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Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 28 August 2014, 21:26
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Posted By KenC
Opening the file is one thing. What you want to...

Opening the file is one thing. What you want to do with the STL file is an completly different thing.
Would you mind specifying what you wish to achieve?
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 13 April 2014, 00:20
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Posted By KenC
For discharging static. I use a cheap 1mm solid...

For discharging static. I use a cheap 1mm solid core hook-up wire with PVC insulating wire to coil spaciously around the pipe & duct . a roll of 20m is less than 10USD.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 11 April 2014, 22:09
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Posted By KenC
LOL! Can I say "Told you so" At least tie a...

LOL! Can I say "Told you so"
At least tie a shop vac to it for now.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 29 March 2014, 04:31
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Posted By KenC
4 limit switches with dedicated pin each :D

4 limit switches with dedicated pin each :D
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 29 March 2014, 01:49
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Posted By KenC
Pete, hence I said for safety compliance... :) ...

Pete, hence I said for safety compliance... :)
I'm still too lazy to hook them limit switches up...
Maybe I'll have them in my upcoming Plasma table which is using LinuxCNC with MESA 5i25 + 7i76...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 27 March 2014, 22:34
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Posted By KenC
Great post Pete, that can only be the works of...

Great post Pete, that can only be the works of someone who had been there.
#ps,
I still have no idea why limit switches is needed on the machine other than for safety regulation compliance...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 27 March 2014, 05:41
Replies: 694
Views: 379,581
Posted By KenC
Aspire is money very well spend. There are more...

Aspire is money very well spend.
There are more than a few ways to hold-down, don't take my word for it, u gotta find whats best for your particular needs & wants.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 27 March 2014, 03:41
Replies: 694
Views: 379,581
Posted By KenC
Vacuum hold down; simple F-clamps for small...

Vacuum hold down; simple F-clamps for small pieces; when all others fail, double sided tape.

Just get your hands dirty. Play with MM & you will see the light.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 27 March 2014, 03:27
Replies: 694
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Posted By KenC
1st you gotta get familiar with holding down your...

1st you gotta get familiar with holding down your work without crashing & other hair pulling accidents.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 27 March 2014, 03:15
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Posted By KenC
Look like a good plan. You will find out what...

Look like a good plan.
You will find out what else you really need in no time.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 27 March 2014, 01:09
Replies: 694
Views: 379,581
Posted By KenC
Webcam option has its place. but I'm just too...

Webcam option has its place. but I'm just too lazy to go through the trouble to install one.
Laser cross-hair is just so easy to implement. have a look at my concoction, its as primitive as I can...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 26 March 2014, 06:18
Replies: 694
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Posted By KenC
Laser zero finder is another must have.

Laser zero finder is another must have.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 26 March 2014, 03:00
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Posted By KenC
A remote Zero finding button/s on the gantry is...

A remote Zero finding button/s on the gantry is very practical add-on.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 16 March 2014, 08:50
Replies: 694
Views: 379,581
Posted By KenC
Pressure isn't the only factor in vacuum usage....

Pressure isn't the only factor in vacuum usage. there are 2 major combo, high vacuum + low flow & High flow + low vacuum. My vacuum table is high flow low pressure, the high flow is the to ensure the...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 16 March 2014, 08:21
Replies: 694
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Posted By KenC
For sanity check, total vacuum is o bar. if...

For sanity check, total vacuum is o bar. if anyone tell you they can get -2bar, they must be from another dimension. not even this universe.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 08 March 2014, 09:02
Replies: 694
Views: 379,581
Posted By KenC
4th coming! LOL *pun intended!

4th coming! LOL
*pun intended!
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 08 March 2014, 02:27
Replies: 694
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Posted By KenC
Your built was so long that I mistaken this is...

Your built was so long that I mistaken this is your 3rd built :)
Congrats!!!
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 07 March 2014, 09:21
Replies: 694
Views: 379,581
Posted By KenC
The hard stops are the only real safety anyone...

The hard stops are the only real safety anyone can depend their life on.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 23 January 2014, 05:03
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Posted By KenC
Lets get things less intertwined. 1) the...

Lets get things less intertwined.
1) the definition of E-stop. Emergency Stop!!! Not something everyone press to kill boredom or stop an perfectly fine routine regularly.
2) You press E-stop to...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 17 January 2014, 20:13
Replies: 694
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Posted By KenC
This is how its done. ...

This is how its done.
http://www.mechmate.com/forums/showthread.php?t=282
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 01 November 2013, 23:25
Replies: 694
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Posted By KenC
Don't tie the set up to rigid, there will be time...

Don't tie the set up to rigid, there will be time you wish the DC is never on, & there will be time you find the dust food is in your way.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 19 September 2013, 03:59
Replies: 694
Views: 379,581
Posted By KenC
do a search. Its been well documented.

do a search. Its been well documented.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 18 September 2013, 00:42
Replies: 694
Views: 379,581
Posted By KenC
Don't plug it in until you go through the forum...

Don't plug it in until you go through the forum once over.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 08 September 2013, 15:18
Replies: 694
Views: 379,581
Posted By KenC
The Chinese precast chunk is what I am using.

The Chinese precast chunk is what I am using.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 07 September 2013, 13:16
Replies: 694
Views: 379,581
Posted By KenC
If you are gentle with your plunge rate, your...

If you are gentle with your plunge rate, your spindle bearings will last a long long time.

I use the left over CY cable from mains to my cheapo VFD. no problem till now. my main is 230V 50hz too....
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