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Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 13 February 2013, 23:07
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Posted By KenC
0.3mm is much better then what I have. :o how...

0.3mm is much better then what I have. :o
how bad is the error? I too face the flipping over problem but then again, nothing a few stroke of sand paper can't fix.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 13 February 2013, 19:40
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Posted By KenC
In engineering, there is such thing as...

In engineering, there is such thing as "Tolerance" because, reality says no one can never get 100% accuracy. 99.999999999999.....9999% is possible but never 100%. I would suggest you go through your...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 22 July 2012, 22:52
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Posted By KenC
Red, you already built a functional MM, what is...

Red, you already built a functional MM, what is there to be afraid of to grind a drill bit?
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 24 June 2011, 01:00
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Posted By KenC
when you "Mach3 Menu->Config->Select Native...

when you
"Mach3 Menu->Config->Select Native Units(for motor tuning).
Settings(Alt6) lower right corner mm/inches."
Mach3 will advice that is not for setting you G-code unit...

The best thing...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 21 June 2011, 02:44
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Posted By KenC
soldering or brazing are good options too.

soldering or brazing are good options too.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 20 June 2011, 08:05
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Posted By KenC
That makes sense. Shipping is expensive...

That makes sense. Shipping is expensive down-under, that is what preventing me from shipping anything from Australia.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 20 June 2011, 06:38
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Posted By KenC
I understand the high price for custom switch...

I understand the high price for custom switch box, but these are apparently mass production "standard size" enclosure... The testing can't be as expensive, can they?
Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 20 June 2011, 05:38
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Posted By KenC
Call me a fool if you wish, but I honestly can...

Call me a fool if you wish, but I honestly can not comprehend how a metal box cost more then 4 stepper motors or a router or a spindle... Its a mystery to me...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 19 June 2011, 23:13
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Posted By KenC
Love your work! The box is among the...

Love your work!
The box is among the shallowest I've seen so far in this forum.
2 suggestions, you can have the BOB mounted on the box door, either inside or outside of the box (maybe in a...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 08 May 2011, 04:43
Replies: 268
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Posted By KenC
From where I'm from we build everything with...

From where I'm from we build everything with bricks... but its going to be a messy job dealing with bricks & mortar. I hope to construct a wood frame based sound barrier which should be faster to...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 01 May 2011, 23:17
Replies: 268
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Posted By KenC
Way to go! I share your excitement, I went...

Way to go! I share your excitement, I went buzzard when my MM move on its own for the 1st time.
What is you plan on sound proofing?
Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 22 December 2010, 03:32
Replies: 268
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Posted By KenC
you can stop when you get near 1mm wide edge, &...

you can stop when you get near 1mm wide edge, & no further work required... Mine is 1.5mm wide...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 21 December 2010, 05:23
Replies: 268
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Posted By KenC
Congrats!

Congrats!
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 25 November 2010, 02:26
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Posted By KenC
You are suppose to sand/grind the 4 support bases...

You are suppose to sand/grind the 4 support bases after they are welded on the spider. This way it takes care of any uneveness on the spider & the possible thermal deformation due to welding.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 22 November 2010, 05:15
Replies: 268
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Posted By KenC
You shoul be ok. As long as you secure the...

You shoul be ok.
As long as you secure the angle rigidly & no large free play between the guide bearing & the work piece. Any inaccuracy can be dealt with during your shimming process.
Nice...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 18 November 2010, 21:02
Replies: 268
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Posted By KenC
We normally use a center punch & make a healthy...

We normally use a center punch & make a healthy indent for locating the position & help the drill to stay put at the begining of the drilling exercise.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 15 November 2010, 04:24
Replies: 268
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Posted By KenC
Ross, your went to a slaugter house???? My...

Ross, your went to a slaugter house???? My friendly neighbourhood machine shop charged me less then a beer for boring, drill & tapping the scrub holes in less then 2 hours... Even after I told him...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 19 August 2010, 08:37
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Posted By KenC
Drilling is the most boring part of the build......

Drilling is the most boring part of the build... at least for me...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 19 August 2010, 07:54
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Posted By KenC
Majority of the screws used in this build are M8...

Majority of the screws used in this build are M8 & M12, unless you have more drill bit size then minimum, you can use larger ones.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 25 July 2010, 07:12
Replies: 268
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Posted By KenC
Scrounging for old PC is fun & challenging at...

Scrounging for old PC is fun & challenging at times... not that PCs are expensive, but satisfaction of resurrecting old PCs for a good course is priceless.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 03 July 2010, 05:51
Replies: 268
Views: 158,837
Posted By KenC
Red, The formula is just a guide, you don't have...

Red, The formula is just a guide, you don't have to be exact & you don't neet to de-rate by 75%. The motor can in fact work happily at higher voltage or lower. Only affect the possible efficiency...
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