CNCzone.com-The Largest Machinist Community on the net! http://www.cnczone.com/forums/ en Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:12:34 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.cnczone.com/forums/images/misc/rss.png CNCzone.com-The Largest Machinist Community on the net! http://www.cnczone.com/forums/ New Machine Build 1st design attempt http://www.cnczone.com/forums/open_source_cnc_machine_designs/184530-1st_design_attempt.html Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:47:15 GMT Hi everybody, I am in the process of building... Hi everybody,

I am in the process of building a low cost DIY cnc mainly made from steel square tubes.
I made a first plan and I ask for your help and advice.

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What do you think?
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]]> Open Source CNC Machine Designs bmoustakis http://www.cnczone.com/forums/open_source_cnc_machine_designs/184530-1st_design_attempt.html Need Help! MAZAK MILLING INTEGREX FUSION http://www.cnczone.com/forums/mastercam/184528-mazak_milling_integrex_fusion.html Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:31:12 GMT DOES ANYONE KNOW WHEIR I CAN GET INFO ON MAZAK... DOES ANYONE KNOW WHEIR I CAN GET INFO ON MAZAK MILLING .....IVE GOT A MANUAL DOESNT REALLY EXPLAIN IT THAT WELL ...........MUCH APPRECIATED..................LIV ]]> Mastercam LIVVY111 http://www.cnczone.com/forums/mastercam/184528-mazak_milling_integrex_fusion.html Need opinions on machine design http://www.cnczone.com/forums/diy_cnc_router_table_machines/184526-need_opinions_machine_design.html Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:18:35 GMT Hello everybody,
I'm starting on a router/milling machine and would like to hear some tips from you. I learned Solidworks and designed the machine here first.
It will be used on different materials, but mostly aluminium.
Router will be made of 20mm and 15 mm aluminium plates, Chinese 20 mm(x,y) and 16 mm (for z axis) supported rails, Chinese 16mm/5mm pitch ballscrews.
Probably I will use 1.5kw or 2.2kw, again, Chinese spindle and 300 oz/in motors.
Rail size is 750 mm 600mm and 300mm for Z axis.
Rails, screws, motors and controllers are already ordered.

Please check the attached pictures and see if you can find any flaws before i begin. All feedback is welcome.
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]]> DIY CNC Router Table Machines extreme http://www.cnczone.com/forums/diy_cnc_router_table_machines/184526-need_opinions_machine_design.html Just In ========== http://www.cnczone.com/forums/cnczone_club_house/184522-%3D%3D%3D%3D%3D%3D%3D%3D%3D%3D.html Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:00:19 GMT Hello Zones :):), I am from Greece planning to... Hello Zones :):),
I am from Greece planning to build a homebrew CNC mill. Found many info in this forum, just came in.
Thanks everybody for sharing and helping.

Basilis ]]> CNCzone Club House bmoustakis http://www.cnczone.com/forums/cnczone_club_house/184522-%3D%3D%3D%3D%3D%3D%3D%3D%3D%3D.html Problem ADV 3D COLORS http://www.cnczone.com/forums/gibbscam/184520-adv_3d_colors.html Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:59:07 GMT I HAVE SAMPLE FILES FOR ADV 3D MILLING THE CPR... I HAVE SAMPLE FILES FOR ADV 3D MILLING THE CPR COMES OUT IN DIFFERENT COLORS FOR EACH TOOL.HOW CAN I GET THIS TO WORK ON MY FILES.
THANKS ]]> GibbsCAM MACHINEFREAK http://www.cnczone.com/forums/gibbscam/184520-adv_3d_colors.html Hypertherm 2000 http://www.cnczone.com/forums/plasma_edm_similar_machine_project_log/184524-hypertherm_2000_a.html Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:50:42 GMT Special request to Jim Colt... I need some info... Special request to Jim Colt...
I need some info on the Hypertherm 2000
All my inquiries over the phone and email here in Britain were very disappointing to say the least.
My question is about the connections on the cable 1X6 that connects to the controller/computer.
Can you help ?

Ric ]]> Plasma, EDM and other similar machine Project Log RS232 http://www.cnczone.com/forums/plasma_edm_similar_machine_project_log/184524-hypertherm_2000_a.html CNC short run Wood part Los Angeles http://www.cnczone.com/forums/rfq_request_quote/184518-computer-numeric-control_short_run_wood_part_los_angeles.html Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:12:15 GMT Hey, I have a part that I am looking to do a... Hey,
I have a part that I am looking to do a short run production of out of 1/2" Euro Color Baltic birch plywood. The part is roughly 4.75" x 23.75". 40 of them fit nicely on a 4' x 8' sheet. Attached is a .PDF and DXF of the single part. I can provide any number of file types. I am curious what the pricing would be for 100 parts, 500, 1,000, and 5,000 parts, or however you would like to do the batches? What would the pricing be if you provided the wood, vs us?
Best, Dave
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]]> RFQ (Request for Quote) rowandesign http://www.cnczone.com/forums/rfq_request_quote/184518-computer-numeric-control_short_run_wood_part_los_angeles.html What to buy http://www.cnczone.com/forums/cnczone_club_house/184516-buy.html Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:07:09 GMT Good morning CNC zone, I have a small woodshop... Good morning CNC zone, I have a small woodshop and own a Swift 4x4 from Laguna Tools and using Aspire. I need to upgrade to a bigger machine, i'm looking for a 5x10. I've talked to Shopbot, Laguna, IndustrialCNC and Techno. IndustrialCNC had the best price but I have never heard of them before. I noticed when I got their bid, they didn't give an address on their quote sheet, it is not on their web page and they don't take credit cards. Has anyone heard of Industrial? And which company would you CNC zoners recommend?

Thanks Billzzz ]]> CNCzone Club House billzzz http://www.cnczone.com/forums/cnczone_club_house/184516-buy.html <![CDATA[Considering a Bolton 12x30 lathe, have some ?'s]]> http://www.cnczone.com/forums/general_metal_working_machines/184514-considering_bolton_12x30_lathe_s.html Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:45 GMT Hey everyone, I am seriously considering a... Hey everyone,

I am seriously considering a Bolton 12x30 gear head lathe.

The price is very attractive, and it can be run at either 110 or 220 which I like a lot, as I only have 110 now but can change to 220 when I get around to it.

My first question is does anyone have any experience at all with any of the Bolton 12 x lathes?

I have done a ton of searching and cannot find much info.

My next question is, if I do buy this thing, how do I assess how accurate the lathe is, particularly the spindle?

I am wondering if there is a standard set of tests that can be run?

Im a bit nervous about it, and I am pretty much torn between the Grizzly G4002/G4003 and this Bolton, and I feel pretty confident that with Grizzly I will get all the support I need, not sure about Bolton.

I probably should go with Grizzly, but the price difference when I factor in having to right away have my shop wired for 220 is very significant.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks. ]]> General Metal Working Machines AVRnj http://www.cnczone.com/forums/general_metal_working_machines/184514-considering_bolton_12x30_lathe_s.html Need Help! Problems with VFD http://www.cnczone.com/forums/phase_converters_vfd/184512-problems_vfd.html Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:34:58 GMT Hi everyone, please could anyone help. I am... Hi everyone, please could anyone help.
I am using FIMEC 1 kW spindle together with 1.5 kW TDE Macno (probably have not heard about this) VFD drive. Problem is that I cannot make them work properly together, all I get is strange noise and OC (over current) alarm when output drive frequency exceeds 10 Hz. Spindle is operated with no load, it is freely turning. Perhaps one has encountered similar problem and have solution.

Attached video with spindle rotation. When frequency gets near to 10Hz it sounds strange. But my main concern is OC alarm.
]]> Phase Converters and VFD Ezis http://www.cnczone.com/forums/phase_converters_vfd/184512-problems_vfd.html Need Help! Quest GT27 Spindle overload http://www.cnczone.com/forums/hardinge_lathes/184510-quest_gt27_spindle_overload.html Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:33:23 GMT Recently we bought a Hardinge Quest GT27 with a... Recently we bought a Hardinge Quest GT27 with a Fanuc 18t control, year of manufacture 1996.
have a small problem when tapping 316 st.st, machine has no torque,
spindle stops when tapping 5/16 UNC at 150 rpm, only tapping 1/2" deep stops halfway and alarms out with Al-31(its not rigid tapping)
is there a parameter for adjusting the overload of spindle? ]]> Hardinge Lathes moso http://www.cnczone.com/forums/hardinge_lathes/184510-quest_gt27_spindle_overload.html Need Help! Datasheet for Electrocraft E19-1 http://www.cnczone.com/forums/servo_motors_drives/184508-datasheet_electrocraft_e19-1_a.html Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:27:52 GMT I saw a post earlier about a E19-1 but with a... I saw a post earlier about a E19-1 but with a different part number. Hopefully someone can help me out!

Part number: 642-025-0772

Thanks! ]]> Servo Motors and Drives bryschoad http://www.cnczone.com/forums/servo_motors_drives/184508-datasheet_electrocraft_e19-1_a.html Hardinge Quest GT27 Fanuc 18t http://www.cnczone.com/forums/hm_cnc_machines/184506-hardinge_quest_gt27_fanuc_18t.html Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:23:57 GMT Recently we bought a Hardinge Quest GT27 with a... Recently we bought a Hardinge Quest GT27 with a Fanuc 18t control, year of manufacture 1996.
have a small problem when tapping 316 st.st machine has no torque,
spindle stops when tapping 5/16 UNC at 150 rpm.
is there a parameter for adjusting the overload of spindle? ]]> HM CNC Machines moso http://www.cnczone.com/forums/hm_cnc_machines/184506-hardinge_quest_gt27_fanuc_18t.html New Machine Build 2BEIGH3 Dxf conversion to gcode http://www.cnczone.com/forums/diy_cnc_router_table_machines/184504-2beigh3_dxf_conversion_gcode.html Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:16:35 GMT Last week, I completed the basic table for my... Last week, I completed the basic table for my modified, 30x30, version of the 2BEIGH3

The table was successful cutting the roadrunner and skull and crossbones Mach3 test files. I want to move onto the next step, cutting the parts for the precision table. I can't because it seems my routers bit isn't followiing the correct cutting path. It seems to be cutting along the travel lines between cuts and not the cuts for the part itself. I'm not sure if it's Lazycams conversion of these dxf files causing this or if it's something I have overlooked.

Please forgive me if this is an easy fix but total newbie here. I'm a DIY guy and this is my first time running a machine like this. Would appreciate a push in the right direction. ]]> DIY CNC Router Table Machines Greasy Joe Bick http://www.cnczone.com/forums/diy_cnc_router_table_machines/184504-2beigh3_dxf_conversion_gcode.html Fanuc O-TC Series Parameters/master Program http://www.cnczone.com/forums/general_cnc_mill_lathe_control_software_nc/184502-fanuc_o-tc_series_parameters_master_program.html Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:16:06 GMT Hey all, We have an old 1989 Alex Tech lathe... Hey all,
We have an old 1989 Alex Tech lathe with a Fanuc controller. I have been looking all over the wed for the correct process parameters to load in the controller but cannot find any. As far as I am aware, the Alex Tech is not in business anymore and will not offer any help on the subject.

This has been an on going project to get this old machine up and running and I am taking it over from someone else, so still new to CNC lathes but willing to learn. From what I gathered from the previous mechanic, all that is left is the process parameters, and those can be loaded from an external source.

My question then is, does anybody have an old 1989 fanuc O-TC controller that is willing to donate a copy of the parameters from their machine?

Information from the controller:

FANUC Seriese O-TC
TYPE: A02B-0098-B501
Date: 1989-09


Thanks ]]> General CNC (Mill and Lathe) Control Software (NC) lbell15 http://www.cnczone.com/forums/general_cnc_mill_lathe_control_software_nc/184502-fanuc_o-tc_series_parameters_master_program.html