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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: Komatsu Rasor is it possible and economical ?

« on: November 27, 2015, 08:03:10 AM »

Excellent piece of equipment to 'come by'

There was one other post on the forum recently concerning a Komatsu Rasor http://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php/topic,2475.msg111917.html#msg111917 - it may be worth sending a PM to inquire how he progressed.

My views are - yes it is possible - the economics (just for movement) ~ $3000 (less if you shop wisely). Identify your drive servo type then check out the Gecko site for suitable drivers and associated parts needed.

Tweakie.

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: Headaches with Mach3... one of many lol (G68)

« on: November 27, 2015, 03:22:18 AM »

Perhaps I don't fully understand your intended plan with this but I think you should consider designing your pattern in CAD/CAM and specifying the X-Y Datum as the centre of the work.
This way X0, Y0 would be the centre of the pattern allowing correct Mach3, G68 rotations about that centre.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: best intro software for very basic lettering to be cut on a 20x14cm machine.

« on: November 26, 2015, 08:31:19 AM »

I think I would contact Artcam and ask them for a copy of their post-processor for Mach3, arcs (metric).
At least that way you are sure of getting the latest available PP.

Tweakie.

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: Milling Is Off Center

« on: November 25, 2015, 04:26:21 AM »

Pleased you have it sorted

Tweakie.

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: Milling Is Off Center

« on: November 24, 2015, 07:43:21 AM »

Hi Rob,

There are a few duplications of pin number allocations but I don't think they will cause a conflict during Mach3 operation - but I am always eager to learn.

Tweakie.

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