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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 | 44 view(s) -
8 Hours Agohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iVg2GfqJpA I did this one many years ago. Granite frame, air spindle, not too dissimilar.2 replies | 774 view(s)
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20 Hours AgoWhat a project waiting to happen...Don't think I've seen one of those "retro'ed" before...2 replies | 774 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 | 441 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 | 774 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 | 952 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 | 2491 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 | 3918 view(s)
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1 Week AgoDid you manage to get this sorted Terry?2 replies | 3918 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 | 2961 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 | 2961 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 | 2961 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 | 2961 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 | 2961 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 | 2961 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 | 3454 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 | 5175 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 | 3454 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 | 5175 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 | 3454 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 | 7735 view(s)
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2 Weeks AgoSold1 replies | 17890 view(s)
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2 Weeks AgoHi. Please send me your contact details (WhatsApp,email) Thank you Chandana Nuwan3 replies | 3794 view(s)
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2 Weeks AgoGotcha !7 replies | 4851 view(s) -
2 Weeks AgoHi Ben welcome to the community and good luck with your adventure!7 replies | 5343 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 | 4851 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 | 3308 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 | 3794 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 | 3794 view(s)
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2 Weeks AgoMight as well consolidate them although things have gone quiet!7 replies | 4851 view(s)
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