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Forum suggestions and report forum problems. / License

« on: July 26, 2007, 03:52:35 PM »

Hi,

   I placed the license CD into the CD reader and followed the instructions. When I checked to see if everything was ok it shows that I have a demo copy. What am I doing wrong? The machine is a Tormach 1100.


    Thank you,
 
                   ErnieD

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Help with first part and program

« on: July 25, 2007, 01:17:14 PM »

Hi,

   I have generated a half sphere using BobCadCam and posted the g code to the controller of my mill, a Tormach 1100. I am having a difficult time understanding where to start. I have zeroed x and y at centerline where I want to start and zeroed z off the surface at a safe distance. When I press cycle start the table moves to a point way off from the centerline so I know that I am doing something wrong or not doing something right.

   If someone out there could give me a step by step synopsis of how to go about setting the offsets and whatever else is necessary to get this thing working I would appreciate it very much. As an aside the thing that I am making is a pocket in a piece of steel to use as a swage block for my blacksmithing hobby.

Thanks in advance,

                         ErnieD