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  1. Looking for a 4' x 4' Chinese router: Which one?

    Looking for a nice 4' x 4' or roughly that size CNC router.

    Does anybody have any good Chinese companies to get one for cheap just to get me started?

    Thanks
  2. Looking for cheap 4' x 4' wood router system:

    Well I'm going to start seeing if I can drum up some nice work in my area and I need to get a hold of a CNC machine that is relatively cheap. I'll upgrade to a better machine if demand needs it but...
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    Best software to create cnc wood art:

    Hi all,

    I'm currently looking for the best wood working art software. See my picture attached for what I want to do in terms of complexity. Currently I am well versed in Solidworks but I can't...
  4. Help: How to do intricate inlays for carpentry work:

    I'm trying to develop my surfacing/solid modeling of intricate art structures. Anybody have any youtube videos or online tutorials on how to make intricate models?

    Thanks
  5. Also I'm willing to do a light FEA analysis...

    Also I'm willing to do a light FEA analysis within Solidworks for free as I've had a couple inquires to this. This would only be for information purposes only as I won't certify it because of the...
  6. Offering FREE solid modeling and technical drawing of parts!

    Well in celebration of starting my own company/consulting I'm offering free modeling of parts/components to anyone. Along with this will be a detailed technical drawing. Just trying to get my name...
  7. Offering FREE solid modeling and technical drawing of parts!

    Well in celebration of starting my own company/consulting I'm offering free modeling of parts/components to anyone. Along with this will be a detailed technical drawing. Just trying to get my name...
  8. Pronest V8 issues with CNC output taking FOREVER to our Torchmate

    So I have Pronest V8 and I'm outputting the CNC code for our machine (Torchmate) but the code takes FOREVER TO GENERATE. I'm trying to figure out if it's a computer or software issue... not much help...
  9. I want to mate them together for simplicity sakes...

    I want to mate them together for simplicity sakes for my rack and pinion. i want a nice clean setup and think that would be the best bet.
  10. Trying to find a step-type timing pulley:

    I'm looking for a combined unit for a step timing pulley. I have thought of a ton of different ideas and need your input.

    Here is a picture of something i'm looking for. Basically have the...
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    dnelso, Again as said by many wonderful job on...

    dnelso,

    Again as said by many wonderful job on the machine.

    I'm currently in process of designing my table on Solidworks and I am very curious as to your side rails and how you attached...
  12. Exactly I say 1" is my ceiling. I don't think...

    Exactly I say 1" is my ceiling. I don't think there is any need to cut really anything above 1/2" as it is for my realm of work. Anybody else help me out with the above questions?
  13. My build budget including purchase of a plasma is...

    My build budget including purchase of a plasma is right at $3000 (+- $500)

    I have thought about buying a pre-made gantry. I found one here:
    ...
  14. Need starting advice to building my Plasma table:

    Well I've been reading alot on the forums here and I have finally stepped up and will design-build my plasma.

    So my expectations:

    - Good to Great cutting tolerances (I want to really cut some...
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    Error with CNC output:

    My CNC Setup First:

    Burny3 CNC Controller
    Type: MNC3-03462-0

    Burny Replicator 900
    Type: MYX-09345

    Problem: I'm drawing a part in Solidworks with SOLIDCAM and using it's Gcode to output to...
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    YES PLEASE! I'm newly at this and have spent...

    YES PLEASE! I'm newly at this and have spent about 2 days figuring out the language and the operation. I'll PM you my email address so you can send it over.

    Couple of more questions: Which...
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    SolidCam Plasma Cutting Help:

    Ok my setup first:

    CNC Controller:
    Burny 3 CNC Controller (This thing is pretty old also)
    Type: MNC3-03462-0

    Parts:

    I'm making are ALL 2D cut with either the plasma or oxy/acyet from 1/8"...
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    SolidCam Plasma Cutting Help:

    Ok my setup first:

    CNC Controller:
    Burny 3 CNC Controller (This thing is pretty old also)
    Type: MNC3-03462-0

    Parts:

    I'm making are ALL 2D cut with either the plasma or oxy/acyet from 1/8"...
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    Any other help? I'm still wanting to figure out...

    Any other help? I'm still wanting to figure out how to take those .cnc files convert to DWF or DXF so I can open them up and get the 2d information off them to make Solidworks Files.
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    I'm a CNC absolute noob. I'm not sure what your...

    I'm a CNC absolute noob. I'm not sure what your saying here other than there is a conversion problem between the 2.
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    I just used your program and get a bunch circles...

    I just used your program and get a bunch circles with brown lines. Using Discriminator I know what the profile of the part I'm trying to make is not that heh. Any help? here is the code:

    %...
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    .CNC to DWF or DXF file conversion:

    I'm not sure if this is remotely the right section but hear me out.

    I have a load of .cnc files that I need to convert to some type of DWF or DXF file so I can read them in SolidWorks.

    I'm...
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