Help with New Machine

[Jonathan3520]

Hello:

I have a 2004/2005 Eldorado Bridgemill (w/DRO and CNC) that has been living in its crate for a year during a business move. It is now uncrated and ready to go to work.

I am not a machinist. I am a ceramic designer and I design work for the table top that requires me to make models and molds. The mill will expand my capabilities. I am looking for someone in the Denver , Boulder, Front Range area or even further who can help me get my machine up and running. I would pay travel and expenses as well as a per diem for this assistance.

Is there anyone in the area that has Bridgemill experience that can provide some help?

Thanks in advance.

Best

Jonathan

[Ron111]

Jonathan,
I'm too far away to directly help, but would be glad to entertain any questions that you may have. I also have an eldorado and am using bob cad for my projects.
Welcome to the forum!!

Ron

[Jonathan3520]

Thanks Ron. I have MachMill 2 for my machine. I think there is a Bob Cad demo disk also with the Bridgemill manual. We are Macintosh based for mostly everything in our facility with the exception of the Bridgemill. I have a new Dell computer for that. I am literate with Ashlar Vellum products such as Graphite and Cobalt and have used them for 2D and 3D drawing and model making.

Thanks for you note. I'll kep the forum posted as I get into the machine.

Best

Jonathan

[61-63]

You might try posting your message in the "Mentors and Apprentice Locator" section.

[Jonathan3520]

I'll follow your suggestion.

Thanks!

Jonathan

[ctate2000]

What type of work do you want to do with this mill? Is this a three axis machine? I may be able to help.

[Jonathan3520]

Thank you for responding.

Yes I have a 3 axis machine w/DRO built in 2004, never used. I want to learn basic machining techniques and how to use my CNC set up (Mach2Mill with Camtronics.) I am currently upgrading to ball screws.