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General Mach Discussion / Re: Software to convert Dxf to Gcode, aka CAM. Recommendations wanted

« on: January 09, 2009, 04:55:23 AM »

I have to highly recommend Cut2D from Vectric software. It's under $200 and nothing comes close for ease of learning especially if you've never done much CAM work before.

I've tried quite a few and this was bar far the easiest and they have an excellent support site as well.

Dave

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Show"N"Tell ( Your Machines) / Re: Started my Taig enclosure......

« on: January 08, 2009, 09:12:40 PM »

Actually I made them on the bridgeport at work. I wanted them quickly 

Dave

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Forum suggestions and report forum problems. / More posts per page?

« on: January 08, 2009, 08:59:08 PM »

Is there anyway we can "up" the amount of posts per page or is this for a reason?

It'd just be nice to not have go through so many pages of information 

Thanks for humoring me 

Dave

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Show"N"Tell ( Your Machines) / Re: Started my Taig enclosure......

« on: January 08, 2009, 08:52:16 PM »

That's why I put it there 

By the way, just a note, the lower front 2 30 degree connectors had to be made as they don't make those.

Dave

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Show"N"Tell ( Your Machines) / Re: Started my Taig enclosure......

« on: January 08, 2009, 05:26:30 PM »

Excellent, Bob, thanks for sharing.

My "plan" when I'm ready is to have another "layer" of 80/20 framing added to the bottom to act as the waterproof tray. That way I can work on it and still use the machine until it's ready.

Dave

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Show"N"Tell ( Your Machines) / Re: Started my Taig enclosure......

« on: January 08, 2009, 05:14:58 PM »

You're absolutely correct, Sam, I had gas struts on the brains as a friend was just talking about those today.  

Thanks for the McMaster tip. I love that place, it's like a crackhouse, er.....um, I mean candy store.....  

Dave

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Show"N"Tell ( Your Machines) / Re: Started my Taig enclosure......

« on: January 08, 2009, 05:03:59 PM »

Do you get a beer can holder that clips to that framing?
Hood

Sort of, it'll be a linear stepper unit that will travel out from behind it where there will be a small refrigerated unit to keep it cold while I'm not drinking it.

Here's a screenshot 

Dave

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Show"N"Tell ( Your Machines) / Re: Started my Taig enclosure......

« on: January 08, 2009, 04:43:30 PM »

Yes, it's the 80/20 quickframe but I always go overkill on things and will probably secure it with fasteners on each corner. Especially the door frame. 

Dave

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Show"N"Tell ( Your Machines) / Started my Taig enclosure......

« on: January 08, 2009, 03:44:55 PM »

Ok, got the frame in the basic form. The frame sitting in front is the door and will sit inside (recessed) into the enclosure frame. I originally wanted to do a Piano hinge but not sure, I think I have another sleeker idea. I also had a good thought on using those little gas struts for supports on each side, much like you see used on truck cap doors or a car hatchback or trunk. I think that'll be a nice feature since I wanted the full frontal opening of the enclosure so I can get around comfortably in there. 

I'm going to hold off on making my coolant "tray" as I'm not positive how I'm doing it just yet (probably going with fiberglass cloth and epoxy), and  because I use this machine just about daily, I can't just leave it all disconnected until I figure out what I want to do. I went this long without it, I can make do until then. At least getting the enclosure wrapped around the Taig will help keep my little shop clean.

I spend too much time friggin sweeping up   

Friggin chips get everywhere as you all know.... 

Some pics for you........

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Screen designer tips and tutorials / Re: Screen refresh problem?

« on: January 07, 2009, 07:52:42 PM »

It's very possible that it does have to do with the touch screen but unfortunately I don't have any concrete answers for you.

Glad it's at least working for you.

Dave