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General Mach Discussion / Re: HELP with V-CARVING please
« on: January 19, 2018, 07:13:34 PM »
Got it!

Even with help it was hard to get.  Seems like they would want you to find it easily!  Guess not!

The shortcut on the desktop is a great idea.

Gonna brew another ot of coffee.  Got a feeling I'll be up late reading tonight.

THANKS!

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General Mach Discussion / Re: HELP with V-CARVING please
« on: January 19, 2018, 04:04:29 PM »
Apparently it's hidden very well, I looked for it.

Good tip!

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General Mach Discussion / HELP with V-CARVING please
« on: January 19, 2018, 12:58:18 PM »
I'm new to CNC and am having an unbelievable time try to V-CARVE. 

I seem to have NO problem with Profiling & Pocketing; I think I understand it.

Is there some sort of BOOK or VIDEO TUTORIAL that might help me?

Just to get started what BIT should I be using?

How can I tell whether I have a 60 degree or 90 degree bit?

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Hello from Another Newbie
« on: December 29, 2017, 11:06:51 AM »
Question: how do you operate your CNC with 5 coats on?

Don't know about having everything I need since I'm so new at this that I have no idea what-so-ever what I actually need.

STAY WARM!

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Hello from Another Newbie
« on: December 28, 2017, 10:36:25 AM »
I'm using Vectric Aspire as my primary design software (early Christmas present).  I also use Adobe Illustrator and AutoCAD, then import the designs into Aspire.  I have ArtCAM but feel Vectric is so much better & easier.

I'm in Charlotte, NC, where are you?

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General Mach Discussion / Hello from Another Newbie
« on: December 17, 2017, 05:02:03 PM »
I'm new here and brand new to CNC.

I survived a massive stroke and have lost the use of my right side.  I owned a graphics company for 20+ years and this seemed so natural for me.  Hobby & Therapy...no production.

I have found the design software extremely natural and the CAD work I was already experienced with. 

I have an ACCTEK AKG6012, probably way more machine that I'll ever need but I did not want to buy a new machine every few years. 

I hope to learn a lot here and get motivated by your posts.

Sorry in advance for all my questions, especially all the dumb ones.  They will get smarter...I hope!

Tomcat104

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: Mach 4 System Rquirements
« on: April 09, 2017, 11:27:58 AM »
Thanks Craig,

I saw Mach 4 a few days ago and loved the interface.  I have Win 7 on my laptop & Win 10 on the machine controller desktop.

I emailed OMIOCNC & they said their machine does not support Mach 4.  Ever heard of that?

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: Mach 4 System Rquirements
« on: April 07, 2017, 08:27:44 PM »
Thank you for the quick reply. 

I'm very fond (and happy) with Windows 7 but I see where Microsoft has decided they know better than me what I like.  Buy that is another story for another forum.

I just saw Mach 4 today on a 24" monitor and really liked what I saw.  Note to self...buy a 32" monitor tomorrow & a stylus (or 2).

I'm a little older now so "bigger is better" as far as monitors go.

I think I'll roll the dice on Mach 4!

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Mach4 General Discussion / Mach 4 System Rquirements
« on: April 07, 2017, 05:27:22 PM »
I know this has been posted before but help me out, I can't find it.

Is Mach 4 compatible with Windows 10? 

Is it still compatible with Windows 7?

Is it Touchscreen enabled?

Lastly, is it better than Mach 3?

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