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Show"N"Tell ( What you have made with your CNC machine.) / Re: Constructing a Low Profile Tool Height Setter.

« on: May 25, 2012, 09:48:25 AM »

You would really have to build a similar device for yourself to fully appreciate the accuracy of the operation

Kind of hoping you were providing the units, so I don't have another project to complete. 

Thanks for the details.

732

Show"N"Tell ( What you have made with your CNC machine.) / Re: Constructing a Low Profile Tool Height Setter.

« on: May 25, 2012, 07:08:32 AM »

Fine looking workmanship Tweak.

How do you determine overall height of the tool sensor/when it has detected the tool tip? 
Is this a NC switch and your pushing it down to break contact?
Is that a bonded or pressed in insert? of what material, does it keep the plunger in axis alignment or is that left up to the spring to keep the plunger from rocking?

How much travel once the tool contacts the sensor before tool detection?
How much more travel for overtravel?

I follow with great interest.
Keep up the fine work.

733

Tangent Corner / Re: If Only.

« on: May 21, 2012, 08:56:40 AM »

Buy me one, I will write the code for ya,

734

Show"N"Tell ( What you have made with your CNC machine.) / Re: First wood sign on my CNC Router

« on: May 20, 2012, 08:44:56 PM »

Very nice job Dave, you should be proud.

735

Show"N"Tell ( What you have made with your CNC machine.) / Re: Constructing a Low Profile Tool Height Setter.

« on: May 18, 2012, 06:44:35 PM »

Now you know, Tweak we all want to know how you blamed this on a machine, lol

Don't bring one of those tiny tack hammer sized ball peens.

Hi YNN,
You should never take anything as being inevitable - there is always chance.
A genetic inheritance may skip a generation or a genetic pattern being modified between the combination of both parental sets may resolve a possible problem. Chance is always there.
Tweakie.

From your post/comment/wish to God's ear. Thanks
But in the mean time I should have retired much sooner... I love contract work. More profitable and more control.

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Show"N"Tell ( What you have made with your CNC machine.) / Re: Constructing a Low Profile Tool Height Setter.

« on: May 18, 2012, 07:32:37 AM »

So True,  But truth be told that is one reason why I retired early, both my Dad and his Dad lost their sight early with retina detachment, So though funny, it does scare me. So enjoy what you do. But in the mean time I see well enough to appreciate every ones fine work. I don't mind having my balls busted either. Life is fun with all these challenges. 

On a side note, I just built my first gantry router system using servos, I see well enough to see the those digital readouts.  but I agree Rich, bump those pictures up Tweak.

737

Show"N"Tell ( What you have made with your CNC machine.) / Re: Constructing a Low Profile Tool Height Setter.

« on: May 18, 2012, 06:13:32 AM »

Very very nice.
Now for the Video, like to see that in action.

Using direct drive Nema23 steppers and ball screws?
Don't see any backlash issues or noticeable stair stepping effects.
But then we would start needing to get the microscope out.

Streets? Hell... I never thought you left the man cave.

Great Job, fun isn't it!!!

738

Tangent Corner / Re: Can't find Programming Software

« on: May 17, 2012, 12:55:39 PM »

http://www.superiorelectric-inc.com/
but the web site is down

http://www.plctalk.net/qanda/showthread.php?t=68597
might try contacting
Jon Seagull
Indianapolis, IN

http://www.bakersfieldads.net/Greenacres-/Science-and-Lab-/New-slo-syn-warpdrive-SS2000D6I-drive-motor-software.JSP

lot on google, you should be able to find it

739

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

« on: May 17, 2012, 07:49:10 AM »

Excellent job, Whole setup is top notch & Love the Aluminum bench rest.
Good thing that's a rimfire because that butt plate would really ruin the day using a large caliber bore.

740

General Mach Discussion / Re: Anyone got an MG car logo file for engraving?

« on: May 16, 2012, 09:15:14 PM »

MG logo in eps and a dxf format

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1973 Triumph TR6 (bought it New, and still have it)