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1961

General Mach Discussion / Re: Z Axis Brake - AC Servo Motor - Let drive do it or use Mach3?

« on: May 28, 2017, 01:45:15 AM »

It was common for a spindle brake to be used to enable faster tool changes to be made on the ATC equipped machines but changes to certain industrial regulations have now made cutting device brakes mandatory on some machines (typically, circular saw benches) - perhaps check the regulations in your country.

I would be inclined to let the drive control the braking.

Tweakie.

1962

General Mach Discussion / Re: How do I get Mach3 to work

« on: May 27, 2017, 04:12:50 AM »

The Mach3 manual can be found here: http://www.machsupport.com/help-learning/product-manuals/

Tweakie.

1963

Show"N"Tell ( What you have made with your CNC machine.) / Re: 13 Amp plug - easy removal tool.

« on: May 26, 2017, 04:56:59 AM »

I have visiting friends from the Netherlands so now we have another version.

Tweakie.

1964

Show"N"Tell ( What you have made with your CNC machine.) / Re: 13 Amp plug - easy removal tool.

« on: May 25, 2017, 01:57:08 AM »

I do not have any melinex but I do have some copper shim stock and a mill. Can I make a US version with those you think?

 

Tweakie.

1965

Share Your GCode / Re: Demo Gcode

« on: May 24, 2017, 05:42:14 AM »

This post relates: http://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php/topic,34973.msg240357.html#msg240357

As my Mach3 laser cutting Gcode for this little device is less than 500 lines I have now included it into the .zip file.

Tweakie.

1966

Show"N"Tell ( What you have made with your CNC machine.) / 13 Amp plug - easy removal tool.

« on: May 24, 2017, 05:20:12 AM »

This is probably just a UK related issue but the shape of some of my mains plugs makes them rather difficult to grip and remove (especially when having slightly greasy hands). An easy removal device can be purchased but with a laser and some melinex (or similar electrically non-conductive material) they are very easy to make. This little device is easily fitted to the plug and it enables it’s quick and easy removal from any socket (using just one finger if desired).

I have included the .dxf file if anyone wishes to make their own.

Tweakie.

Please take note – when laser cutting anything (particularly plastics) always use adequate fume extraction and take precautions never to inhale any of the vapours or particles produced.

EDIT: Reference to 'electrically non-conductive material' added after Brett kindly pointed out a weakness in my product description (thanks Brett).

1967

General Mach Discussion / Re: mach3 and inkscape

« on: May 20, 2017, 07:53:28 AM »

You have created duplicate lines in the generated .dxf

Tweakie.

1968

General Mach Discussion / Re: help with chinese 3040 machine

« on: May 19, 2017, 06:54:02 AM »

I can measure 50vac between the router and the controller earth when the spindle motor is running

What you are describing is a serious and hazardous fault which could possibly result in loss of life.

Before you do anything else cure that problem.

Fo any equipment that is connected to incoming mains electricity, every metal (or electrically conductive) part that an operator can touch must be correctly bonded to protective Earth. There are variations (such as double insulated) so check the electrical regulations that apply in your country.

Tweakie.

1969

General Mach Discussion / Re: Best version?

« on: May 19, 2017, 01:44:33 AM »

Version R3.043.062 appears to be the favorite.

This can be downloaded from here: ftp://anonymous:guest@ftp.machsupport.com/Mach3/Mach3Version3.043.062.exe

Tweakie.

1970

General Mach Discussion / Re: Install Problem

« on: May 19, 2017, 01:22:57 AM »

Changing the Active state of the Estop in Ports & Pins / Input Signals should do it.

It should be pointed out that because of the various and many problems associated with laptops using a parallel port this method of operation is not supported by Artsoft. You should be using an external motion controller (such as the ESS, etc.) with your laptop.

Tweakie.