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General Mach Discussion / Lathe CNC conversion 1334

« on: August 29, 2012, 03:29:55 PM »

Hi,

I have a Standard Modern 1334 and am interested in converting to CNC, has anyone undertaken converting a similar sized lathe, if so any advice on motors, drivers, controllers, ballscrews, etc, will be appreciated

Thanks
Roy

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General Mach Discussion / Mach3 with Mitsubishi s500

« on: February 05, 2012, 04:39:21 AM »

Hi,

has anyone had success in connecting the S500 series Mitsubishi controller via (RS232) Serial to Mach3, if so please point me in the correct direction to do so.

Thanks
Roy

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General Mach Discussion / Mach3 Turn

« on: August 07, 2011, 05:53:58 AM »

Hi all,
i have installed the free Mach3,  on the default setup

is ir possible to reverse the cordinates on the X and Z axiz, i.e make z + moving to the left and x + moving in toward centre?

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Gcode plugin

« on: August 06, 2011, 05:14:34 PM »

Does any have any experience in creating Gcode from Sketchup.

I'de be grateful for any advice.

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General Mach Discussion / Breakout Board

« on: July 31, 2011, 03:11:46 AM »

Hi to all,

 I am looking to make a breakout board with full opto-isolation on Outputs and Inputs as well as 2x dedicated 10A relays.

 The uses will be able to select from a further combination of;
 a) 2 out of 3 comprising 1x 10A relay, Charge pump and 0-10V for Spindle control.
 b) Channel Y Step and Dir or Y Step and Relay no4 (10A relay)


 i believe this board will adequatly cover Lathe and Milling use.

Your comments, recommendations and interest would be most welcome.

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General Mach Discussion / Mach3 and CAM

« on: July 03, 2011, 07:59:35 AM »

Hi, i have been using google sketchup pro, and would like to know if anyong has succesfully created Gcode from sketchup. from what i have read is it a bit hit and miss.

alternativly what would the users recommend for an absolute novice for turning. i have it in my mind to CNC my Myford ML7

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General Mach Discussion / PWM freq

« on: June 28, 2011, 10:26:58 AM »

This may sound silly but i am at a loss and kneed to know what is the Frequency of the PWM