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Show"N"Tell ( Your Machines) / CNC machine i been working on...........

« on: February 28, 2012, 09:29:02 PM »

I been about couple of months that i have been working on this machine. The plans are taken form the buildyourcnc.com book design free pdf. The linear system that the machine used is the aluminum angle w/t ball bearing and the linear driver is a 4' all threaded lead screw. The wood that i have used is MDF. Basically i follow the entire book from step to step expect some stuff. I was only allowed to put only 4 pic,
i didn't had any good wood cutting system so the pieces cut were not very persice which led to machine being not so great, but still very pleased "The problem that i facing right now is if i tighten the screws too much the gantry gets stiff but hard to move. If i loosen them then the gantry get wobbly thus still pretty precise cuts but no big stuff".

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / how to start machining from the middle of your gcode?

« on: February 22, 2012, 02:54:20 AM »

Hi, I have been playing around with engraving and today i was engraving but it took quite a long time and then i had to go to work so i have to turn the machine off
but now how do i go  back to the place i have left i had wrote the gcode line #
thx for you help..

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Question about buying MACH3

« on: February 04, 2012, 05:40:04 PM »

Hi, I want to buy MACH3 but i feel clueless about some stuff.
How the license works? (i have heard they email u a file)
what is the procedure for reinstalling with already owned license? (if the computer need to be reformated for some reason)
Does the MACH3 people provide instructions on how to install the license? $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
THx