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[TimHollis]

Hello

 

This Forum is truly outstanding, I solved a lot of my issue's just by going through the old posts. My problem is I am isolated on this tropical island, with only 2 other people to discuss CNC/CAD CAM with. Can anybody suggest other Forums or User groups that might be worth checking out? Of interest are SolidWorks 2001, MasterCam all Versions, EDM, CNC - VMC.

Many Thanks

The Ex-Pat

Tim Hollis

[TheePres]

With Moderators permission, I will direct you to other CAD/CAM forum i use quite a bit.

[Jack Mitchell]

As a registered user of both Smartcam & Edgecam -I bid you good luck - there aren't any support groups or user forums.

 

Welcome to the Mastercam users forum - there's lot's of fun.

 

All the street's are paved in golden.

and, nobody ever get's old in, that funny place called the ****

 

If you hangout here - you'll never go hungry again! (Scar ,from the Lion King)

 

Regards, Jack

[TimHollis]

My Thanks for the replies I have received so far. I have looked through tons of searches and sites, without much luck. My parent company is in NY, and I am currently working for them long term in the American Free Trade Zone, Dominican Republic. I currently use the newest CNC, on the Island, a 1998 B/port TC1. Back home on Long Island, I had a group of us that got together about 1 a month. Here, I have only been able to find 2 other guys who actually know what their doing. Most times, as soon as they get a look at the setup here I get asked the same question " Can I get a job here, I would like to learn what your doing" . I have been working with some guy's at the Technical college in Las Americas, and got a proposal and funding finalized for a course, but since the El Jefe, received the funds, things came to a grind, I’m waiting to see how that plays out. Anyway Thanks in advance to anyone who replies, it is greatly appreciated.

 

Thanks

Ex-pat

Tim Hollis

[Scott Bond]

Hi Tim

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Here, I have only been able to find 2 other guys who actually know what their doing.

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"There are a lot of resturants in town, but not as many places to eat "

 

[ 09-04-2002, 11:10 AM: Message edited by: Scott Bond ]

[TimHollis]

I'm starving if thats the case!

Besides why eat, when Cervesa is cheaper than the bottled water here?

 

And with the 2 replies coming from the same area, both mentioning Hunger and Food, is that some kind of conspiracy? or maybe it’s just close to lunch time.

 

Thanks

The Ex-pat

Tim Hollis

 

[ 09-04-2002, 12:02 PM: Message edited by: TimHollis ]

[Philcott]

Hi Tim,

 

This is the place to get your mastercam fix. There is a good group of users here, (both male and female) who go above and beyond what most would expect, to help others with their mcam questions.

I don't spend a lot of time posting, as yet, but do spend a lot of time learning things I didn't even know I wanted to know, just by reading the posts of others. Thanks to them and welcome to you.

 

I have a friend in the DR doing geological exploration and have heard lots of tales about the country and it's people.

 

Phil

[TimHollis]

Thanks for the welcome.

 

And you’re absolutely right about learning from this forum. After I registered, I spent my 1st few days reading through ALL the old post's. I just don't get it, why some of the other companies out there aren't following the example by MasterCam. I mean Bridgeport, Cincinnati, SolidWorks? Not everything you need is always found in the manual or on some automated tech help line. That’s why I was hoping for some suggestions on other groups.

Also Thanks Very Much, to all you guy's way up North there, when I read the post's, they were from all over the place. But so far, only you guy's seem to take the time.

 

Thanks

The Ex-pat

Tim Hollis

[TimHollis]

If you read the above, maybe someone can help with this.

Anybody know of a good source for servo amplifiers, I have 3 standard Yaskowa on my CNC. But with the way the power goes on and off around here, its just a matter of time before I need a replacement, I would like to put one on the shelf now while everything still works.

 

Thanks

The Ex-Pat

Tim Hollis

[Guest]

Tim:

 

Here is another message board from another distributor. I hope the will help you get you CNC fix.

MC North West

[TheePres]

To Dave Thompson,

I was unsuccesfull in e-mailing response to you.

Mail was returned. Please delete if inappropiate.

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[Jack Mitchell]

TimHollis,

 

What would I do if I was isolated on a tropical island with only two other people to discuss Cnc/Cad/Cam with?

 

Let me see,

 

I might suggest, simply turn off the computer and get to know the other two people.

 

Sorry Tim – I got caught up with the moment.

 

Regards, Jack