http://www.cnczone.com/forums/ Looking for mentors and/or for apprentices in your own locality please post your info. Do not post any personal info address, phone numbers etc. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:38:13 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.cnczone.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.cnczone.com/forums/ http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=93866&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:34:48 GMT Hi Guys,
I'm a retired guy with a new PCnC Automation CnC Router running Mach3 and VCarve Pro, looking for a Mentor willing to help teach the basics. I am a Deaf person but lip read and speak very well. I am from Waukesha and wondering if there is anyone willing to help me out. I am a fast learner as I spend 35 years as a Computer Tech for Allen Bradley Company (now Rockwell Automation). I am fantasicated with woodworking and especially the CNC Router and would like to learn the basics to get me off to a good start. ]]> bdsorcic http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=93866 http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=93837&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:01:29 GMT I am almost complete with the rails, table and... I am almost complete with the rails, table and gantry. X axis is 11'; Y axis is 52"; Z axis is 30". I am using 4 GECKO G230V. They are mounted on a large heat sink. I am using the C11G breakout board. The question comes, where do I purchase an 80 volt transformer and how do I size the capacitors. I have access to just about any tools and pushbuttons what seems to be the popular buttons and lights people like on the outside of the door. My control box is 24x24x8. It is a NEMA 3R enclosure with gasket.

Questions:

Where do I buy an 120 or 240 to 80 volt transformer?
Where do I buy the capacitors and how do I size it/them?
What are the popular controls and indications on the outside of the box?
What are the popular connectors to connect to the motors and to create an easy disconnect between the box and motor cables?

Thanks in advance

Robert ]]> rnponti http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=93837 http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=93818&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:55:49 GMT Own both Sherline lathe and mill and an old... Own both Sherline lathe and mill and an old unimat. I want to go bigger but limited in space. Clear Lake area. Looking for some advise.

MD ]]> machinedemon http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=93818 http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=93618&goto=newpost Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:08:20 GMT I have the opportunity to get into cadcam... I have the opportunity to get into cadcam programming for an outfit in GA- the molds are pretty simple. Not plastic injection molding or even two piece molds but more like deep engraving single cavity type. What would be the best way to learn programming and what program would be the best to learn??

Among guys I know I have heard about Bobcad, EZ- cam, Master Cam and Solid Works-

Please advise-
Thanks ]]> GAtooler http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=93618 http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=93457&goto=newpost Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:49:56 GMT Hi Folks,

I've been doing CNC plasma work for several years now. Mostly Aircraft Weathervanes and such. I have a Smithy Granite 1324 which meets most of my mill and lathe requirements. However, I would like to convert it to CNC. The Smithy is pre drilled to accept stepper motors and I already have a FlashCut Controller and CadLink software for programming. As I start to make the transition, I'll likely be posting some question with hopes of gaining some insights from those of you who actually know what you are doing.

I've also built my own powder coat oven 80cuft. and sandblasting cabinet.

I also make a few sailboat parts but I'm certainly not a manfacturer.

Glen ]]> 04 Marine http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=93457 http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=93228&goto=newpost Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:34:46 GMT Looking for Mentor in the Inland empire with 9.1... Looking for Mentor in the Inland empire with 9.1 mastercam savy, need help...

9lrac9:wave:


Thanks For any Help... ]]> 9lrac9 http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=93228 http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=93089&goto=newpost Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:15:52 GMT Hello, I have been trying to increase my skills... Hello, I have been trying to increase my skills in parts production and was wondering if anybody in the GTA could help me with some advice and direction to focus my learning. My interest is CNC machining, mostly with a Mill. I recently bought a Lathe and have been rebuilding it. I'd be happy to help out if needed Advice on equipment or a Technology demo concerning what software does what would be also very helpful. I envisage investing a small sum (I'm guessing about $10K on my own hardware as my situation warrants) ]]> Dawes http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=93089 http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92791&goto=newpost Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:02:22 GMT Looking for someone in the metro Detroit area who... Looking for someone in the metro Detroit area who is familiar with DeskCNC and Vector. I am located in the Madison Heights area specifically. Thanks John Bender Jr ]]> GLMS http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92791 http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92777&goto=newpost Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:00:50 GMT I can definately help you John, I have the... I can definately help you John, I have the software(Solidworks and FeatureCAM) to do 3D CAD/CAM, the whole shebang.
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Calcul taux d'interet immobilier meilleur banque | Taux d interets legal emprunt actuel | Calcul taux d'interet immobilier ]]> flustyqui http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92777 http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92481&goto=newpost Fri, 30 Oct 2009 03:39:07 GMT I am a total newbie to CNC. But, I have to... I am a total newbie to CNC. But, I have to automate my orthotic fabrication lab.
So far we have learned to design our orthotics with a cad program and are just learning to generate the tool path and g-code.

I am building a router and it won't be finished for several weeks.

Our g-code is from Mach3
If someone would run our g-code on a small piece of MDF board and see if we are in the right ballpark, it would be a great help.

If you are willing to try this, please post the specifics needed, feedrate, tool type, etc and we will plug it into Mach3.

Thanks
Mike ]]> gaittec http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92481 http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92461&goto=newpost Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:13:45 GMT I am looking to build my own CNC router table. I... I am looking to build my own CNC router table. I am pretty good with my hands and do almost everything myself. It would be great if someone in the area has built there own machine and is willing to let me pick their brain and help me design my own. ]]> DShearon http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92461 http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92443&goto=newpost Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:49:00 GMT anyone in here looking for help in there shop? i... anyone in here looking for help in there shop? i am in the marion indiana area and i am getting hungry.. or does anyone have any good ideas and no shop to work from? i have a very nice shop with both manual and cnc machines lathe and mills. full fab and paint shop that needs work..

jeremy 765 499 1875
jlmmachine@earthlink.net ]]> J-Mccoin 2009 http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92443