Mach3 is control software for CNC machines. It interprets G-code and tells the machine hardware what to do. It’s made by Newfangled solutions and their web page is here The user manual is here
Tag: Metal Tools
Bending brake
A Harbor Freight 30″ sheet metal bending brake is located in the metal shop. Don’t use on sheet metal thicker than 17 gauge steel Usage: A thick piece of rectangular bar-stock is used in conjunction with this brake as work-holding. It should always be stored with the brake when not in use. Please clamp accordingly. …
Metal Cutting Lathes
We have 2 metal cutting lathes at AMT [[Taig_Metal_Mini_Lathe|Taig_Metal_Mini_Lathe]] is a very small lathe with no lead screw or power feeds. [[Jet_9x20_Metal_Cutting_Lathe|Jet 9×20 Metal Cutting Lathe]] is a bigger, more powerful and more versatile lathe which can cut threads and other cool stuff that lathes do. [[Category:Equipment]][[Category:Metal]]
Jet 9×20 Metal Cutting Lathe
This is our larger, more capable metal turning lathe. == KEEP DUST COVER ON WHEN NOT IN USE!!! == This machine shares the room with the CNC Router, which creates a lot of dust. The lathe will not work very well if the works get gummed up with sawdust, so please keep the dust cover …
AMT029 CNC mini mill
Known issues: No limit switches on Z-axis so be careful. If you hit the mechanical stops and hear the stepper motors skipping, the software will lose track of where the cutter is, and the rest of your job will be messed up. Need to check calibrations to verify that cutter moves correct distance. Some of …
AMT030 Jet Metal Lathe
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