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  1. J

    Looking for recommendations for flexible "fabric" way covers.

    This guy designed a pretty neat way cover:
  2. J

    Need Macro for Renishaw tool break detection

    This is for a Haas, but the Fanuc flavor should be similar: https://www.practicalmachinist.com/forum/threads/tool-breakage-detection-routine-enhancement-for-haas.375013/
  3. J

    Seeking feedback on Business Brokers and selling a business

    Has anyone here used a business broker to sell their business? It seems I get at least 4 or 5 letters / email from brokers on a monthly basis and I've been kicking the idea of retiring. Before reaching out to one of them, I was wondering if anyone here has recommendations, advise or...
  4. J

    97 Partner MB20 No Signal/White Screen

    IDK if this will help, but it's a Milltronics troubleshooting guide.
  5. J

    Esprit Cam, a review

    The post processor company Houdini16 linked to sure doesn't spend much money on their website...I hope they put more effort in their posts :rolleyes5:
  6. J

    Solidworks prices more than doubling?

    Sorry, not the Russian people per se, but the rotten eggs in the Kremlin.
  7. J

    Solidworks prices more than doubling?

    The Russians are the good guys? You've got to be kidding :nutter:
  8. J

    Benchman VMC 5000 with Acramatic 2100 control help.

    I don't know anything about the Acramatic 2100 control, but that message is telling you the motherboard BIOS battery is dead and needs to be replaced. If you're lucky, it's replaceable without any de-soldering. It probably looks like a quarter sized disc on the motherboard and it should have...
  9. J

    Centroid M15-Upgrade and Workarounds For Using Now

    You could setup serial communication via RS232. Also, check your servos...if you have DC motors you'll need to replace them or use an Allin1DC board.
  10. J

    4x6 ups label printer needed

    I bought a Rollo a couple of years ago and it's been great. https://www.rollo.com/product/rollo-printer/ You can get free labels from UPS.
  11. J

    Titan is peddling Syil?

    I inquired on pricing. Attached are the price lists for the X5 and X7...in case anyone is interested.
  12. J

    OT Anti-Virus Software---helpful or not?

    I think I'd stay away from Kaspersky: The Russian-owned company has been reported to be in communication with Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) and is responsible for providing them with real-time intelligence and identifying data of customers’ computers. Plus, the domain of the Russian...
  13. J

    Machining C510 (C51000 0r 510) phosphor bronze - recommended feed & speeds?

    Does anyone here have experience machining 510 phosphor bronze (sometimes referred to as C510 or C51000)? I need to make a few internally threaded bushings out of 5/8" diameter rod. The bronze is full hard, condition H04. I usually reference HSMAdvisor for feed and speed, but this...
  14. J

    Fusion 360 (compensation)

    I would guess the Fusion360 settings and defaults are hold-overs from HSMWorks (Fusion360 CAM is based off it). There's a convoluted way of changing defaults in HSMWorks and it may be the same in Fusion360..IDK. 1. First you have to create an operation (ex. roughing profile). 2. Then right...
  15. J

    Scrap or sell 6061 drops.................

    Please add me to the list for a box.
  16. J

    control upgrade to replace fagor 800tgi

    If your lathe has dual MPGs, you'll need to go with at least an AcornSix, but your amps will need to be able to accept step/direction signals (doubtful) as it is not a "closed loop" control. You could replace the old servos and amps with brushless units that accept step/dir signals. If you...
  17. J

    OT: Who Else Rides a Motorcycle?

    I try to get a "reset ride" in every weekend
  18. J

    Haas Mini Mill, how old is too old?

    I don't want to get into any argument, but if you're looking at a Haas MiniMill, consider getting a super mini mill or SMM2. They're not that much bigger, but have move travel, I move mine around with a standard 5500# rated pallet jack and some of them have a 20 tool tool-changer (the 10 tool...
  19. J

    Haas Mini Mill, how old is too old?

    Haas machines with the non-supported control usually have an analog spindle load meter on the console. Section 179 tax deduction is valid on used equipment as long as it's new to you.
  20. J

    Double vise workholding options…

    I've had good luck with MonsterJaws and they usually have 4" jaws in stock.

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