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3 Weeks AgoHey Folks, I'd like to rip out the interior of a boat and refit it utilising the CNC for all the woodwork. Ideally I'd like to CAD it out...2 replies | 2622 view(s)
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1 Week Agopaul4523 started a thread Wiring plan for upgrading my chinese cnc electrics enclosure, have I missed anything? in Gantry/Router Machines & BuildingUpgrading my OMIO X4 machine to an AXBB-E controller and new enclosure. I'm a novice and have tried to learn as much as possible in order to take on...5 replies | 2280 view(s)
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3 Weeks AgoI just bought and it's really good 300 on Amazon if you apply the voucher Printing now at 600mm/s with no issues, super nice quality A...0 replies | 2367 view(s)
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1 Week AgoHello It has been a couple of years since I built my lathe and mill, and have picked up another lathe recently to convert. A lot seems to have...2 replies | 1960 view(s)
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1 Week AgoI have 25mm supported round rails on all 3 axis of my CNC router (for aluminium) . At the moment I have 16mm C7 Chinese ballscrews. If I were to...3 replies | 1777 view(s)
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6 Days AgoDear all, I am new to this forum and looking for some advice about a current issue with my 8x4 CNC router. The machine is branded under the...10 replies | 849 view(s)
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1 Week AgoI Have an Isel 4433 with a few issues.2 replies | 804 view(s)
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4 Days AgoMuch of the internet seems to indicate that VFDs will cause RCD systems to trip out. In the UK though the whole building tends to be protected with...4 replies | 236 view(s)
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6 Days AgoThere are no lights on illuminated the left hand side. Although the open button is not lit it does still open the door. I suspected it might be a...1 replies | 791 view(s)
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3 Days AgoI'm just finishing a retrofit of a Triac. Used Acorn Centroid. Previously I've used SZGH, CS LABS, Pokeys and various hardware on Mach 3 and Mach...4 replies | 313 view(s)
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1 Day AgoHi all, I started my formal career in CAD/CAM/CNC in 1985. My machining education began when I was eight sweeping chips in my father’s injection...1 replies | 117 view(s)
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2 Days AgoAnyone know anything about these ? Are they worth the money ?. In this case 5K in pounds ...0 replies | 274 view(s)
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3 Days AgoTnW started a thread 8x4 CNC Router Build - Wood/Steel or Steel Frame and Component Advice in Gantry/Router Machines & BuildingAfternoon! I'm looking to build/rebuild my 8x4 CNC. I currently use one of the SheetCNC routers, it's a 25mm MDF frame which is chain-driven and...0 replies | 259 view(s)
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5 Hours AgoTrying to get a 5 axis machine running, just realised I can power the DC drives with a DC power source. Need between 90 and 150V and around 12A per...0 replies | 54 view(s)
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7 Hours AgoAts101 replied to a thread So, 2024, what's the controller market like? in Control Hardware & SystemsThis is very useful to know, I am thinking about going down the UC300ETH-5LPT route for a 3 axis. I take it the UCCNC software can facilitate a...4 replies | 313 view(s)
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8 Hours AgoPhil Mayor replied to a thread Testing The VFD, Break Resistor and Wiring to AXBBE in Spindles & Drive MotorsSo after a lot of emails back and forth to the supplier, they finally agreed it was a faulty unit and sent a new VFD out last Thursday, it arrived...31 replies | 33274 view(s)
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20 Hours AgoNice! And welcome to the forum.1 replies | 117 view(s)
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23 Hours AgoI honestly can't remember, as it's a good few years since I looked at it I seem to have a vague recollection that Mach supports it, but that might...4 replies | 313 view(s)
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1 Day AgoYou will need to be more specific than that if you would like any help ...2 replies | 804 view(s)
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1 Day AgoI bought a mill wired so one VFD could drive two motors with a switch select. By the time it arrived it was pulling the RCD and soon after the mill...4 replies | 236 view(s)
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2 Days AgoMike, Should be all sorted. Let me know if there are problems and I'll resend. Regards.176 replies | 196199 view(s)
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2 Days AgoThanks. Do you know offhand which of the controllers can manage the multi axis tool offsets without needing to regenerate code?4 replies | 313 view(s)
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2 Days AgoMain problem with these is the EMI (electro-magnetic interference) filter on the input of the VFD - assuming that there isn't an actual fault, of...4 replies | 236 view(s)
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2 Days AgoVFDs can trip certain RCDs, but for a typical 2.2kw VFD it isn't likely to be an issue. You could get lost down a rabbit hole of what could happen...4 replies | 236 view(s)
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2 Days AgoNickRaven replied to a thread NEW MEMBER: New member here... Advice on CNC machine... 4-5k? in New Member IntroductionsI am new to this forum and I came across this thread whilst seeing if anyone else had had experiences with the "Itech" routers. I bought one last...5 replies | 2928 view(s)
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2 Days AgoNo problem with mine4 replies | 236 view(s)
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2 Days AgoI still use Emachineshop ( old version). I have yet to find such a simple to use CAD programme (free or for purchase). Just wish the 3D preview would...176 replies | 196199 view(s)
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3 Days AgoFor multi-axis, a key thing to look at is how tool offset compensation is handled. Not all controllers can handle it for 4/5th axis, and rely on it...4 replies | 313 view(s)
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3 Days AgoAts101 replied to a thread Help diganosing fault with chinese Chinese CNC router in General DiscussionAwesome stuff. I will keep updating the tread. A10 replies | 849 view(s)
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3 Days Agophill05 replied to a thread Help diganosing fault with chinese Chinese CNC router in General DiscussionYes picked up a new card from cnc4you put a copy of mach on and away we went10 replies | 849 view(s)
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