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General Mach Discussion / Re: This might be useful to anyone chasing an intermitent fault and stop grey ha

« on: December 21, 2009, 01:05:02 PM »

I was only trying to help!

You helped me Bruce - thank you.

Tweakie.

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Third party software and hardware support forums. / Converting Units of Measurement.

« on: December 21, 2009, 04:40:03 AM »

A handy little program which will convert most units of measurement is available for free download here:-

http://joshmadison.com/software/convert-for-windows/

I have not tested all conversions for accuracy but the ones I have used are spot-on. Thought this may be of interest to others.

Tweakie.

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JetCam screen designer / Re: JetCam screen designer/editor.

« on: December 20, 2009, 07:25:00 AM »

Is there a version of JetCam available that will allow saving a .set file, commercial or otherwise.

In a word 'no'. ( please prove me wrong someone ) 

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: router drive bars

« on: December 20, 2009, 07:01:24 AM »

I'm using nema 23 277 oz. would I need a reduction?

I think that only you can decide that. If you could obtain a torque gauge to measure your required axis drive torque, then say multiply it by 2. If this figure is less than your available 277oz you should be OK without a reduction.

Perhaps others may have a better guideline than this.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Z axis cutting too deep

« on: December 20, 2009, 06:52:38 AM »

Another possibility that may be worth investigating is that the tool is moving in it's collet.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Laser for Cutting PCB Solder Paste Stencil

« on: December 20, 2009, 02:27:47 AM »

Hi Brian,

Seems you have overcome the problem with the Mylar Film melting and are producing usable masks with this material - congratulations on achieving this.

Tweakie.



btw. the software download links on your website don't work.

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Tangent Corner / Re: Basic electrical questions

« on: December 19, 2009, 02:59:20 AM »

Russ, Looks like you have discovered the advantages of SSR. 

Tweakie.

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Show"N"Tell ( Your Machines) / Re: My CNC pressbrake build

« on: December 19, 2009, 02:56:08 AM »

Excellent pics, this is real engineering.

Hey, looks like your buddy has drawn Wylie Coyote for you on that top sheet. 

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: router drive bars

« on: December 18, 2009, 12:00:01 PM »

Mine are attached direct (flex coupling) to the motor shafts.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Drifting in the Y axis

« on: December 18, 2009, 03:44:09 AM »

Rob, would it be possible to increase the drive current (just slightly) to your Y axis stepper (do you have adjustment on your driver card for this) ?.

Tweakie.