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An actual CNC type question

Anyone know how to get a SolidCam gpp to output absolute rather than incremental z values for thread milling? The contr...
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posted by msmith5242
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Z axis contouring..... what is it?

If I move the turret on my Hyundai Lathe, Siemens 840C control, to the Z + limit I get the error " Z-axis contouring" I...
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posted by rbraun333
7 comments posted 15yrs posted by rbraun333

Inconel

I have to do a job tomorrow in Inconel that I have done before but in 304 stainless. I need to use 0.375" endmill, 0.25...
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posted by jzak
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Solidcam GPP mod for old Hurco

I've got an old KMB1 Hurco and I'd like to tweak the solidcam gpp post for helical arcs. For plain arcs in the XY plane...
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posted by msmith5242
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scale DRO reading

Hi, I'm wondering how to read a 100mm scale digital read out with an Usb interface on a computer. I need to record mesu...
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posted by g.bon2
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CNC Machine component search

Looking to add a CDROM or DVDROM drive to an existing, PC based, machining center. I'm having no success finding one th...
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posted by southside09
6 comments posted 15yrs posted by southside09

12% Silicone Aluminum?

I've got a customer who has told me he will be drilling "sticky aluminum." When pressed for the spec, he said "12% sili...
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posted by autodrill
5 comments posted 15yrs posted by autodrill

Is this course any good?

I am 55, and from an IT background but have given up on it. I am interested in getting into CNC and I found this course...
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posted by jaman
25 comments posted 15yrs posted by jaman

Info on Solidworks

This just hit my in box and may be of interest to the group. http://files.solidworks.com/swexpress/SWX_pros_120710.html...
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posted by gmcduffee
10 comments posted 15yrs posted by gmcduffee

PC FAPT

http://pcfapt.com Anyone using it and have anything good or bad to say about the software or company selling it?
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posted by bd
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Thoughts on 1.0" Dia. HSS End Mill RPM?

Normally, I'm pretty good at estimating RPM rates... This one has me a bit worried that I might get it wrong. The custo...
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posted by autodrill
6 comments posted 15yrs posted by autodrill

ER40 Collet Chuck Options?

Anyone have a trusted and reliable source for ER40 collet chucks to mount onto either J3 or J33 tapers? Alternately, I'...
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posted by autodrill
13 comments posted 15yrs posted by autodrill

How do I cut a PG thread?

Where does one buy a tap, or better yet an 80 degree insert for this internal thread. The job I'm quoting has a PG13.5...
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posted by rbraun333
1 comments posted 15yrs posted by rbraun333

Mori Seiki NMV5000 DCG with MSX-711 control

Hello all I was wondering if anyone in the group was familiar with the MSX-711 control and could help me out? I've writ...
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posted by minimiller1466
0 comments posted 15yrs posted by minimiller1466