Forum: Cutting various materials - bit selection, feeds, speeds
Sun 19 July 2020, 04:22
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Replies: 3
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Router bits
Here is a link to a US company. https://www.centuriontools.com
We have been using their 5mm compression bits and they good for about 36-38 sheets of 5/8" melamine cabinet parts.
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Thu 27 June 2013, 04:45
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Replies: 778
Views: 504,233
Cabinet software
Buzz #60
One software that you might want to look at is Mozaik. It is very good for cabinet joinery and construction with different material thickness. For CNC it rents for $125.00 a month.
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Fri 01 April 2011, 03:46
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Replies: 51
Views: 58,309
Hi Ken,
I have setup a tool change station at...
Hi Ken,
I have setup a tool change station at the end of the table and am working on the tool change macro. Another thing that I have on the go is an auto tool zero location for different cutter...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Fri 26 November 2010, 06:25
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Replies: 51
Views: 58,309
Hi Mark,
I got one of the long nap rollers for...
Hi Mark,
I got one of the long nap rollers for rough surfaces at Home Depot and this worked well for getting in the groves. The only problem with just sealing the back is leakage from the adjoining...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Wed 17 November 2010, 04:22
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Replies: 51
Views: 58,309
Hi Ken,
I have been been busy doing millwork...
Hi Ken,
I have been been busy doing millwork for a chain of stores and haven't had a lot of time to work on the MechMate. A method that a friend of mine uses to keep the vacuum high at part that...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Sat 10 July 2010, 18:11
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Replies: 99
Views: 75,034
Hi Collin,
First of all nice job on the...
Hi Collin,
First of all nice job on the machine. One thing to keep in mind on the chain drive is over time the chain will stretch. We used the same type of chain on the inboard racing boat to...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Wed 16 June 2010, 16:11
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Replies: 479
Views: 534,108
Hi Robert,
I had some similar discrepancies and...
Hi Robert,
I had some similar discrepancies and found that setting the steps per unit can be done from the settings screen "AXIS CALIBRATION". I tried doing this with a dial indicator that has 1" of...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Thu 27 May 2010, 17:09
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Replies: 160
Views: 102,102
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Forum: 55. Dust Management
Fri 21 May 2010, 04:27
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Replies: 4
Views: 10,862
Hi David,
I will be running some parts today...
Hi David,
I will be running some parts today and I will be able to give you some readings. The spoil board needs to be surfaced on both sides to equalize the panel. I did only one side and after a...
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Forum: 55. Dust Management
Mon 17 May 2010, 12:59
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Replies: 4
Views: 10,862
Sorry guys I forgot to include the vacuum motor...
Sorry guys I forgot to include the vacuum motor info.http://www.centralvacuummotor.com/imperial.htm is the supplier and the motors are LH7123-13 on the Lighthouse Brand. With all four motors running...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Mon 17 May 2010, 12:59
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Replies: 51
Views: 58,309
Sorry guys I forgot to include the vacuum motor...
Sorry guys I forgot to include the vacuum motor info.http://www.centralvacuummotor.com/imperial.htm is the supplier and the motors are LH7123-13 on the Lighthouse Brand. With all four motors running...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Mon 17 May 2010, 12:34
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Replies: 51
Views: 58,309
Hi John,
The table size is 120"x60" ....
Hi John,
The table size is 120"x60" . Everything else is correct. I didn't realize when I started the build until I saw the start date. I've got to many jobs going and it is nice to have the...
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Forum: 55. Dust Management
Sat 15 May 2010, 05:13
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Replies: 4
Views: 10,862
(Copied from here -...
(Copied from here - http://www.mechmate.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1614)
:) Here are the pictures of the machine to date. The dust foot, vacuum grid and the supports for the vacuum system were...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Sat 15 May 2010, 05:13
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Replies: 51
Views: 58,309
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Fri 14 May 2010, 11:59
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Replies: 51
Views: 58,309
Hi Guys,
The decals are on, the vacuum hold...
Hi Guys,
The decals are on, the vacuum hold down works, I don"t have the second Z axis installed and will be installing Blurrys ATC instead when they are ready. I cannot claim for the design of...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Fri 07 May 2010, 15:29
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Replies: 51
Views: 58,309
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Forum: 60. Wiring & Cable Management
Fri 05 February 2010, 17:30
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Replies: 107
Views: 131,789
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Forum: 50. Toolheads
Fri 05 February 2010, 17:30
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Replies: 37
Views: 45,332
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Forum: 50. Toolheads
Fri 05 February 2010, 13:43
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Replies: 37
Views: 45,332
Hi Ken,
I have one of these too. Right now I...
Hi Ken,
I have one of these too. Right now I am running it by the front panel. I did try wiring to a relay for start and run from Mach3. This worked ok until I ran the table surfacing file. When...
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Forum: 60. Wiring & Cable Management
Fri 05 February 2010, 13:43
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Replies: 107
Views: 131,789
Copied from another thread:
. . . . . . ...
Copied from another thread:
. . . . . . When the load picked up on the spindle the connection between the Smooth stepper and the BOB was lost. I found that the shield on the cable power supply...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Thu 04 February 2010, 19:36
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Replies: 51
Views: 58,309
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Forum: Introduce yourself and start planning
Thu 04 February 2010, 19:20
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Replies: 17
Views: 14,545
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Forum: Introduce yourself and start planning
Thu 04 February 2010, 18:27
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Replies: 17
Views: 14,545
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Thu 04 February 2010, 18:24
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Replies: 51
Views: 58,309
Well it is finally moving! I managed to surface...
Well it is finally moving! I managed to surface the table top. :) It has been a long hall to get to this point! What I have learned so far - I am not an electronics person - I am a mechanical person....
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Forum: About this Forum
Thu 31 December 2009, 15:21
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Replies: 25
Views: 35,555
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