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Nope 100mm/sec is 100%, 150mm/sec is 150%.

I'm not running even at those speeds, I was running at 100mm/sec - 150mm/sec still happening.

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I've got a Chinese 6040 CNC machine and I know it's not DIY but I have a feeling I'll be modifying it so it's quickly becoming a DYI.

Basically I'm getting missed steps. Yesterday I was...

Just purchased one of these:

Pump, Compressor, Vacuum Technologies

Will see how it goes. Have a feeling that the CFM might be a bit too low but we shall see.

This video was discussed at length already on page 2 of the thread.

On a different note...

1.) What are some ways to mount the vacuum table to the CNC machine apart from the dumb method of...

I think I fixed it thanks.

Thanks, I wasn't aware there were sets for different types of T-Slots.

As for their availability... I found some that should fit in the 8mm t-slot table:

Clamping Kits

So it seems they do...

I'm planning on buying a T-Slot clamping set but after watching this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cS_KkHOe8dc&spfreload=10

I'm a little worried that this type of T-Slot set will not...

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I post processed a part and then ran it in Mach3.

The first thing I see when I open the file is the program jumps to line 75 and in the status box I see:

"Radius to end of arc differs...

Is it possible to manufacture pieces that are larger than the CNC work area? In other words, break up the machine operations?

1.) Why remove the holes? I'm just copying what mmoe suggested on page 2? It's an identical table to his, I'm just showing my approach to piping on the bottom surface (although I'm not yet sure how I...

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I'm trying to figure out which CAM package I should be looking at if I'm using Solidworks for my CAD, Mach3 for my NC controller and a cheap $1600 Chinese 6040 CNC machine? I plan on...

1.) Does anyone have any suggestions in terms of the plumbing for a hobby vacuum table? To be more precise, I will have two boards, the top one will have the waffle pattern on one side and a basic...

Hi Guys, had a read through the thread, some really interesting info and great advice, many thanks. I'm still not quite sure if I understand these points correctly:

1.) As per pic:

240006

If...

Hi guys, I was wondering what would be some quality 3mm drill/router bit suppliers? I haven't managed to find any places that sell these kinds of bits in my city. One supplier of quality bits said...

Hi guys, thanks for the replies, I've been looking into the issue some more and I'm thinking that's it's a flat end, end mill as well. Really hard to find any information about all this on the net...

Hi, I got a few drill bits with the CNC machine that I purchased. I know they are curddy, but I still want to test them out. What drill bit is this - i.e. type? I'm trying to get everything working...