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Mach SDK plugin questions and answers. / Re: 5 axis kinematics coming soon !!!

« on: April 03, 2015, 07:24:23 AM »

Thank you for the information - I look forward to seeing the demo version.

Tweakie.

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Mach SDK plugin questions and answers. / Re: 5 axis kinematics coming soon !!!

« on: April 03, 2015, 06:08:00 AM »

Yes, i'm agree with you, Mach3 cannot do the kinematics math, and i found it a pity.
This is the reason why i'm written this plugin.
So just for you, i posted a new video !!!
Have fun 

Just a question...
Do you plan on releasing your plugin for our community to try / use or are you planning to keep it to yourself ??

Tweakie.

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Tangent Corner / Re: Screw lube

« on: April 03, 2015, 04:50:22 AM »

I really don't know the differences between the various lubricants but here is a bit of reading...

http://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php/topic,20490.0.html
http://www.hiwin.com/pdf/bs/Lubrication/Ballscrew%20Lubrication.pdf
http://www.nskamericas.com/cps/rde/xbcr/na_en/Lubrication_and_Dust_Prevention_of_Ball_Screw.pdf

(A couple of years back I was having problems operating a machine at low temperatures and switched lubricant to Arctic grade jet turbine oil - everything worked beautifully until ambient temperatures started to rise (in the summertime) then I discovered 'stiction'. So lots to learn (at least for me) about the properties engineered into the various, purpose constructed, lubricants).

Tweakie.

3834

General Mach Discussion / Re: CNC Painting Machine/Robot

« on: April 03, 2015, 04:10:59 AM »

Just a thought...

If you stood your robot on a platform that is driven by stepper motors, slaved to the Y axis then Mach3 could have complete control of the X - Y movement. This way the Impact / Laser plugin could be used to produce the pictures you require.

Some further reading...
http://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php/topic,16446.0.html
http://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php/topic,20490.0.html

Tweakie.

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Show"N"Tell ( What you have made with your CNC machine.) / Re: Guitar Strings.

« on: April 03, 2015, 02:45:38 AM »

The reasoning  behind the Hex/Oct core wire is to help keep the wrapping wire from unwinding under tension and changing the tonal qualities. 

Just a thought (;-) TP

Quite right Terry. 

Tweakie.

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Show"N"Tell ( Your Machines) / Re: The Laser Project.

« on: April 02, 2015, 09:00:56 AM »

Good thinking Art - although it may be risky drilling a hole through a Peltier as it is my understanding that each of the individual elements are connected in series (see diagram). You may get away with a small hole but I think it would need to be at least 3mm dia. ?

Tweakie.

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Mach SDK plugin questions and answers. / Re: 5 axis kinematics coming soon !!!

« on: April 02, 2015, 08:03:32 AM »

Hey, just found out it doesn't count if you fall for it the day after 

Tweakie.

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Mach SDK plugin questions and answers. / Re: 5 axis kinematics coming soon !!!

« on: April 02, 2015, 07:06:13 AM »

Hmmmm - April the first for this and your last post - I wonder 

Ahh no - don't tell me I have been duped ( didn't notice the date  )

Tweakie.

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Show"N"Tell ( Your Machines) / Re: The Laser Project.

« on: April 02, 2015, 06:47:49 AM »

Hi Ian,
 
Pre-heating or pre-cooling the glass is something I will have to try.
Perhaps tangential lines may make it easier to remove the parts - I don't know but I suspect that the fracture produced in radial lines may continue in a straight line rather than following the shape - something else for me to try.
Thanks for the suggestions.

Tweakie.


(There are more details of the tensile stress cracking technique in this document  http://www.jklasers.com/images/ZeroWidthGlassCutting.pdf )

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Mach SDK plugin questions and answers. / Re: 5 axis kinematics coming soon !!!

« on: April 02, 2015, 05:31:35 AM »

Very impressive 

Tweakie.