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  1. little ol' e

    Finding Lathe Spindle center line in CNC with multiple tools

    When you programmed your 1 way boxed toolpath. Do you have an option for optimization? It may not matter with the part you machined, but, If so, optimization will leave you a much better uniform 3D sidestep finish when travelling in 1 direction. You won't see a greater sidestep when travelling...
  2. little ol' e

    Finding Lathe Spindle center line in CNC with multiple tools

    I wonder why they hammered STL file imports, I suppose they can no longer support some translators within the CAD ? If I design and machine in Mastercam, I can regenerate without too much problem. However, I would have to generate a new CAM file as well if I make a design change in Solid works...
  3. little ol' e

    Finding Lathe Spindle center line in CNC with multiple tools

    Looks great, Nice work! Looks like the software you are using has decent capabilities.
  4. little ol' e

    Tool Do I need a Machinist Clamping Set?

    I agree with others to make your own as needed. 4140 is decent enough material for t-nuts, although mine are made from A2 and heat treated. I find S7 threaded rod is much better than the studs offered in any set available on the market these days.
  5. little ol' e

    How to drill 1-2-3 blocks

    @Janger , Drilling with carbide will take some time if you blast it with air but it would be expensive. I would plunge the holes out with a carbide endmill if you can. If you use coolant, that will be your enemy and work against you. I agree with @Dabbler on annealing the process.
  6. little ol' e

    Fixture plate for CNC Router

    Ok, thanks. I will need to look at the things you mentioned.
  7. little ol' e

    Finding Lathe Spindle center line in CNC with multiple tools

    Sounds good, Thanks for the clarification. I don't have a tool height setter like you posted. I still do it the old way. Both absolute and incremental, depending on which machine I'm using. I need to look into getting a couple 1 of these days .
  8. little ol' e

    Fixture plate for CNC Router

    I missed your response a while back, but yes, I don't have any experience with CNC routers or adding plates to them . I'm considering purchasing a CNC router for my son if he continues the interest. I often do think outside the box, but having said that... My thinking was/is; If I'm...
  9. little ol' e

    Finding Lathe Spindle center line in CNC with multiple tools

    Good to hear, I hope it works out .
  10. little ol' e

    Finding Lathe Spindle center line in CNC with multiple tools

    I'm not sure what you mean here. On your CNC mill, Are you setting your tools incrementally from your tool setter in relationship to your G54 fixture offset? Or are you using the absolute position from your machine home position?
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