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by Steve
Wed 26 Jan , 2022 11:55 am
Forum: PCB Engraver
Topic: Secret Home on PCB Engraver
Replies: 0
Views: 6372

Secret Home on PCB Engraver

If you are having problems homing a PCB Engraver it could be that somthing is preventing an axis reaching a home switch or there could be an issue with Sust in the swich. By clicking the secret home button the machine thinks it has completed the homing routine in the position it is currently in and ...
by Steve
Mon 24 Jan , 2022 18:20 pm
Forum: Mirac
Topic: Mirac Mechanical Parts/Drawings
Replies: 2
Views: 4631

Re: Mirac Mechanical Parts/Drawings

Hi Kevin,

I am afraid we have uploaded the drawings that were available.

If you have a specific part requirment let us know and we will see if there are any parts lists we can refer to.
by Steve
Mon 24 Jan , 2022 11:45 am
Forum: Software
Topic: LOST SOFTWARE
Replies: 0
Views: 7356

LOST SOFTWARE

If have lost your software CDs and failed to back up the licence codes you would have to repurchase licences for the products you need. However, if the software is still installed on computers, you will be able to recover the licence files. If you have bought a second hand machine you would have to ...
by Steve
Mon 24 Jan , 2022 10:42 am
Forum: F1 / 4x4 / GT Racing In Schools
Topic: Tool Hovering above the block z-axis
Replies: 3
Views: 4899

Re: Tool Hovering above the block z-axis

Did you set the Z datum position in the center of the spiggot holding the model Block? With the tool touching on the surface of the block the program position should read z +32.5 I would also check that the tool is able to travel down in the Z axis beyond the centre line of the block. If not you may...
by Steve
Wed 22 Dec , 2021 18:00 pm
Forum: Project Of The Week
Topic: Tessellation Project Lizard
Replies: 2
Views: 12345

Tessellation Project Lizard

A new Project of the week using LaserCAM 2D Design.
Lizard 2.jpg
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Download the LaserCAM file here:
Lizard Tesellation.zip
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Download the DXF file here:

LIZARD TESELLATION.DXF
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by Steve
Tue 14 Dec , 2021 18:37 pm
Forum: F1 / 4x4 / GT Racing In Schools
Topic: Using the F1 jig to cut a 4th Axis
Replies: 2
Views: 5017

Re: Using the F1 jig to cut a 4th Axis

The QuickCAM CAR Wizard will only create the sides of the car. If you want to cut from the top and bottom you have to make the offset calculations yourself but they are not too difficult. I am not sure what you mean by an Old F1 Fixture? It should be possible to mount the car in 90 degree increments...
by Steve
Tue 14 Dec , 2021 18:26 pm
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Sherline 4345 connection to Sprint drive board
Replies: 3
Views: 5867

Re: Sherline 4345 connection to Sprint drive board

Hi,

Find attached drawings of how the Sprint drive was connected to the Micromill in 2000
by Steve
Tue 14 Dec , 2021 18:17 pm
Forum: QuickTURN 2D Design
Topic: Drilling and boring?
Replies: 3
Views: 6041

Re: Drilling and boring?

Hi The issue is somthing to do with the DWG import as the lines of the profile are not valid. You need to draw a profile that is a single polyline and import that. The attached profile was drawn in QuickTURN and should work OK Internals have a few rules and the tool library must be set correctly. As...
by Steve
Tue 14 Dec , 2021 17:44 pm
Forum: Software
Topic: 2 mirac missing computers and software
Replies: 3
Views: 6968

Re: 2 mirac missing computers and software

Hi, Depending on the age of the machine and the control card in them the machines may have run with VR Turning software. A photo of the control card and the EPROM on it would help. The serial number label would also probably say the software and year of manufacture. If its newer thatn 2000 Its proba...
by Steve
Mon 06 Dec , 2021 12:14 pm
Forum: TechSoft 2D Design
Topic: SOLIDWORKS TO QUICKTURN 2D
Replies: 1
Views: 13289

Re: SOLIDWORKS TO QUICKTURN 2D

Hi,

If you wanted to export to the lathe directly from solid works you would have to post process the file within solid works.

If you dont have a post processor then you would have to create one.

The information required is available on the forum.

https://www.denfordata.com/bb/viewforum.php?f=16
by Steve
Mon 06 Dec , 2021 12:10 pm
Forum: Novamill
Topic: novamill stopped while setting it up for a job.
Replies: 16
Views: 16998

Re: novamill stopped while setting it up for a job.

What is displayed on the 7 Segment display?
by Steve
Tue 23 Nov , 2021 18:49 pm
Forum: Novamill
Topic: Novamill Stepper motors dead?
Replies: 12
Views: 12876

Re: Novamill Stepper motors dead?

Denford can supply a replacement Base board with the stepper drives. They have stock.
by Steve
Tue 23 Nov , 2021 18:46 pm
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Help with emergency stop button
Replies: 2
Views: 5695

Re: Help with emergency stop button

Could you provide a few photos of the outside of the machine where the power cable comes in? also the front of the machine. Is there a robot port on the side of the machine? There may be an E-Stop link needs connecting there. Also a photo of the serial Number plate would help. It looks like an early...
by Steve
Tue 23 Nov , 2021 18:42 pm
Forum: Electronics
Topic: 2.4 battety replacement microrouter
Replies: 1
Views: 4940

Re: 2.4 battety replacement microrouter

The battery is not used on the circuit so can be simply removed by cutting the leads with the power off
by Steve
Fri 29 Oct , 2021 8:13 am
Forum: QuickTURN 2D Design
Topic: Cam Wizard not specifying roughing cuts.
Replies: 13
Views: 13473

Re: Cam Wizard not specifying roughing cuts.

I can simulate the issue if I specify a billet of 39mm or more.
We will take a look into what is causing this but at least you have a work around for now.
by Steve
Thu 28 Oct , 2021 13:21 pm
Forum: QuickTURN 2D Design
Topic: Cam Wizard not specifying roughing cuts.
Replies: 13
Views: 13473

Re: Cam Wizard not specifying roughing cuts.

Have you tried downloading the file I posted earlier? dome.zip?

It could be somthing you did when importing the DXF.
by Steve
Wed 27 Oct , 2021 10:05 am
Forum: Novamill
Topic: novamill stopped while setting it up for a job.
Replies: 16
Views: 16998

Re: novamill stopped while setting it up for a job.

Hi the battery has no function on the board and could simply be removed with no ill effect.

The battery can leak acid and cause problems on the board so cleaning around the terminals may have helped.
by Steve
Wed 27 Oct , 2021 10:02 am
Forum: QuickTURN 2D Design
Topic: Cam Wizard not specifying roughing cuts.
Replies: 13
Views: 13473

Re: Cam Wizard not specifying roughing cuts.

Hardware render uses the basic windows graphics card as oposed to advanced graphic driver. I have downloaded the latest version of Quickturn you may want to try this as mine works fine with either angle selected for the turning tip. Had you changed any other values in the tooling? I would also look ...