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FAQs / Re: 3D pocketing ?

« on: November 03, 2010, 09:01:46 AM »

Wow I cant believe that no one on here know how to do 3D pocketing.

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FAQs / 3D pocketing ?

« on: November 01, 2010, 11:21:05 AM »

Ok I am currently running bobcad V. 21 with mach 3 and useing a sherline rotary table to run my 4 axis. I am interested in learning how to do some 3D inlays or ingraving in my pool cues. Can someone please explain how this can be accomplished..
thanks

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FAQs / Re: I have an IPM problem

« on: October 23, 2010, 01:05:42 PM »

P4 1.6ghz

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FAQs / Re: I have an IPM problem

« on: October 23, 2010, 08:59:40 AM »

ok so I ran the printer test and the pulse per second are running at 23500 instead of 25000.. So does that mean that there is a printer port problem or a CPU problem?

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FAQs / Re: I have an IPM problem

« on: October 21, 2010, 08:53:33 AM »

does anyone else have any Ideas how to fix this problem??

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Show"N"Tell ( Your Machines) / Re: My latest Cue Building CNC

« on: October 21, 2010, 05:03:44 AM »

here is a link to my site.
www.jbakercustomcues.com

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Show"N"Tell ( Your Machines) / My latest Cue Building CNC

« on: October 20, 2010, 02:58:13 PM »

Featuring 25mm Hiwinn Rails, Gecko 540 control box, Kerk Motion Lead Screws and antibacklash nuts and porter cable 7280 router with precise bits ultra precise collets and nuts that takes the TIR of the router down to .0002. Travel of Longest Axis (X)40" x (Y)10.5" x (Z)7" and this beast will run 150 IPM. Now I realize that thats not as fast as a lot of machines that are on here but for cue building thats pretty dang fast..

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: New people welcome !! Come in here and introduce your self!

« on: October 20, 2010, 02:51:22 PM »

Hello everyone my name is Joe Baker and I an a custom cue builder in Ohio.. I have built a couple of cnc machines for doing my inlays in pool cues. I enjoy playing pool being with family and friends and just having a good time in general.. I came about being a member here so I could get some help with a goofy problem that I am having with mach3 and hopfully I will be able to help someone on here as well..

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FAQs / Re: I have an IPM problem

« on: October 20, 2010, 02:42:39 PM »

What is your actual frequency? Instead of 25Khz, it's probably a bit lower? I think the actual feedrate is tied to the frequency, so if your PC runs at a slightly slower frequency, you'll get slightly lower feedrates.

Frequency of what? and how would I check it ?
thanks

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FAQs / Re: I have an IPM problem

« on: October 20, 2010, 12:58:02 PM »

how would I go about checking the actual speed

Use a stop watch to time a long axis movement.

RICH

Ok I just ran a 18 inches long at 18 IPM and the machine is running @ 17 IPM. I know that its not a big difference but it s bugging the heck out of me..