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    Are the edges of the pressure foot beveled so...

    Are the edges of the pressure foot beveled so they don't catch/bind against the material on x and y movements where cuts have already been made adjacent to the current cutting location?
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    I'll give those settings a try. While we are on...

    I'll give those settings a try. While we are on the Trupan subject, anyone know of a link or have recommendations on dying or staining? I'm interested in black. What is the best practice using...
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    Trupan best bit, feed and speed question

    Anyone aware of a link or have a recommendation on the best bit (I hear the DLC bits are very good), feed and speed for Trupan?
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    Installing the Spindle Control Board

    Has anyone installed a Spindle Control Board on an HSD / Yaskawa V74X? Anything I should be aware of that the manual or instructions does not cover?
  5. Yes grounding was one of the enhancements,...

    Yes grounding was one of the enhancements, however that didn't solve my problem. Although that needed to be done anyway!
  6. Wanted to report back that it appears I now have...

    Wanted to report back that it appears I now have reliable machine, whew! I have cut for approximately 20 hours without losing position. That is more than 4 times longer than I've ever gone without...
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    Thanks for the good feedback!

    Thanks for the good feedback!
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    X Motor Tracks Not Long Enough?

    I've looked at just about everything and have taken a number of measures to eliminate losing position on my machine. As I'm continuing to try to eliminate this problem, one thing I noticed that I...
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    I feel your frustration. I'm still dealing with...

    I feel your frustration. I'm still dealing with and working through losing position, broken bits, ruined product, etc. I have a question for those of you losing position as the problem seems to...
  10. - I installed Ferrite filters on every comm wire...

    - I installed Ferrite filters on every comm wire I could find and at both ends. I also have my power cables separated from my comm cables in the X and Y echains.
    - I removed the ground wire...
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    If this is a unit values issue, this happened to...

    If this is a unit values issue, this happened to me when I first received my machine. If memory serves me, these are the steps I took to resolve the incorrect settings that ShopBot sent me.

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  12. Gene, the #6 ground is attached to the same lug...

    Gene, the #6 ground is attached to the same lug as the main service ground wire, the neutrals are on the opposite side of the panel.
    David, looking back at the "grounding your shopbot"...
  13. Z-Zero losing position on new machine, anyone else having this issue?

    A have a PRSstandard 48x96, purchased in 09. It was suggested by another member I post this here for more feedback.

    I wonder if I have something wrong with my grounding or a different problem....
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    I wonder if I have something wrong with my...

    I wonder if I have something wrong with my grounding or a different problem. I went back and checked all my grounding connections to ensure they were tight and I'm still losing position. Now it is...
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    Thanks for the feedback.

    Thanks for the feedback.
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    Assuming this is a grounding issue (most likely),...

    Assuming this is a grounding issue (most likely), I think I am part of the problem. After inspecting my machine, I noticed some grounding wires were not connected. I'm in a garage that is starving...
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    Terry, I am actually losing the x and y during...

    Terry, I am actually losing the x and y during the cutting operation. Guess I need to go back and check the grounding again. Do you know of a way to identify if or where the machine is not...
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    Z-Zero Losing Position

    My machine PRSstandard 96x48 - 2009 model is losing Z-Zero position. It is OK most of the time, once in a while it gets off by between a 1/4" to 1/2" mostly on the x, yet I have seen the y affected...
  19. Great feedback, sounds like a V bit is the way to...

    Great feedback, sounds like a V bit is the way to go without manual labor with a slight angle cut or perfect squares with a little manual labor. Decision time for me, this helps, thank you!
  20. Are Sharp 90 Degree Inside Corners Possible without Intersecting 2 pieces

    Anyone know if it is possible to cut an inside corner of a closed rectangle (an ' L ' shape cut) where the results are not rounded in the corner without having to intersect 2 or more separate pieces?...
  21. Interesting thought. Looks like the first link I...

    Interesting thought. Looks like the first link I provided in my previous post has dynamic content and is no longer useful. Too late to edit the post, the second/youtube link should work. I'm...
  22. The advice absolutely improved the quality of the...

    The advice absolutely improved the quality of the cut, thanks for the helping hand! The O-flute bits made a big difference as well as the speeds. I found to produce the optimal results of the cut...
  23. Gary, found it, thanks. Are you using a...

    Gary, found it, thanks. Are you using a compressor or air pump for the air source? I have a fish tank pump I was thinking might work as the source with some clear tubing running through the echain...
  24. I got to thinking a little bit more about Gary's...

    I got to thinking a little bit more about Gary's note about the air blower. Is there a link to an example of a good configuration?
  25. Good deal Brady, thanks for the information. I...

    Good deal Brady, thanks for the information. I placed my order, should be a fun-filled weekend!
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