This link covers setting offsets on the lathe http://www.denfordata.com/bb/viewtopic.php?t=73&highlight=offsets With regard to the teacher only wanting to program positive numbers he can only do this if he does not want the tool to move in a negative direction. On a mill this would result in the too...

You will loose any programs stored in the memory by doing as Martin says but there is little other choice.

Please let us know how you get on.

Good Luck!

The origin of the part in the design software does not matter. When you bring it in to Quick CAM to can orient the part within the billet. On the last page of the Wizard just before you post process the file there is the option to move the origin in all 3 axes. :!: Check out the tutorials in the Hel...

Glad you got on line.

The part numbers for this are on the computer system at Denford as are the Machine Bills but we do not have many if any of the parts now following a stores clear out a couple of years ago.

Good luck!

Having spoken to Admin it sounds like the licence file is not installed where the software expects it to be. The software looks for a valid SecKey.tff file in the directory as the application exe file. If it is not found in this directory the software scans for a dongle on the parallel port and if n...

With most chucks the sequence to fitting jaws is. Take all jaws out of the chuck. The chuck body and jaws will be marked 1,2,3 or similar. align all the jaws with the slots then turn the chuck in an unlocking direction as the scroll passes each jaw you will feel the jaw lift then drop at the point w...

Looks good. How have you created the Vacuum? We have some adaptors that plug into a standard vacuum cleaner hose that allow air to pass through the vacuum so cooling it but also creating a vacuum on a smaller diameter pipe. We have sold these for about £5 on our Ebay store. If anyone is interested w...

When making the first tool change is the tool fitted in the spindle and an empty slot in the carocell? When the tool comes down to be dropped into the carocell and it crashes is it just touching the carocell or trying to drive a long way past the position? If you do the tool change without a tool yo...

I do know some schools have used 2 of the red blocks to secure the bar in place of the single one.

You could modify your fixture and drill out the bar so you could then screw it down from the top into the red base. You would then be able to lock it down with an allen key?

Good Luck!

I noticed the note at the begining of the thread relating to the motor current on the machine. The stepper rating of 2.1 A relates to the winding current. If the windings are connected in series then the max current is 2.1A. If the windings are paralleled up the drive current can be increased to 1.4...

The Triac and Triton are both in the process of being redesigned. A new machine will be released in the new year! It will improve on both the Triac and Triton.

Watch this space for a full specification and photos

I have not tried to cut foam board before but would suggest you try either selecting a very soft material and see how it cuts. If it does not cut through try increasing the intensity or a different material setting. You could also try two passes over the same part or deep engraving (on a blue line) ...

The novaturn has a Denfrd control fitted though the programming is based on Fanuc codes.

If you have a Novaturn go to the help and it will tell you the supported G&M codes.

Please refer to the link below. This will let you identify the control card you have and then the apropriate upgrade. I think you will have the rack mounted card so the UGR007 will probably apply. You can only upgrade within the version of software you have for free. Provided the machine has a rack ...

I agree with ADMIM. It is worth an hour to write down all the parameters and diagnostics. If you ever see a message BAT flashing on the operators panel then it is a warning the battery backup is low. If you dont replace the batteries you will loose the parameters. If you see the BAT message DO NOT T...

The Fanuc OT does have some commands to clear all programs in memory also all parameters and offsets. You must make sure you do not clear the parameters as this would be a big problem. With the power to the machine OFF To clear all stored programs Press in the DELETE key and hold down then power on....

When you say it runs slower how do you know this? Are you using a tacho to get the speed or are you reading the on screen reading? Have you got a spindle overide knob on the machine? Is this set to 100%. What is the top speed you can achive if you try to run the spindle at maximum? In the black cont...

Ordering spares from Denford is simple enough. All you have to do is tell us what you want and we can give you a price and delivery date (IF THE PART IS NOT IN STOCK AND HAS TO BE MANUFACTURED). You then send us a check and we will ship the goods. The difficult bit with a machine the age of yours is...

I now understand you are using a laser to engrave the picture. To try and print a picture with a laser on wood is dificult as slight variations in the wood will cause the image to be darker in some areas. The best way to get round this is to convert the image using a package such as photoshop to tur...

The Password is "dennymaster" This is covered in the help but early versions of Quick CAM 2D Design may not have a help section. To set up materials to start with you do this in VR Milling 5. You go to the SETUP, MATERIALS, EDIT MATERIALS MENU and you can then add your own materials with feeds speed...