Hello Forum,

My name is Wayne and I just purchased my first CNC router with the purpose of making guitars in mind, and am a complete novice. I have read everything I could get my hands on to learn how to utilize the hardware and software. The router came with a computer loaded with Mach3 and Mastercam X, so I started there. I look forward to being an active member of the forum.

Wayne

hi chad and all the community
my name is john and live in donegal ireland just ordered me first cnc router from routout with mach3
got a particular job for it so if its ok ill be asking lots of questions many thanks john   

hello everyone, my name is bo
i currently own two k2cnc machines and am very happy with both
actually am looking to buy a third !
i am a veteran (30+) years airbrush artist !
i create everything from shirts to 3 story+ wall murals also cars, portraits etc.
i use my cnc's for an extremely fast paced tourist business in mackinaw city michigan
i mostly carve cabin and lakefront home signs within an hour  !
glad to be part of the group
bo

Hi,

I'm new to Mach 3 and cnc in general. I'm building a CNC foam cutter.

Does the demo Mach 3 software output pwm? I have tried to set it up but don't see it. Everything else (motors, etc) are working great.

Regards,

Hi,

I am working on a Yasakawa machining center of early '80's vintage and also a old stepper driven Thermwood router that I plan to convert to a flame/plasma cutter.  I joined the forum awhile ago, but decided to get the old Dynapath System 10 control on the Yasakawa working first (which I have done).  Now that I have seen the limitations and expense to repair this control, I have purchased a Galil 2280 and am starting to plan the conversion. The current plan is to keep the current wiring, old Servo Dynamics drives, and SEM DC brush servos.  I will replace the control and possibly the PLC.  I am thinking about running the router on the same control since it is 8-axis, but I'm not sure how many issues this would create.

I am a Mechanical Engineer and expert on belt drives, so hopefully I have something to contribute to the forum.  I am also learning Alibre CAD and will probably purchase Bobcad/cam for my CAM software. 

Thanks,
Mike

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Hi there,
as you recommended - here I am.
I´m from Denmark I hope you can live with that   
I´m 49 of age.
Startet as a plumber in 1979, later on I worked at many factories and aquired different skills.
Cnc-bending, welding, lathe, milling parts from small dentist-pices to 40 ton for windmills.
I am far from expert in either one or the other but I have a lot of experience.
Now! Why did I end up here, when I have try´d so much?
I must say I got the CNC-fever  and finaly after many year, surfing around for cnc-software the Mach3 realy infected me.
I hope I can keep my interest on a hobby level at home.
More : http://www.youtube.com/user/Rodfraeser#g/u   
Kind Regards
Jørgen

Hi Jørgen,

Welcome to the den.

Tweakie.

Hey All, Just a middle age American with ADD. JK, well maybe?  I am a hobbyist, building cars and motorcycles since my early teens.  I dabble with MIG, TIG, Paint, Powder Coat and Vynil Graphics.  I have a ShopMaster Elderado w/ their CNC set up.  The Elderado has been on the back burner until now and trying the learning curve.  The Elderado came with Mach II and I originally paid for BobCad 19.  I really appreciate the time and effort that has gone into the training videos and manuals for Mach.  Running Mach III now and just licensed it.  BobCad has been a huge PITA and I am looking for something different.  I believe in surfing forums to learn things.  Thanks to all of you that contribute to the forums and your dedication to the industry.  I guess you would have to say that I would rather do things myself then pay someone to mess my stuff up.  If I could ever help with anything, feel free to ask.  The worst that could happen is my reply of "Huh?"  thanks again.
 VettDave

Hi Everyone,
I am an aspiring Engineer wanting to research and programme the control systems for a robot manipulator arm. I am new to G code and MAch 3 and would greatly appreciate the route to Tutorials and demos!
Cheers