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General Mach Discussion / Re: Where to Start
« on: October 06, 2011, 01:41:48 PM »
I hear you. I am interested in the replies as well.
I build race motors and race cars, My sausage fingers are struggling on this keyboard.

Mike

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General Mach Discussion / Re: New to CNC, Need input please
« on: October 05, 2011, 12:23:59 AM »
BR549,
Yeah, It was a rather bold move.. lol
I cant tell you how many times I have heard my wife on the phone saying "Do you know what my husband just did?"

Rich,
I will keep that offer in mind.. And thank you.
Somehow, I have a feeling, The other half must remain open just in-case you make a move like me?
Looking at all the post and creativity on this board, I cant be the only guy who pushes the limits.. hahaha


Tony,
Thanks for the link and encouragement.

Mike

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General Mach Discussion / Re: New to CNC, Need input please
« on: October 04, 2011, 11:34:51 AM »
That's great news.
When I started to piece everything together, I was referred to CandCNC by many people at CNCZone.

I wanted to build a really nice machine and do it once.
I was told he puts a nice electronics package together so, That's what I went with.
When the dust settled, I bought everything he had to offer for the BladeRunner package, Including the pendant controller.

Tom has been really helpful from replying to emails to phone conversations.
I'm sure in the end.. It will be a really nice machine.

I will send him an email asking what is already set up in his software package,
This way I have a better idea of what I am dealing with.

Just with the few replies so far, My tension has already eased considerably.

Tweakie, She is getting over it... Slowly.. lol
Thanks for the kind comment.

Thanks again BR549.

Mike

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General Mach Discussion / Re: New to CNC, Need input please
« on: October 04, 2011, 11:03:43 AM »
Thank you very much.
I am going to spend some quality time with my machine today.

I am a pretty fast learner. Been around computers for some time.
Built quite a few including the one I am using for the Plasma table.
Been machining for a while too.
This is the first time I have tried to combine both of them.
It seems like a whole new world.
Kinda strange being comfortable with ether one on their own but once combined.
Just kinda foreign to me right now.

This is exciting!

Its nice to know there are helpful people just a mouse click away.

Thank you for the advise.

Mike

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General Mach Discussion / Re: New to CNC, Need input please
« on: October 04, 2011, 10:16:34 AM »
I cant really describe the look I got from her while I was moving and setting everything up.
It was just "That look" you know what I mean?.. lol

It's been absolutely miserable here in South Florida and I am getting impatient.
Something had to give.

I think I need to send an email to Tom at CandCNC.
The BladeRunner package came with a Plasma Profile.
But how does it know my gear ratio?

A lot of the documents in the Mach3 PDF are for setting up the system.
The Dragon cut came with an installer and I believe some of the work is already done.

My biggest fear is not knowing what I need to know.
I have been told I over analyze things but, I know it cant be this simple.

This machine is fresh.
All I have done is install the Mach3 Software.
Installed the Dragon Cut software.
Loaded the Plasma profile.
Tested each motor one at a time.
Slaved A to X.
Then moved the motors with the keyboard.

I know I need to set the soft limits for all axis's.
Install the THC.
Install the Hand controller.

There has to be more?
Pulley ratio?
Home location?

It would be nice to get a check list of some sort.
Hell, I hardly even know what I am looking at on the screen.
I guess I have a lot of reading and studying to do.

Hopefully someone can chime in and give me a hint to the correct path for my set up.
I feel kinda lost amongst all this technology .. lol

Thanks for the input..

Mike

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General Mach Discussion / New to CNC, Need input please
« on: October 04, 2011, 08:58:35 AM »
Where do I start?
I am completely new at this.
Here is a breakdown of what I have going on.

I am building a CNC Plasma Table.
Its 100" x 60" (Cutting area) Water Table
Using CandCNC BladeRunner Dragon Cut 5 Axis Kit (5th for tube cutting later)
For software I bought Mach3 and SheetCam.
Using/Learning AutoCAD to design the parts.
I have a Hypertherm PowerMax 1000 with a Machine torch for cutting.

So far, I have built the table. I made it in two parts.
The stand and the table.
Its been so hot down here in Florida, I moved the top section into the Den.
(Wife is not happy)
This is just to try to learn and dial everything in.
So far, I have been able to move it using the keyboard.
I have to say, Those 620oz motors have some torque!
It shifts the table its sitting on around pretty good, and this is not a weak table!
Here is a short vid.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKKhfHoqLUw

My questions are..
Do I just keep reading the manual and plugging along?
Is the manual in order?
I am guessing I need to set up my soft limits first. Things could go bad really quick.
Are there any tips I should know about?

All of this is very new to me..
Its a funny feeling being completely intimidated and fascinated at the same time.
I am open to suggestions.

If I am posting this in the wrong section.. Please let me know.

Thanks for the site and your time.

Mike

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Hello Everyone,
My name is Mike. I just got into CNC and I am not ashamed to say.. I am intimidated. lol

I build custom parts for drag racing but, Doing everything by hand has been taking its toll on me.
Its time to get modern and have the ability to make the same part over and over with
CNC accuracy.

I bought Mach3, Sheetcam and the Bladerunner Dragon Cut 5 Axis kit from CandCNC.
Additionally, I bought a Hypertherm PowerMax 1000 with a machine torch. (Just before they changed their line up)

So far I have just moved the motors with the factory setting..
Now I need to dial everything in. Going to search the forum and see if I can find some answers.

Excellent site.
Mike

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