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4 Days 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 | 843 view(s) -
4 Days 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 | 2256 view(s)
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4 Days AgoDid you manage to get this sorted Terry?2 replies | 2256 view(s) -
4 Days AgoAndyGuid replied to a thread CNC Machining Question – Tips for Improving Surface Finish in Machine DiscussionThat finish looks amazing!5 replies | 1273 view(s)
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5 Days 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 | 1273 view(s)
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5 Days 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 | 1273 view(s)
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5 Days 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 | 1273 view(s)
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5 Days 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 | 1273 view(s)
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6 Days 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 | 1273 view(s)
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6 Days 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 | 1777 view(s)
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6 Days 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 | 3374 view(s)
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6 Days AgoThese ones appear to use the same type of compressor and claim to be quiet, which seems to mean <70dBA. ...2 replies | 1777 view(s)
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1 Week 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 | 3374 view(s)
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1 Week 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 | 1777 view(s)
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1 Week AgoYo tambien estoy interesado en esta programacion. Translation by Lee: "I am also interested in this programming."1 replies | 6163 view(s)
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1 Week AgoSold1 replies | 16308 view(s)
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1 Week AgoHi. Please send me your contact details (WhatsApp,email) Thank you Chandana Nuwan3 replies | 2132 view(s)
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1 Week AgoGotcha !7 replies | 3112 view(s) -
1 Week AgoHi Ben welcome to the community and good luck with your adventure!7 replies | 3501 view(s)
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1 Week AgoDone :) It has :), ill ping him an email and see if he answers on that...7 replies | 3112 view(s)
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1 Week 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 | 1769 view(s)
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1 Week 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 | 2132 view(s)
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1 Week 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 | 2132 view(s)
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1 Week AgoMight as well consolidate them although things have gone quiet!7 replies | 3112 view(s)
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1 Week AgoI need to reduce rapid speed for all axes (X, Y & Z) from machine parameters of Mikron HSM 700. When it is moving maximum speed (5000), it having...3 replies | 2132 view(s)
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1 Week AgoShall I move/merge his thread over there into this one ? I've sent dudz a message to confirm and let him know etc...7 replies | 3112 view(s)
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2 Weeks AgoWe have a Roland TS-400 CNC milling/engraving machine available, picked up from a local school that has never used it. Spindle time was only 20...0 replies | 2340 view(s)
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2 Weeks AgoTurning meshes, stp iges etc files into editable solids never seems to go well. The main issues I've encountered were due to holes or discontinuities...7 replies | 3112 view(s)
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2 Weeks AgoYou can't post replys in the RFQ board. I was going to reply last night mentioning that Mesh to solid isn't usually that doable, and it's often...7 replies | 3112 view(s)
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2 Weeks Ago#dudz - I can't reply to the original post, as I don't have permission. Perhaps you need to post to a different area? I may be able to help but...7 replies | 3112 view(s)
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