cnc

I saved up and wanted to buy a 3D Printer earlier this year. The problem was there were too many options! In March I gave up looking, overwhelmed by too much information. I probably could have started building one but the amount of work for that would have been even bigger than researching to...

I just finished my first real project using the new 4th axis that I built for my CNC router and posted at http://www.hobby-machinist.com/threads/4th-axis-harmonic-drive-build.57318/. I used it to engrave a micrometer dial that will be part of adjustable carriage stop for my lathe. I did the...

Hi, new to the forum and looking to get into machining. For now looking and learning, I am hoping to get a new or used mill in the near future. Ultimately, I would like it to be CNC, be it a machine that comes with it or a package I install down the road. My question is if you have a CNC...

Here is a link for a online auction for a machine shop. https://henslinauctions.proxibid.com/asp/Catalog.asp?aid=123776&lr=1488479085104 There are several mills and some CNC equipment. Bring a trailer.

Hi everybody. I thought I would start the Journey of my build based on the recommendation from TomS. I've listed some of the parts I have down below and a list of what I need to finish the build. Parts Purchased: 2x 1600 oz Stepper motors for the X and Y axis 2x 60v 350 watt power supply for...

Anyone have any real world experience with Fusion 360 CAM? I have been using TurboCad 18 and Visual Mill 2012 to make the posts to run my Syil X4+ using Mach3 and MachStdMill screen set. All of these programs are fairly old and in need of updating. However, updates are more expensive than I can...

Working on building the shop bit by bit. I learned today that Ii really despise drywall. Just another step in the process you can follow along on my youtube channel.

Made this and thought I would share. Includes a .500 shank tool and a 1 inch tool holder for larger lathes ZIP Includes: Pictures Inventor IPT file DWG file Mach3 Gcode 3 Tools used Engraver bitl for engraving (use whatever you like) 1/2 flat endmill for outside profile 1/8 flat endmill for...

Hey guys, I don't post much here, usually just read a lot, but here's part one of a new project I've just started. A short intro and table disassembly. Skip right to the video or read my boring explanation of why I'm doing this below. I'll post new content as I complete it, but this is a spare...

I'm wanting to start buying some equipment to start my own shop but I don't have a ton of money to work with. I've seen old Bridgeport's with CNC controls on EBay for $4500-$6000 but I've also been told auctions are where I will get the best prices. I guess what I'm wondering is if anyone has...

Hi folks, I'm setting up a production facility for the hardware company I'm working for. I've heard people talk about shop management/ DNC softwares but I haven't used any. More specifically: 1) Do you use software tools that allow you to remotely monitor your shop? I'll be traveling back and...