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Forum: Graphics & CAD Thu 11 July 2019, 14:20
Replies: 21
Views: 66,277
Posted By Travish
Hey Fellas's I highly recommend Draftsight! ...

Hey Fellas's
I highly recommend Draftsight!
https://www.3ds.com/products-services/draftsight-cad-software/download-draftsight/

I use it daily. Also has a gcode plugin for those interested.
Forum: Utility software Wed 25 September 2013, 14:03
Replies: 103
Views: 97,161
Posted By Travish
Looks awesome Ger! Interested!

Looks awesome Ger! Interested!
Forum: 20. Gantry Thu 15 August 2013, 14:37
Replies: 8
Views: 13,899
Posted By Travish
Sounds like a good idea to add to the laser kit....

Sounds like a good idea to add to the laser kit. Draw one up and have them cut with the parts.... :)
Forum: The Market Place Fri 19 July 2013, 14:16
Replies: 2
Views: 5,631
Posted By Travish
Reduced Price

How about $825 for all 4 motors. Free Shipping to USA.
Forum: The Market Place Mon 01 July 2013, 14:14
Replies: 2
Views: 5,631
Posted By Travish
Vexta Stepper PK296A2A-SG7.2 Motors For Sale

I'm selling my geared Oriental Motors motors. Motors have about 20 sheets of plywood on them. They sell for $275 new each x 4 motors is $1100 total new to buy.

Motors are in Excellent working...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 24 April 2013, 06:39
Replies: 778
Views: 493,850
Posted By Travish
Beautiful Darren! Nice work.

Beautiful Darren! Nice work.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 12 June 2012, 09:04
Replies: 518
Views: 314,095
Posted By Travish
Russell, I must be something simple.....Try...

Russell, I must be something simple.....Try checking the scaling factor on the DRO to see if has been changed.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 22 May 2012, 13:46
Replies: 518
Views: 314,095
Posted By Travish
Nice work Russell, What was your tool of...

Nice work Russell,

What was your tool of choice in creating the vectors? I'm guessing Aspire?
Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 11 April 2012, 14:07
Replies: 215
Views: 199,882
Posted By Travish
I have the darex XT3000, but my preferred method...

I have the darex XT3000, but my preferred method is by hand and a drill gage. I like to simpleness looking at the drill doctors.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 26 March 2012, 07:45
Replies: 1,078
Views: 1,385,259
Posted By Travish
It had a huge impact on how the (my) machine ran....

It had a huge impact on how the (my) machine ran. I wish I had noted or logged the major differances to share. I remember grinning though after I made it through the swap. It has been to long to...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 26 March 2012, 06:57
Replies: 1,078
Views: 1,385,259
Posted By Travish
Go for it Ross!

I have the USB SS and am happy with it even though it is sensitive. The ESS is the way to go. You'll do fine with the swap. I have been running the SS for over a year and works really well. I will...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 20 March 2012, 12:48
Replies: 1,586
Views: 1,009,606
Posted By Travish
Yes, That is correct. Just make sure your tool...

Yes, That is correct. Just make sure your tool number is set to tool one in the mach3 standard screen, then those commands will work like a charm, then you can check it out before you hit cycle...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 20 March 2012, 12:02
Replies: 1,586
Views: 1,009,606
Posted By Travish
Hi Kobus, It sounds to me you just want to...

Hi Kobus,

It sounds to me you just want to check your zero's right? Try moving your spindle up to a safe Z level, then go to MDI and type the following commands AFTER you set your zero's. Type-...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 06 March 2012, 14:03
Replies: 215
Views: 199,882
Posted By Travish
If I was to do it all over again I would go with...

If I was to do it all over again I would go with the Grizzly bladed style over the abrasive cut off saw anyday.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 16 February 2012, 14:13
Replies: 489
Views: 402,063
Posted By Travish
Looking forward to seeing the new build Sean....

Looking forward to seeing the new build Sean. What changes or new features might we see coming up? I'm sure you'll supprise us as always.

Good luck with your build, as I'm amazed at how fast you...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 08 November 2011, 14:10
Replies: 19
Views: 17,712
Posted By Travish
John- Your machine looks wonderfull! Nicely done!...

John- Your machine looks wonderfull! Nicely done! I really enjoyed using the I-beams for my build. Your shop looks great. Nice shelving and dust collection you have there.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 17 October 2011, 14:27
Replies: 241
Views: 183,580
Posted By Travish
Danilo, I like this style of cutters. I have...

Danilo,

I like this style of cutters. I have gone through about 40 sheets using these cutters, and they do really well for keeping burrs to a minimum. The cutters are strong and like a healthy...
Forum: Graphics & CAD Mon 08 August 2011, 21:37
Replies: 85
Views: 93,969
Posted By Travish
Works fine in inches

Grabbed a pc of mdf and a can of black. Mach ran it fine..... 4300 holes, 30 inches per minute, picture is 8.8 x 10.5 ish. I like how simple it is!
Forum: Graphics & CAD Mon 08 August 2011, 15:25
Replies: 85
Views: 93,969
Posted By Travish
Hi Ger, your right....it worked! Thanks. All the...

Hi Ger, your right....it worked! Thanks. All the code looks good. The program outputs the number to the 10th decimal place. I hope mach will read/run it ok. I'll have to try it out when I get home.
Forum: Graphics & CAD Mon 08 August 2011, 14:27
Replies: 85
Views: 93,969
Posted By Travish
Hi Tomi! Great looking software! Is there an easy...

Hi Tomi! Great looking software! Is there an easy way to output the code into inches or to set the software up in inches? Keep up the great work! Really cool, wow!
Forum: Miscellaneous / General / Whatever / Catchall Thu 21 July 2011, 14:06
Replies: 5
Views: 13,046
Posted By Travish
The material is case hardened and around .06"...

The material is case hardened and around .06" deep depending on your ball screw size. Use carbide and get your surface speed down to where it should be, And the tool will bite and cut real nice. The...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 10 May 2011, 13:44
Replies: 457
Views: 233,536
Posted By Travish
Ken, As far as the approach to the...

Ken,

As far as the approach to the Microprocessor to turn on & off the 3 motors in pressure flux, how would you approch this? Is there a board out there one could use for this or do you have to...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 14 March 2011, 14:05
Replies: 174
Views: 160,792
Posted By Travish
Well Done Tim. Please tell us more about your...

Well Done Tim. Please tell us more about your Cyclone...
Forum: Miscellaneous / General / Whatever / Catchall Tue 22 February 2011, 07:48
Replies: 7
Views: 7,274
Posted By Travish
I used to live out there when I was a kid. I make...

I used to live out there when I was a kid. I make it out that way every couple years to ski Crystal Mt.
Forum: Miscellaneous / General / Whatever / Catchall Mon 21 February 2011, 12:58
Replies: 7
Views: 7,274
Posted By Travish
Was good to meet up again Joe! everyone seems to...

Was good to meet up again Joe! everyone seems to be doing well! Seeing others work and progress is very motivating to say the least.

Cheers,
Travis
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