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What are the parameters you are using? I have over 20 years experience in laser marking. And the guy sits next to me has 40 years of experience. I am sure we can help you. :D

My local machinist is fixing the saddle and table, and the piece due back next monday or tuesday.

And as for the thrust bearing being, i ordered 12x26 bearings. So I do not have to force it in.
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The opening at the bottom of the base will NOT let nut(on screw) to pass. I feel like I was playing with a puzzle, to get the screw/nut in place. After 1 hour, I quit, and next day I took the nut...

If you have a milling machine, you might try to put the motor on the back. Maybe my next machine, I will use the back mount. :D

Also keep in mind that if you use the front mount you have to take...

The ends at X and Y lead screws will not fit the thrust bearings. By drawing it should be 10mm, and I am measuring 10.21mm, and a neighbor's caliber shows 10.20mm. EK suggested using heat gun to warm...

Yes, both X and Y will be using NEMA23 motors.

As to put the Y motor on the back, it need more modification on the machine, and I do not have a milling machine to work on the milling machine, I...

Y axis is in place, and here is the picture.

Z Standoff is bit short, guess have to remake the 4 motor stand off.

Now I need a mill to fix the saddle and table. and a friend who has a mill is...

Thanks rcazwillis,

I took the nut out and put it back.

Took me 1 hour, and 3 extra ball. This is the best I can get.

The first several tries, I end up with 7 or 10+ balls. And I think 3...

I am trying to put the Y ball screw in. But it will not fit. Maybe I am just tired.

And I do not want to take the nut off the screw. This is becoming a puzzle for me.

HELP NEEDED. I am pulling...

Z pictures.

working on Z now. Sorry for the picture. I try not to use flash.

I started to take everything apart.

Here is the machine before anything is done.

I have the electronics from oversea. As our company oversea purchasing bought these items for me, and I pay no shipping, which is a good deal.

I will post more pictures on electronics.

Have been following all the G0704 threads. Great info from Hoss and EK. Thanks again.

I ordered G0704 on 5/13, initial ship date was 6/11, then it was delayed until today, I mean TODAY, i am very...

I ordered the kit several weeks ago. I am suppose to get my G0704 next week, EK's kit in 2-3 weeks.

I will post some pictures once I start.

Can't wait any longer.
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I could be a windows problem.

Are you using XP or Vista? Many of these controllers are not working too well under Vista or Win7.

Doug,

All these guys have given you the right answer. You need YAG or KiloWatt CO2 to cut metal. Pulsed YAG cost $40K+, and Kilowatt CO2 cost $250K+.

The IPG laser you looked at will not work,...

WOW, I am debating now. I was going throught Hoss's website, and figured I can start my journey with X2. Then Hoss ordered G0704, and ellik started this thread. Now I am totally sucked into this.
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has anyone worked out a conversion kit for G0704 yet?

I sent you an email, trying to finalized my budget, so my wife can approve it. Too bad, I am married, and it is part of the package. http://www.cnczone.com/forums/images/icons/icon7.gif

Can you...

What is the lead time on getting a cnc shipped without electronics?