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    Thanks for the feedback, Just to clarify...The...

    Thanks for the feedback,

    Just to clarify...The CNC is enclosed in a room but the operator sits outside and is able to view the machine through safety glass windows in the shutter doors. So let's...
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    Another Input 4 question

    My workplace had a visit from a Health and Safety inspector a while back, and despite our ShopBot being housed an enclosed in a room, we were asked to install a safety mechanism to stop the CNC from...
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    Another Input 4 question

    We have a PRS Alpha ShotBot purchased 2008-9. We recently had a visit from a health and safety inspector and despite the CNC being in an enclosed room they wanted us to install a stop switch...
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    108 Volts DC shock from Zero plate

    I have a PRS Alpha that I purchased in late 2008.
    It has been running fine but today I got a 50hz buzz from the zero plate when I held it and put my other hand on the X Axis rail which is grounded....
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    Thanks Brady, good to know.

    Thanks Brady, good to know.
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    X backlash / movement

    I have a PRS Alpha, I was having some cutting accuracy problems so have recently changed the pinion gears. It is cutting fine but I just have a question.

    I have read that there should not be any...
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    HI all, Just a quick update. managed to cut...

    HI all,

    Just a quick update. managed to cut the block using a 1/2" downward spiral traveling at 5ips and 7500 rps.

    Thanks for all the help.
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    I think downspiral bit will be the way to go, not...

    I think downspiral bit will be the way to go, not sure if I will be able to find a compression bit that is 4" long but I will do some research.

    I will create a roughing path to cut a little...
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    Help cutting a Birch Ply 2.5/3D form

    Hi, I am hoping that someone might be able to offer some advice with a difficult job I have on.

    At our workshop we have a PRSAlpha with the 4HP spindle and extra height in the Z axis. We have...
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