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workinforwood

workinforwood

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I've been saving up a long time for a new tool. Finally came to a decision after months of research and study of economics compared to where my business is at. I really wanted something fully enclosed with tool changer but its just not feasable at this point..I have to start a bit smaller and try and grow my way up, the only logical decision I can think of since the business has to support its own costs and growth.

I ordered the Syil X5 speedmaster, liquid cooled 25000 rpm spindle, 4 axis full package, pump cooling kit and continuous 4 axis virtual mill software. No just have to wait, 45 to 60 day backlog for new machines. Gives me time to clean shop and make a spot for it. Should be exciting to expose my imagination to the computer. I'm 1 step closer at least to my dreams of taking back at least a micro piece of the pie from China.
 
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Jeff, I've seen that machine...something tells me you are about to start making some serious new metal pen components...Doc
 
When it comes ill take pics and start playing with it. Shouldn't take long before I get it to the point where it helps yall empty those bank accounts! Now I need another bigger one, and a swiss screw machine, a yag, and a hot press injection mold machine, cnc welder, list never ends!:biggrin:
 
Nice investment. Now if you need any help with code or other ways to spend your money, just let me know. I think you will really like the CNC world. If you haven't done so already, the time waiting for your machine will be well spent practicing to write simple G-code and running on a free simulator.
 
workinforwood said:
I've been saving up a long time for a new tool. Finally came to a decision after months of research and study of economics compared to where my business is at. I really wanted something fully enclosed with tool changer but its just not feasable at this point..I have to start a bit smaller and try and grow my way up, the only logical decision I can think of since the business has to support its own costs and growth.

I ordered the Syil X5 speedmaster, liquid cooled 25000 rpm spindle, 4 axis full package, pump cooling kit and continuous 4 axis virtual mill software. No just have to wait, 45 to 60 day backlog for new machines. Gives me time to clean shop and make a spot for it. Should be exciting to expose my imagination to the computer. I'm 1 step closer at least to my dreams of taking back at least a micro piece of the pie from China.
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Now there's an interesting combo. Good luck. I hope to see some fantastic new fabs
 
Jeff, that is one serious machine!! Can't wait to see the product. :)
 
workinforwood said:
Bruce, I bought the virtual mill software. What I don't understand is why they say I should by a PC not a laptop, and yet everyone displays their machines with a laptop. What's the dif?
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My guess is Jeff, that they mean a PC/IBM type machine and not a Mac. The term PC has become a "catch all" for the Dell/ IBM type computers.
 
There is effectively no difference between a desk top computer and a lap top, so it shouldn't matter which one you use.

Laptops are generally slower then desk tops (with the same basic specs) so that may be the reason? But it doesn't make sense.

Did they happen to say netbook? (which has a slower CPU and the OS is capable of less).

AK
 
Ah..I'm no expert but the answer s inadequate power supply. Real expensive laptops usually do ok but most can't handle the power draw from running cnc software. A simple $300 box pc from best buy is recommended, just minimum. No game and sound cards and all that good stuff. So all power is for software only. Interesting
 
Jeff, look forward to seeing your new creations. I'll take a guess at the computer question. They may consider it an industrial application where standard laptops are not considered "tough enough". It certainly isn't the computing power, and keys can be added to laptop connectors if needed. Industrial laptops are very costly.
 
I think the reason most use desktops has to do with how they handle power requirements and laptops may cause interruptions. If you run Mach3, most of the controllers that handle that need a parallel port. Not that you can't do that with a laptop, but I think they are pseudo parallel if they even have one and may cause you grief. I'm no expert, but the ones I do talk to recommend an older PC with Windows XP. Not that you can't make something else work, but when I don't know better I prefer to go with the majority. So if you can, get a machine with a real parallel port.

Also get a flexible (as in rubber) keyboard. They're cheap and dust proof for the shop. Just google flexible keyboard.
 
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