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Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 26 November 2015, 09:54
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Posted By ger21
Happy Thanksgiving.

Happy Thanksgiving.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 28 August 2014, 09:00
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Posted By ger21
In the past, an .stl import plugin was several...

In the past, an .stl import plugin was several hundred dollars. I see you can get one now for $30.
http://www.codedog.com.au/shop/item/mesh-importer-for-autocad

However, importing an .stl and...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 28 August 2014, 08:05
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Posted By ger21
What software is requiring you to convert it to...

What software is requiring you to convert it to .dxf?
An .stl should be more usable than a .dxf.

Unless they've recently added it, AutoCAD can't open .stl files.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 25 July 2014, 13:21
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Posted By ger21
Linearity.dat always exists, but as long as you...

Linearity.dat always exists, but as long as you don't calibrate again after deleting it, it shouldn't affect your speed.

The diffeence between 300 and 500 debounce is very small. I'd try 2000-3000...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 25 July 2014, 09:49
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Posted By ger21
If you're using my screenset (2010), there is no...

If you're using my screenset (2010), there is no history button). But you might be able to load the default screen and click the history button there. Provided you haven't shut down Mach3 first.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 25 July 2014, 09:38
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Posted By ger21
What Danilo said. You might want to try...

What Danilo said.

You might want to try decreasing the acceleration by 25% and see if that fixes the missed step issue.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 20 April 2014, 11:13
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Posted By ger21
A downcut spiral only works with aluminum if you...

A downcut spiral only works with aluminum if you are cutting all the way through in one pass, as with thin sheet.
If you don't cut all the way through, there's now place for the chips to go and the...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 27 March 2014, 08:21
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Posted By ger21
My 2 cents based on almost 20 years of using big...

My 2 cents based on almost 20 years of using big industrial routers in high production situations.

Set up your machine to use pop up locating pins (pneumatic cylinders) or fixed fences for...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 26 March 2014, 16:51
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Posted By ger21
You just jog the machine to get the laser...

You just jog the machine to get the laser crosshair to where you want 0,0 to be. There's a button in the 2010 Screenset that sets the DRO's so that 0,0 is where the laser is pointing. You need to...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 16 March 2014, 07:45
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Posted By ger21
You can't get more than 29in Hg, and anything...

You can't get more than 29in Hg, and anything over 25 at that CFM would be very expensive. Make sure you're they're using the same units (in Hg), as 30-35 is not correct.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 16 March 2014, 06:28
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Posted By ger21
Do you know any of the vacuum specs? CFM? in...

Do you know any of the vacuum specs?
CFM?
in of Hg?

If you plan on holding through a spoilboard, then you ideally want about 20-25in Hg, and 200-300CFM.
ShopBot guys using vacuum cleaner motors...
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