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*****VIDEOS***** / Re: Taig Pulley Speed sign

« on: May 16, 2009, 07:38:39 PM »

Yes, that's top speed and no, in plastic you can't get speed up too fast otherwise you start melting the plastic (depends on the plastic type too) and not cutting - 

Thanks,
Dave

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*****VIDEOS***** / Re: Taig Pulley Speed sign

« on: May 16, 2009, 05:42:59 PM »

If not, let me know and I can send you some.

It's the least I can do for all the help you've given me-

Dave

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*****VIDEOS***** / Re: Taig Pulley Speed sign

« on: May 16, 2009, 05:35:17 PM »

Just an engraving material with a thin brushed metal-looking top. Really nice stuff but I'm not completely on to the speed and feed yet as you can see.

I should be able to go much faster like I can with other engraving materials but this is a different brand (Rowmark) than I normally use (Gravoply2) which doesn't seem to "gall" on me nearly like this stuff.

Looks nice when finished though-I'll get onto it, just a little time and experience...

Dave

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*****VIDEOS***** / Re: Taig Pulley Speed sign

« on: May 16, 2009, 05:17:16 PM »

Try again, having a bit of a problem here but I believe I have it sorted.......lol!

A little too much to drink this afternoon, !! 

Dave

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*****VIDEOS***** / Taig Pulley Speed sign

« on: May 16, 2009, 05:10:50 PM »

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/CRr78jFRT8s&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&amp;rel=0&amp;color1=0x006699&amp;color2=0x54abd6&amp;border=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">http://www.youtube.com/v/CRr78jFRT8s&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&amp;rel=0&amp;color1=0x006699&amp;color2=0x54abd6&amp;border=1</a>



A quick video showing the making of the sign for you....not very exciting but what the hell.... 

I really need a new camcorder.....lol!

Dave

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General Mach Discussion / Re: CNC X and Y with manual Z?

« on: May 16, 2009, 08:38:17 AM »

Saw this, this morning and thought I'd throw it out there as someone may find it useful:

http://www.dakeng.com/zbreak.html

Dave

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Which CAD/CAM software for newbie

« on: May 16, 2009, 08:28:49 AM »

Hi Jay,

If the top of your budget is about $300, I would think you'd be very happy with Cut2d from Vectric. It is hands down the easiest one to learn and I belive is still $150 and offers a free trial as well.

While LCam is cheaper, I have to say that in my honest opinion, if you do not want a steep learning curve, LCam is NOT for you. You will have a million questions (I think) and spend less time actually making anything as there are a lot of quirks in that program.

There are other free alternatives like CamBam, which can be good but also have learning curves and that is why I suggest Cut2D. It will not do 4th axis stuff but I don't know of any software for $300 that will do that.

There is a free program called "Wrapper" which is pretty slick:

http://www.vectric.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2920

And here's a helpful tutorial to fake a 4th axis from Nick Carter over at Carter Tool:

http://www.cartertools.com/fake4th.html

Hope that helps a bit,
Dave

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Show"N"Tell ( What you have made with your CNC machine.) / Re: My first attempts at laser engraving.

« on: May 16, 2009, 08:14:32 AM »

It sure sounds feasable, Tweaks, and you're just the man to prove it

Dave

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Show"N"Tell ( What you have made with your CNC machine.) / Re: Some new toys for my Taig

« on: May 15, 2009, 07:55:22 PM »

A new speed plate for my mill....  

Dave

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Show"N"Tell ( What you have made with your CNC machine.) / Re: My first attempts at laser engraving.

« on: May 14, 2009, 06:39:39 PM »

I believe you mean acetate, Brett? Acetal is a type of plastic.


Awesome, Tweaks!

Dave