Forum: MechMates already cutting
Sat 03 October 2020, 22:16
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Continuing laser refinement
Switched over to a PWM controllable laser. Not ready for placing it under automatic PWM control, but needed to be able to manually adjust laser output for different materials. Still using M10/11...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Sun 27 September 2020, 05:31
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Sat 26 September 2020, 10:02
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Playing around with a laser a bit more. Now...
Playing around with a laser a bit more. Now using M11/M10 to start/stop laser. Was all set to start testing last night when I realized that the only relay board I had left after redesigning my...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Thu 25 June 2020, 08:34
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Forum: Cutting various materials - bit selection, feeds, speeds
Sat 06 June 2020, 06:33
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1/8" end mill suggestions
Hello, all. I am looking for a decent end mill in the 3mm to 4mm diameter range. 1/8" is fine, too. Needs to have a CEL of at least 22mm. Metric or Imperial shank. 2 flute upcut would be...
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Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet
Wed 03 June 2020, 15:31
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Replies: 136
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Completely watching this thread to steal all of...
Completely watching this thread to steal all of the good ideas you guys come up with! I have been debating with either building a smaller footprint MechMate to dedicate to plasma or going dual-use....
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Forum: Introduce yourself and start planning
Wed 03 June 2020, 15:28
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Sun 24 May 2020, 14:26
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Tue 03 March 2020, 17:17
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Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet
Thu 13 February 2020, 06:17
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Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet
Sun 26 January 2020, 08:11
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Views: 10,289
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Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet
Mon 20 January 2020, 12:03
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Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet
Sun 19 January 2020, 20:06
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In Gerald's plans, I'm sure you know the gantry...
In Gerald's plans, I'm sure you know the gantry tube length is y + 19.7" (500mm). That was dependent on using the plan's formula for the distance between the outer edge of the main beams being y +...
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Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet
Thu 16 January 2020, 20:16
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Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet
Tue 14 January 2020, 18:41
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Views: 10,289
The only other thing I can think of is if your...
The only other thing I can think of is if your driver has a current limiting resistor/switch setting. You said your z motor wasn't getting warm. If your driver lets you adjust current, you may be...
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Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet
Tue 14 January 2020, 09:11
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Replies: 22
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Congrats, Mark!
I had similar symptoms due...
Congrats, Mark!
I had similar symptoms due to the spring force that keeps the gear and rack engaged was not quite enough and it would jump a tooth on the rack occasionally when plunging, making a...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Wed 20 November 2019, 01:06
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I saw very similar issues with one of my 133...
I saw very similar issues with one of my 133 boards as well. One day my slave X quit working. The terminal block on J2 looked a little crispy. The only thing I could find were sketchy crimp on...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Fri 15 November 2019, 20:51
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Replies: 128
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Thanks, Mark.
I used LJ12A3-4-Z-BX Proxies....
Thanks, Mark.
I used LJ12A3-4-Z-BX Proxies. NPN, NO, 3 wire, 12mm tubular. 6-36V, 300ma. I am using 4 of them, 2 on X, 1 on Y and 1 on Z. Because I went with NO sensors, I had to wiree them...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Wed 13 November 2019, 11:22
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Tue 12 November 2019, 06:26
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Looking good, Davey. I have the same enclosure...
Looking good, Davey. I have the same enclosure from Mike. I went with some massive heat sinks and internal fans, with no intake or exhaust ports, but I think I may have to add ports for fresh air. ...
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Forum: Introduce yourself and start planning
Sat 19 October 2019, 23:14
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Replies: 25
Views: 8,587
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Mon 14 October 2019, 09:10
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Replies: 128
Views: 64,494
Custom 8 sided mug
Very nice, Al, and thanks for the info.
Got a custom order for a large 8 sided beer mug (130mm x 230mm) with 3D skull and crossbones. Here are a couple of videos during the process:
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Wed 02 October 2019, 17:46
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Sun 29 September 2019, 16:18
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Little bit of 3D work
Still rocking and rolling on #131. Here's a short video of a 3D carving done on a Mahogany Apothecary top.
Standard Aspire Gryphon clipart.
6mm roughing.
2mm ball nose finish pass.
Run-Time:...
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