you should be able do that with any 4 axis CNC. This is the SPEED. The back side of the Saw transmission has a second exit half gas connection for this work.

https://youtu.be/xh0fT4OUPac

I have an extra Stand for a Laser Projector for sale. gotta clean up the showroom.

Call me if interested

http://stone.cmsna.com/brochures/laser_stand.pdf

Manny, The FORMAX is the exact same saw as the SPRINT but smaller and without all the options available to the SPRINT. We have been making that machine for almost as long as the SPRINT and wanted some separation between the 2 machines. The motor and the 5 Axis Knuckle are the same as the SPRINT. The...

Lots of photos and videos of customer work.

Check it out

https://www.facebook.com/groups/653389518026062/

This discussion has grown tiresome

I too was shocked to hear the sad news this weekend and after reading these many posts in his honor, I am reminded of the simple things. Mike always stopped by our booth to say hello, both here and in Italy. Always had a smile on his face and an outstreched hand. Always took a few minutes to ask wha...

Weak music but cool machine


http://www.cmsna.com/blog/2013/11/

It looks like Alpha is going to give us a 4C to put in our booth at the IMTS show in Chicago if anyone is interested in seeing it.

Cevin

There is a high temp sensor inside the spindle but it is not readable.

If your machine is off for a few days and it's been cold in your shop, a short warm up cycle is recommended. This is to neutralize the internal temp of the grease and bearings. multiple time per day is not necessary.

Cevin

I think this was assembled in a Maserati plant

Cool video about how they build the 4C. Check the CMS machine

http://youtu.be/5gWOGre42pQ

This months blog post is about how temperature affects accuracy.

http://www.cmsna.com/blog/2013/08/tempe ... materials/

Another Blog post from head of Metrology at CMS

http://www.cmsna.com/blog/2013/06/of-to ... c-machines

The SFA group just left our Factory and I thought I'd share a few photos of the visit and say Thanks for stopping by. http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o87/cmoberly/2.jpg http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o87/cmoberly/4.jpg http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o87/cmoberly/IMG_1887.jpg http://i118.p...

Dan R. wrote:Cevin, don't sell your self so short. I think of you not only as a machine nerd, but a pretty good all-a-round nerd too!

It is a good blog with some good information. Thanks.

Thank you Dan. That means a lot coming from you........

Also, feel free to post questions to Marty.

but seriously If you do have an interest in better understanding the how and why and when of CNC technology, Check out our blog at http://www.cmsna.com/blog/ . One of our Techs, Marty, has been writing this blog for a few months now and, for Machine Nerds like me, it's quite interesting. this months...

David,

There is also a parameter on the NC that controls look ahead and computes the decell when heading into a significant direction change. this is a universal parameter and will slow down all tools on all corners. Let me know if you want to look at this, I'll have someone call you.

Cevin

Congratulations Space X...a CMS Customer

They are also delivering the ashes of Scottie from the original Star Trek.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76Ea14uWGvI

Ken,

Unfortunately, I am not an expert in the process of vulcanization and don't know exactly how it works. I believe it is a Thermal-Chemical process.

yea, so in the end, there is not one big reason to use vulcanized rubber pads, but many small reasons.

C

Maybe its a dumb question but that wouldn't be a first time for me :lol: Why use rubber? couldn't you use something solid that could be mechanically fastened with screws or such? The environment is another reason we use rubber. Can you imagine trying to back out small screws that have been sitting ...

Gary,

Klint is correct.

The Pad is not glued to the Aluminum base but vulcanized and I have not seen any glue yet that can hold in these conditions.

Cevin

If the pods are from a CONCEPT then the height is 100mm. SPEED and MAXIMA pods are 200mm

The kid that put it all together is like 23