Thanks all. The sketchup file would work, but it's tricky as it appears to be a mesh and I need a solid. SolidWorks has trouble with it. I'll keep looking.
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Thanks all. The sketchup file would work, but it's tricky as it appears to be a mesh and I need a solid. SolidWorks has trouble with it. I'll keep looking.
Hello all,
Before I go down the road of creating a CAD model of my machine, I'd like to know if one already exists. I'm looking for a solid model (STEP, Parasolid, etc) of the Shopbot PRT 96...
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I have a shopbot prt 96 with a power problem. Here is what's happening. When I switch it on, the mean well light turns on, and then the control board turns on for a second and then turns...
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I'm running in to trouble with my bot. Seems like when I turn it on, I don't hear the motors power up (normally I hear a subtle sound as if power is getting to them.) The power switch...
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I have a question that I could use some help with. I have used Komacel and really like it. The glossy white is awesome because I don't have to paint it for any signs that need to be...
Yes, pictures would help greatly. For reduction, is it reasonable to find a solution (homemade, bought on ebay, etc) and then just configure the values in the post and control? Thanks.
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It’s been a while since I’ve posted, but I am tackling a project and could use some advice. I have an older (2005 era) PRT 96. My project is to build a rotary axis. (But before...
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I am looking for plastic sheets that are 3/4 inch thick to be used for making tap handles for a brewery. As a test, I tried using leftover King Starboard plastic and it works great, but...
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I’m having some trouble with my PRT 96. I bought it around 2005 so it’s close to 10 years old. The control box is the old black one, and the software is 3.4.27PRT. I...
Hmmm I never thought of that. This material was hard, so I'm thinking it wasnt vinyl. (unless that stuff can be hard...I always thought it was thin sheets with adhesive) I was just thinking it was...
Hmmm, interesting. Thanks for the suggestion. I did some checking and it appears pretty thin. I'll dig some more as it might be useful in the future.
I guess another way to look at it is like...
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I have a sign material question that I’d like to throw out there.
I’ve seen engraved signs up close that appear to be perfect on the outside. No imperfections, no paint...
Thanks for your help everyone. We have run into another little snag. The building department of the town where we are hanging the sign is asking for documentation that the anchoring system we are...
Hi Joe,
Wow - really nice! Thanks for the pictures....and no, I don't see any hardware. :-) I think that perhaps I don't understand your fastening method. Is this pic similar to how you mount...
Hi Joe,
Thanks for the info. I think that I'll have to try that method in the future. For this sign, since it is oval I'm not sure how the brackets on top and bottom would work. Plus, the...
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Thanks for the advice. There was a little delay, but the sign is cut, being painted as we speak...er...type, and it should be installed within a few weeks. I did have one question on...
Thanks Ron, that's good info. Just what I wanted to hear. How would you fasten the MDO to the HDU? Would you typically glue, screw, or a combination of both? And if glue is involved, what type do...
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I am making a one sided oval shaped sign that is approx 8 ft wide by 4 ft high. It will be mounted to the side of a building, and lit from 2 lights below the sign. The building owner...
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I know this thread is pretty old - but the scenario has come up again with a new sign. But first....the results of the old sign:
I decided to use Extira for both sides of the sign. I...
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I have been running into this same issue for years. I do a lot of indoor sign work. I use MDF because it is cheap. I paint, mask, cut, paint, and I'm done...(usually!)
The MDF that I...
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Thanks for the info. If anyone can chime in, I'd like to know if anyone has had success making a double sided sign out of:
1. Extira, and sandwiching the two pieces with a sheet of...
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Joe, I was thinking about MDO but since I will be carving the letters into the MDO, I assumed I'd have to seal the heck out of it. Is that true? Also, this sign is going to...
Good info. I'm curious about the "pocketed letters."
Are you saying that you had to remove the letters and replace them with new painted letters? How did you remove the old ones without...
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I am building a double sided sign that is 50 inches x 24 inches. It’s a simple v-carved sign, green background with White or Tan letters. It will be mounted between 2 4x4’s (already...
Thanks everyone. I will try reinstalling everything from the ground up. Where can I get a firmware update? I didn't see it when I downloaded the control software. Thanks.