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3 Hours AgoOk so I have a Denford Easiturn 3 - all converted to Mach4 with Pokeys, all working spendidly. However the VFD is old and temperamental and I...0 replies | 35 view(s) -
7 Hours Agohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iVg2GfqJpA I did this one many years ago. Granite frame, air spindle, not too dissimilar.2 replies | 765 view(s)
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19 Hours AgoWhat a project waiting to happen...Don't think I've seen one of those "retro'ed" before...2 replies | 765 view(s) -
3 Days AgoWe at Motion Control are having a little clear-out and we have a load of servo motors, drives, stepper drives and motion controllers that we want to...0 replies | 433 view(s)
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4 Days AgoI would like to offer a pair of granite frames CNC dental milling machines for sale. They have not been used for at least 12 years. The granite...2 replies | 765 view(s)
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5 Days AgoHi all, I bought this 18 months ago for a project that hasn't happened. It seems a shame to have it sat in a cupboard. I bought the 3-axis license...0 replies | 943 view(s)
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1 Week AgoHi to all on this forum. Newley registered today, so I thought I'd better give a bit of background as to why I'm here. I have 'played' with some...0 replies | 2481 view(s)
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1 Week AgoYes I did get it all up and running. Lots of problems of my own making. But all sorted now. Thank you all for taking interest and helping out.2 replies | 3903 view(s)
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1 Week AgoDid you manage to get this sorted Terry?2 replies | 3903 view(s)
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1 Week AgoAndyGuid replied to a thread CNC Machining Question – Tips for Improving Surface Finish in Machine DiscussionThat finish looks amazing!5 replies | 2950 view(s)
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1 Week AgoMuzzer replied to a thread CNC Machining Question – Tips for Improving Surface Finish in Machine DiscussionI assumed most likely 6061 in the US, as he is new to CNC. Equivalent in terms of availability and popularity would be 6082 T6 in the UK - very...5 replies | 2950 view(s)
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1 Week Agom_c replied to a thread CNC Machining Question – Tips for Improving Surface Finish in Machine DiscussionProvided you're taking a suitable cut, good finish on Aluminium is mostly about chip clearance. Either flood coolant, or air (with a bit mist, or...5 replies | 2950 view(s)
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1 Week AgoJohnHaine replied to a thread CNC Machining Question – Tips for Improving Surface Finish in Machine DiscussionWhat grade of aluminium? Many alloys are horrible to machine. From memory T6061 is good.5 replies | 2950 view(s)
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1 Week AgoMuzzer replied to a thread CNC Machining Question – Tips for Improving Surface Finish in Machine DiscussionYou should be using uncoated inserts or end mills for aluminium. Ideally look for the "honed", "lapped" or "polished" cutters with razor sharp edges...5 replies | 2950 view(s)
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1 Week Agoyovenim started a thread CNC Machining Question – Tips for Improving Surface Finish in Machine DiscussionHello everyone, I'm relatively new to CNC machining and have a question regarding surface finishes. I’ve been working on a few parts and, while...5 replies | 2950 view(s)
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1 Week AgoI don't know the Bambi, but the other link points to much larger and nosier ones. I mean, mine is only 6 litres and is basically the same, even the...2 replies | 3443 view(s)
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1 Week AgoLee Roberts replied to a thread Bridgeport Interact 1 Mk2 - axis drive failure in Bridgeport Milling MachinesPleased you got it working again... a resettable contactor? That tripped out?2 replies | 5160 view(s)
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1 Week AgoThese ones appear to use the same type of compressor and claim to be quiet, which seems to mean <70dBA. ...2 replies | 3443 view(s)
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2 Weeks AgoAdeV replied to a thread Bridgeport Interact 1 Mk2 - axis drive failure in Bridgeport Milling MachinesOK, I found the issue, it's a weird resettable contactor that had tripped out. pressed the teeny-tiny pin, and off she went again!2 replies | 5160 view(s)
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2 Weeks AgoFor a long time I wanted an air compressor but never really could make up my mind about buying one. Mainly because I was afraid that it generates too...2 replies | 3443 view(s)
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2 Weeks AgoYo tambien estoy interesado en esta programacion. Translation by Lee: "I am also interested in this programming."1 replies | 7721 view(s)
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2 Weeks AgoSold1 replies | 17882 view(s)
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2 Weeks AgoHi. Please send me your contact details (WhatsApp,email) Thank you Chandana Nuwan3 replies | 3784 view(s)
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2 Weeks AgoGotcha !7 replies | 4840 view(s) -
2 Weeks AgoHi Ben welcome to the community and good luck with your adventure!7 replies | 5330 view(s)
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2 Weeks AgoDone :) It has :), ill ping him an email and see if he answers on that...7 replies | 4840 view(s)
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2 Weeks AgoLooking for a tidy Novamill. I really only want the machine, not the controller, so if that doesn't work it's not a problem. We have a plan,...0 replies | 3305 view(s)
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2 Weeks AgoHi, Machine is Mikron 700 and control system is Heidenhain Atek (HS Plus). When I am doing a Job, I reduce rapid speed from manually from...3 replies | 3784 view(s)
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2 Weeks AgoYou might want to give a bit more information such as what machine and controller you have. Also, what is the question - are you not sure where to...3 replies | 3784 view(s)
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2 Weeks AgoMight as well consolidate them although things have gone quiet!7 replies | 4840 view(s)
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