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Post Processors / Re: mastercam x4 mach post processor

« on: July 07, 2011, 04:36:44 PM »

Post are usually custom from machine to machine, and shop to shop. The identical machine in one shop may need a different post than in another shop. There is no one size fits all. Your Mastercam reseller should be able to get you a custom post tailored to your machine if the ones here don't fit your needs, or you could dive into learning how to edit posts and then share 'em with the rest of the community. Best of luck!

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

« on: July 03, 2011, 05:28:57 PM »

For an extra dollar i could send some kind of certificate! Haahahaha!!

So, basically, the same thing as most trade schools do. 

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: Autodesk 123D - Free 3D Design Software

« on: July 03, 2011, 12:13:10 PM »

Problem is, vcarve will not import STL, and 123d will not export DXF. Bummer.

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: Autodesk 123D - Free 3D Design Software

« on: July 03, 2011, 11:19:53 AM »

Thanks for the info, Tweakie. I have downloaded and played with it a small bit. It seems to be a very good cad program, especially for the price. I found no mention of any kind of usage restrictions, such as commercial purposes or whatever, so that's great also! One thing I did notice, is that I could not save as DWG, and then import into vcarve pro demo. The options for 123d are extremely limited, it appears. Maybe that's just because its beta. Anyhow, great find, and thanks for sharing. I'm definitely going to work with it some more.

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Show"N"Tell ( Your Machines) / Re: Epoxy Concrete CNC Mill Design and Method

« on: June 26, 2011, 11:43:09 PM »

The question is where do we get that Spindle?

Might end up having to fab one up yourself, if you have a decent lathe. At least you could then tailor it to your exact requirements instead of designing around a purchased unit.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach3 GCode line limit

« on: June 26, 2011, 11:33:48 PM »

      

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Show"N"Tell ( Your Machines) / Re: The Laser Project.

« on: June 20, 2011, 02:24:30 PM »

Thanks Tweak! Your certainly an asset around here.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Shuttering 3d Contour!!!!

« on: June 19, 2011, 10:41:10 AM »

You could make a drill cycle in one of the wizards, and then compare it to the one you wrote, to see what you missed. I think the Mach 3 manual has some examples also.

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Tangent Corner / Re: The Silly season has started.

« on: June 19, 2011, 10:36:21 AM »

Lol. Good one!

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Show"N"Tell ( Your Machines) / Re: The Laser Project.

« on: June 13, 2011, 05:10:52 PM »

Only sissies take the easy way out with scissors anyhow. Good job Tweakie. (as usual)