oct 30, 2015 6:31 pm
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by Bailando » Fri Oct 30, 2015 6:00 pm

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Can i or anyone be able to repair stepper motor drivers? My X and Y axis don't work even when when i power up the machine.
The two non-working...

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The motors do lock up whenever the power is on. I know this now after checking the BoB as well as all the inputs and outputs with a multimeter.
When...

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Fri Oct 30, 2015 6:31 pm
OSP-100

Last post by Chris « Fri Oct 30, 2015 5:57 am
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by Salem » Sat Oct 24, 2015 1:25 am

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I have just replaced the 24 volt power supply board as a result of the disalarm light having been turned on with the monitor not working. The monitor...

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Perhaps you didn't do the replacement in the right manner.check it again and if you are not confident that you can do it look for help from somebody...

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Fri Oct 30, 2015 5:57 am
trouble shooting syntec 6ma cnc

Last post by Spritz « Thu Oct 22, 2015 9:41 pm
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by blerberque » Tue Jul 14, 2015 7:12 pm

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Hi all,
I would like to to ask for your in trouble shooting my Syntec 6ma cnc machine. My machine is two years old and has not brought up issues to...

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That's not cool T3chaddict. Making fun of people who need help is not noble :(

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Thu Oct 22, 2015 9:41 pm
Standalone programmer

Last post by Bb3/04 « Fri Oct 16, 2015 6:52 am
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by e80euj2229 » Sat Jul 25, 2015 7:35 pm

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I may need a field programmer for arduino pro-mini! Has anybody here got some experience with this the ispnub device? I'll attach a pix (internet) of...

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Still looking for the Programmer? If yes, tell me so that i can hook you with one.

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Views: 815

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Fri Oct 16, 2015 6:52 am
Break out board

Last post by Some « Fri Oct 09, 2015 4:47 am
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by Some » Wed Sep 30, 2015 6:57 am

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Greetings all,
The second hand CNC machine i recently acquired is now almost essentially complete, though it is not commissioned yet. Its motors are...

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Thank you so much Bailando and Nightcoeur. I appreciate your help very much.

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Fri Oct 09, 2015 4:47 am
Trumpf Truelaser manual

Last post by Cottonmouth « Fri Oct 09, 2015 12:49 am
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Attachment(s) by Cottonmouth » Sun Oct 04, 2015 4:49 am

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Does anybody here have in his possession the digital copy for the Trumpf Truelaser 1030 operators manual? I would appreciate if you could lend me a...

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Talking of copyright Mr AdamK? i do not want to publish it. i want it as a guide on how to operate the trulaser. Here is how the machine looks like

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Fri Oct 09, 2015 12:49 am
V cable alarm

Last post by FireCNC « Sat Sep 12, 2015 3:11 am
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by cocodancer » Mon Jul 27, 2015 5:16 pm

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Has anyone else encountered this error/alarm in their operations? I have tried HAAS but it is not being of much help on troubleshooting. They are...

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I do agree with 1227Bro. I could say that is very exorbitant. Troubleshooting won't cost that much....

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Views: 785

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Sat Sep 12, 2015 3:11 am
Help! My 2012 VF-2 door lock

Last post by Hither « Fri Sep 11, 2015 9:24 pm
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by AloeVeritas » Sun Jul 26, 2015 5:03 am

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Just had a board go bad in my 2012 VF-2 which required completely reinstall of the operating system. Unfortunately the new software now requires at...

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Mhhhh.... which good book are we talking about here?

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Last post by Hither View the latest post
Fri Sep 11, 2015 9:24 pm
Y axis control

Last post by RobertMcLeary « Thu Sep 10, 2015 10:52 pm
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by Ada4700 » Fri Sep 04, 2015 12:53 pm

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I have completed building my Blackfoot 4.3. After hooking it up on the Redleaf and am now able to move the X axis using the Right arrow key when...

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Wow.. I didn't know that this problem was so common. I have encountered it before therefore i think i will just hang around to get the solution.

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Thu Sep 10, 2015 10:52 pm
Spindle speed

Last post by JuliusBathez « Wed Sep 09, 2015 3:27 am
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by Priusm » Sun Sep 06, 2015 7:37 pm

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Hi all,
What is the ideal spindle speed for cutting 18mm MDF bits by a router?

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Wouldn't that be dependent on the metal you are cutting...!?

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Wed Sep 09, 2015 3:27 am
Wiring stepper drivers

Last post by FisherAlberta « Wed Aug 26, 2015 2:18 pm
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by peterK » Fri Aug 21, 2015 6:24 pm

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Hi all,
Am not conversant to the language of drivers stepper motors and drivers and therefore today i find myself faced with this particular issue. I...

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Why don't you do some guesswork by trying different connections until the point you come across the one that works. I know putting a wrong connection...

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Wed Aug 26, 2015 2:18 pm
Path pilot and subroutines

Last post by augustusjuliuscaesar « Sun Aug 23, 2015 7:52 pm
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by LuckBeAHor5e » Fri Jul 24, 2015 11:01 am

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The manual that came with my CNC talks of putting subroutines in separate file and there is a subroutine named folder in the directory. my questions...

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Hi, please allow me to answer only one part of your question coz that all am certain of as for now. The answer is no.. You don't really have to keep...

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Views: 754

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Sun Aug 23, 2015 7:52 pm
Suitable spindle

Last post by 5so95n « Fri Aug 21, 2015 4:10 pm
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by Withwaterstraand » Fri Aug 21, 2015 3:36 pm

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I would like to listen to advice on what spindle should i buy for cutting soft wood, aluminum and plastic?

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The one suggested by ImagineDragons will do. Just ensure that it's a water coolant is in good shape.

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Fri Aug 21, 2015 4:10 pm
Changing to a double lined caned cycle

Last post by ICarveBoobs « Thu Aug 20, 2015 6:02 am
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by Julia » Tue Jun 30, 2015 7:15 pm

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Hi, i would like to ask whether its feasible for one to change to double line canned cycles from single line caned ones on a Fanuc 11T control for a...

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But seriously, they still run on tapes? Time for some retrofits and attachments right there!

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Thu Aug 20, 2015 6:02 am

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