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General Mach Discussion / would this OS work with Mach software??

« on: April 07, 2006, 12:35:36 AM »

I'm curious if this os software will handle Mach software ok? Anyone tried it? Shareware and it is supposed to operate like XP


here's the link   http://www.reactos.org/en/about.html

Mike

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Newfangled Solutions Mach3 Wizards / Array wizard?

« on: January 19, 2006, 12:41:53 PM »

Hi Brian,

I have not tried the wizards yet as I am still using Mach2. I'm in the beginning stages to make the change and one option I think would be neat, and you may already have it, is an array wizard. I know this can be done in gcode somehow, but I started out with a system that had a fill in the block array wizard that was so quick it was just a pleasure to use.

Off topic but I thought you might enjoy it. I need a wizard that can read my mind and get the machine to produce what I see in my mind! I make gunstocks and I can see what I want, but to get it into Rhino and then to the machine is a different story! It never looks like what I see! So when you get the time do a "gunstock wizard"

Mike

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General Mach Discussion / 4 positions!

« on: October 28, 2005, 12:00:04 AM »

I know that has your attention so here is the question! I have a 4th axis that I use in my gunstock production, but I will be using it in other operations too. I need a way to make sure that I am dead 0 and a way to make sure I am at the other three positions, 90,180 and 270. Most all my stock work can be done at these 4 positions. How is the best way to make sure they are correct? I currently have a switch that I back off of for 0 but I would like to know that the other three are correct. Part of my concern is that my 4th axis is at the bottom limit of being geared correctly. I am at 17:1 reduction but when my router makes even a .200" plunge cut, I can see the stock move. I don't know if it has moved position or has simply twisted slightly with the downward pressure.

I know I could use a larger motor, better gearing or a brake that is applied via a relay. I just don't want to have to make that move yet because I am patiently waiting for G-Rex and Mach4. Once I know those are ready I will start a new machine and will build it right. So any simple fix would be appreciated.

Mike