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General Mach Discussion / Re: Need help/advice

« on: November 09, 2017, 01:42:43 AM »

what would be the best learning source for mach3 and CNC in general?

Hi Alex,

Nothing really beats hands-on practical experience.
A good CAD/CAM software (such as Vectric) then see what you can and can't do. Each time you run into a problem check the Mach3 manual, search the forum, ask the question. I have been using Mach2/3 for more than 10 years now and I am still learning.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Need help/advice

« on: November 08, 2017, 11:42:48 AM »

Hi Alex,

I think that as long as the driver test does not show wild variations in the pulse timing then all is well and nothing needs changing.

Tweakie.

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Modbus / Re: Who can I call to help me setup this automation direct vfd

« on: November 08, 2017, 09:25:41 AM »

What is Mach4 industrial?

Exactly the same as Mach4 Hobby but with greatly expanded customer support. http://www.machsupport.com/software/mach4/

Tweakie.

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Modbus / Re: Who can I call to help me setup this automation direct vfd

« on: November 08, 2017, 03:24:35 AM »

I think Craig is going for the 'Mach4 Salesman of the Year' award. 

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Can I install the Mach3 software on more than one computer?

« on: November 08, 2017, 02:33:34 AM »

Hi Billy,

I am sure you can work out some form of trade agreement - Handbags, Shoes, etc. in exchange for CNC machine time. 

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / MOVED: problem with probe action

« on: November 08, 2017, 01:09:47 AM »

This topic has been moved to Mach4 General Discussion.

http://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php?topic=35939.0

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General Mach Discussion / Re: General question about small CNC mills

« on: November 07, 2017, 10:48:11 AM »

Should I reasonably expect to cut a 2" X 4" X 1/8 T shaped flat part from 303 ss ?

Hi Billy,

What you have is basically a hobby style machine, it is far from being an industrial model but...
Taking it steady with lots of coolant (to avoid hardening) you should be able to profile cut 303 SS but remember that cutter size, spindle speed, chip loading and feed-rate all need to be very closely controlled.

SS is not a material I would want to machine with a Sherline but I am sure there are many members here that have and will sing it's praises.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Need help/advice

« on: November 07, 2017, 05:57:52 AM »

Hi Alex,

Mach3 will only command a motion movement in multiples of your axis step size. Any discrepancy between a MDI commanded move and the actual DRO display are not cumulative and are not something to worry about.

Mach3 version .066 is not recommended by popular opinion, it is preferable to use version .062

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Local rotated system ang G68 doesn't work

« on: November 07, 2017, 04:00:50 AM »

I think Local System Rotate is one of those commands that needs a mach3 license to operate.

(This thread may be of interest to you http://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php/topic,22932.msg160769.html#msg160769)

Tweakie.

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Tangent Corner / Re: Optical Illusion.

« on: November 04, 2017, 04:27:16 AM »

Ahhh, the Beer Goggles   

Tweakie.