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Bargain Basement / 2 PC's for mach3 ?
« on: November 23, 2021, 08:55:21 AM »
I have two pc's i bought some years back when i was messing with Mach3 - they both have serial ports etc, both Dell's, IIRC one has Win XP the other Win 2000

Not looking for any payment, if they are not wanted they go in the skip :)

Collection from CM23 area.

Dave

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Bargain Basement / Re: Converted Bridgeport Mill
« on: January 24, 2021, 02:16:30 AM »
Mill is now sold, apologies for not updating

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Sorry but no, way beyond me, try doing the Fusion support forum, they are generally very good

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I'm afraid not much now - been too long and i don't use Fusion any more

This is one of my tapping cycles though...

N80 M5
N82 M9
N84 M1
N86 T97 M6
N88 G54
N90 M7
N94 G0 X-12.7 Y28.725
N96 G43 Z15. H0
N100 Z5.
N104 M84 Q-18.875 P1.25 S350 R350
N106 Z5.
N110 Z15.
N114 G53 G0 Z0.
N116 G90

Dave

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Mach3 under Vista / Re: Scripter Compile Error
« on: November 05, 2020, 06:25:46 AM »
Yes, keep a copy of the originals though because you cant "un-compile" them, its a one-way job

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Mach3 under Vista / Re: Scripter Compile Error
« on: November 05, 2020, 01:18:05 AM »
i do not what causes the issue, but i did the following:

-Operator -> VB Script Editor
-Open your M3.M1s
-use Save as and select Compiled Code (*.mcc)

-do this for M4 M5 as well
-then move the original *.M1s files to an other Folder to have them as a backup
-test

This does seem to work, i did not get the error after compiling those macros. ;)

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Bargain Basement / Re: CNC Plasma Cutting Table
« on: October 26, 2020, 07:39:15 AM »
Table now sold ;)

Still have a Hypertherm setup and air system

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Bargain Basement / Re: CNC Plasma Cutting Table
« on: October 25, 2020, 08:09:11 AM »
Due to the custom nature of DIY builds i have decided to break this machine into sections and sell that way

I will be listing the compressor/air dryer/air lines and regulators as a lot

The Hypertherm 45 cutter and consumables as another lot

And the table with electronics/motors/linear rails etc as another.

If anyone is interested please let me know

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Bargain Basement / CNC Plasma Cutting Table
« on: October 25, 2020, 03:41:32 AM »
I am selling my plasma cutting table,

Runs Mach3 and is fully functional, listed elsewhere so here is a link...

https://www.plasmaspider.com/viewtopic.php?f=57&t=31270

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Bargain Basement / Converted Bridgeport Mill
« on: October 25, 2020, 03:39:53 AM »

I am selling my converted manual Bridgeport mill.

I blew the bank on it and used AC servos, a new ballscrew kit, quality CSMIO ethernet controller etc, It does run Mach3 but thats not been an issue at all. It uses a custom screen-set for all controls.

As usual it never got 100% finished, i never even got round to fitting the control cabinet door :) But it is 100% functional and well tested.

Uses BT30 tooling of which there is a serious amount. Top speed is 4000rpm via 3Hp sensorless vector drive motor, it will do rigid tapping pretty well, i have only used it up to 8mm though. Tool-height offset is done via the knee so you keep the full spindle travel on all tooling lengths - this is a big bonus.

There is a probe, only a budget one but it works very well, a tool-height setter, all the spanners and tools etc plus many of the parts from the manual mill - hand knobs etc in a box somewhere plus the original R8 spindle and bearings.

I have done some stunning work on her, i used Fusion 360 for code with a mildly custom post-processor. I can give some of my files so you have a reference to look at.  I might even still have the Fusion Post-Processor. Can also show it running if you want a viewing and run through the usage.

The big downside is that to get the mill out, the bed and long ball screw will have to come off - it needs to go through a 1m gap that was not there when it came in. This is not too hard, pulling the bed is fairly easy on a BP, i can give guidance but can't do any heavy lifting etc - one of my reasons for selling up is my collapsing knee joints 

Sound like something interesting????