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26-05-2025
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Thanks Lee for adding this CamBam forum section.
Due to the recent fleeting nature of the offical Cambam forum, Lee was kind enough to add a dedicated section here for Cambam users.
Cambam official forum: https://cambamcnc.com/forum//
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21-05-2022
Thread: End Mills from China/Aliexpress?
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Re: End Mills from China/Aliexpress?
Look on ebay.co.uk for item number 182739548952 sold by "rennie_tool"
These are solid carbide 2 flute spiral ballnose, good price, cut well in hardwood, long lasting, available in all sizes and... -
13-05-2022
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Re: Panasonic MSD043Axxx Servo Driver pin outs????
Use a meter to identify the Gnd pins, this should hopefully determine the layout.
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09-05-2022
Thread: vfd to spindle cable ?
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Re: vfd to spindle cable ?
You want CY cable and it can be found at most suppliers, just find the best price.
When it comes to inverters there's more to it than the motor current so my advice would be, go to this... -
14-06-2019
Thread: Best software to cut this part
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Re: Best software to cut this part
In CamBam for example you would set up two boundary lines, one for the outer diameter and one for the inner. Next, convert the space between those boundary lines to a "Region", the 3D machining...
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10-06-2019
Thread: Help with .stl file
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Re: Help with .stl file
Looks okay, did you check both ends with radius gauges ?
I'm not a fan of marker dots these days, I just use side dots and one at the 12th fret as a logo.
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09-06-2019
Thread: Help with .stl file
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Re: Help with .stl file
Sorry about the oversight earlier, these two files are correct and as per drawings.
Images show the stl files opened in CamBam
In the CAD (Rhino6) I used a "Two Rail Sweep" with the end... -
08-06-2019
Thread: Help with .stl file
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Re: Help with .stl file
Try this, Yngwie :cocksure:
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07-03-2018
Thread: Spec me some lube!
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Re: Spec me some lube!
Re. linear rail lubrication.
Have a read at this thread; http://www.mycncuk.com/threads/4862-Profiled-rails-Installation-guidelines-and-manufacturer-comparison-chart
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19-02-2018
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Re: Best cheap Spray Paint Guns for DIY CNC builder or small workshop
The title of this thread is; "Best cheap Spray Paint Guns for DIY CNC builder or small workshop"
With key words being, "Best cheap"
Boyan is therefore not trying to say these are as good as... -
30-01-2018
Thread: Inkscape boxmaker
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Re: Inkscape boxmaker
I didn't know about that extension, thanks. CamBam has a similar plugin, http://www.atelier-des-fougeres.fr/Cambam/Aide/Plugins/BoxAuto.html
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20-01-2018
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Re: Need some help finding info on these motors please HY200 2226 0470 ACM8
No offence intended, it just occurred to me that a pattern seems to be developing and I wanted to understand why.
On this and other similar forums I've noticed over a period of several years that... -
19-01-2018
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Re: Need some help finding info on these motors please HY200 2226 0470 ACM8
Was a search engine no use ? :confusion:
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07-01-2018
Thread: Greasing Hiwin 15mm
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Re: Greasing Hiwin 15mm
Desertboy, have a read here; http://www.mycncuk.com/threads/7273-Greasing-Hiwin-HG15?highlight=hg15+grease
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24-12-2017
Thread: Just blown up my inverter
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Re: Just blown up my inverter
Also check this;
PD026 stopping mode, it should be set to 0 (decceleration stop)
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24-12-2017
Thread: Just blown up my inverter
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Re: Just blown up my inverter
That sounds good and correct.
Pin 1 Phase 1
Pin 2 Phase 2
Pin 3 Phase 3
Pin 4 Not Connected
The spindle needs checking out as cropwell explained.
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18-12-2017
Thread: 3d carvers
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Re: 3d carvers
Probably most CAM software gives an estimate of the cutting time once you have the geometry and toolpaths defined, I know for certain that CamBam does. This means an estimate can be obtained without...
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18-12-2017
Thread: Homing with proximity sensors
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Re: Homing with proximity sensors
I used those type for home position, the drawing shows how they were connected.
3 wire type working from 24v DC
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20-11-2017
Thread: Controls Cabinet size
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Re: Controls Cabinet size
It seem that information was unworthy of a response, so good luck with your panel.
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18-11-2017
Thread: A question of Mdf?
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Re: A question of Mdf?
Plunging can leave marks on the edge, ramping into the cut is a far better method.
Measure the thickness of the MDF, if it's more than nominal then it likely has moisture content and that can make... -
10-11-2017
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Re: Noobie trying to mill aluminium with a 6040
There was a good discussion here about cutting aluminium; http://www.cambam.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=6771.msg54968#msg54968
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22-10-2017
Thread: Community Project: Fender Telecaster
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Re: Community Project: Fender Telecaster
Thanks for the spraying info, very useful.
I've just seen http://behlen.co.uk/ are only selling the General Finishes now in the UK, the Behlen instrument finishes were rather good.
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10-09-2017
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Re: Huanyang VFD current draw measurements.
relevant to what ?
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31-07-2017
Thread: How do I do this?
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Re: How do I do this?
Desertboy,
Just so you know, I'm not guessing or having a stab at some idea, working with wood is what I do. -
31-07-2017
Thread: How do I do this?
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Re: How do I do this?
Taking into account what you said, maybe this idea would be easier. Laminate three pieces for each part, I've coloured the wood differently so you can see the laminations easier. You could leave the...
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setting a tool indexer on a mach 3...