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Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 26 September 2020, 17:36
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Posted By smreish
Thanks John! The machine has been really...

Thanks John!
The machine has been really sidelined to R&D work, specialty projects and doesn’t get much used lately. Thankfully, I still have room for a 5x10 machine to take up space in the shop. ...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 25 September 2020, 18:24
Replies: 58
Views: 87,860
Posted By smreish
https://youtu.be/5tlZQ6Nm3ak Hello All, I...

https://youtu.be/5tlZQ6Nm3ak

Hello All,
I was in the process of moving the machine and removed the spoilboard to do a ground up recalibration of the entire machine, oil things, square up things,...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 11 August 2019, 19:44
Replies: 58
Views: 87,860
Posted By smreish
in working order

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All in working order but missing all the wire management and some wire routing over the years. A couple of days with zip ties, panduit and some wire all will be sorted and good as new.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 09 August 2019, 17:40
Replies: 58
Views: 87,860
Posted By smreish
I bought her back for a 10 year refresh

Work to do...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 19 October 2012, 09:45
Replies: 58
Views: 87,860
Posted By smreish
stuff that was done a few years ago

So, I was cleaning up the server files this morning and came across a few pictures from when I converted MM #5 over to a VERY large foam statue cutting machine.
This picture is a 2 sided cutting...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 01 July 2009, 04:30
Replies: 58
Views: 87,860
Posted By smreish
Thanks MM fans! I must say, Nils has been a...

Thanks MM fans!

I must say, Nils has been a huge help and kind for letting me help him with his machine. Not to mention - he promised to come and customize my Mach screens for me! :)

My...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 30 June 2009, 13:23
Replies: 58
Views: 87,860
Posted By smreish
Heath, That was a much later (about 12 months)...

Heath,
That was a much later (about 12 months) add on for a specific project.
The #5 machine was with pre-mamba parts too. I had to make all my own cable chain attachments, skate grinder and...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 30 June 2009, 12:26
Replies: 58
Views: 87,860
Posted By smreish
Gerald, Thanks for the congratulations and...

Gerald,
Thanks for the congratulations and changing my comment line!
I'm starting to feel like a MM factory. Interesting for me, each build has been different and rewarding.
#5 - standard build...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 30 June 2009, 10:19
Replies: 58
Views: 87,860
Posted By smreish
All done, wiring challenges over, cutting away

I finished the MM this morning.
I have a few modest tweaks to attend to - like a dust foot, laser pointer and zero plate.

All in all, a good building experience on this one. Aside from most...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 23 June 2009, 17:54
Replies: 58
Views: 87,860
Posted By smreish
...got her moving tonight. Maybe cutting and...

...got her moving tonight. Maybe cutting and logo's tomorrow. Under the gun to get this one cutting.
I have a few wiring challenges to address - like routing the contact for the spindle enable,...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 17 June 2009, 13:48
Replies: 58
Views: 87,860
Posted By smreish
more photo's of wiring fun 4890 4891 ...

more photo's of wiring fun
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Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 17 June 2009, 08:01
Replies: 58
Views: 87,860
Posted By smreish
Gerald, Of course you noticed that! I caught...

Gerald,
Of course you noticed that! I caught that after I took the picture home last week!

I already gave the shop the note to fix the routing of wires in the panel.

I think it's already been...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 16 June 2009, 18:29
Replies: 58
Views: 87,860
Posted By smreish
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Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 16 June 2009, 17:52
Replies: 58
Views: 87,860
Posted By smreish
Almost done - again

Interesting.
I uploaded pictures during lunch today and now I can't find any portion of the thread. Well, Anyway. I am almost done with Machine #2. Just wiring the last bits up. Hopefully, I...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 02 June 2009, 08:04
Replies: 58
Views: 87,860
Posted By smreish
I recall that conversation between you and Eric...

I recall that conversation between you and Eric back in 2007.
I will look further into this - I haven't done anything except open the shipping box.

I use Delta series drives frequently in my...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 02 June 2009, 06:36
Replies: 58
Views: 87,860
Posted By smreish
Okay, some answers after talking with the spindle...

Okay, some answers after talking with the spindle engineer at PDS.
The Internal Thermistor coupler on the Columbo Spindle (yep, has one) is connected to the Delta VFD via terminals DCM and M14. ...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 02 June 2009, 06:08
Replies: 58
Views: 87,860
Posted By smreish
Well, now you have me making some phone calls. I...

Well, now you have me making some phone calls. I know how it was handled on the Hitachi. I will have to look into it. As you are well aware, the delta VFD-b series in the 2007 < vintage drives...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 01 June 2009, 14:31
Replies: 58
Views: 87,860
Posted By smreish
Alex, We talked about it and I forgot I said...

Alex,
We talked about it and I forgot I said yes! It's perfectly fine...I prefer the Delta. The difference in cost was minimal for a drive I prefer.

Regards,
Sean
Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 01 June 2009, 14:24
Replies: 58
Views: 87,860
Posted By smreish
New spindle is here! ...and to my surprise, it...

New spindle is here! ...and to my surprise, it came with the Delta VFD and not the hitachi.....Thanks Blurry Customs.
Sean
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Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 25 May 2009, 06:43
Replies: 58
Views: 87,860
Posted By smreish
...and according to UPS, should be here this...

...and according to UPS, should be here this Wednesday!
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 21 May 2009, 17:05
Replies: 58
Views: 87,860
Posted By smreish
Brian, Actually, Blurry Customs (you can find...

Brian,
Actually, Blurry Customs (you can find them in the Market place section of this forum) is running a package special.
For about 2300$, You get a complete 3HP spindle, drive, collet, wrench...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 19 May 2009, 11:03
Replies: 58
Views: 87,860
Posted By smreish
...Cutting down rails yesterday and today. ...

...Cutting down rails yesterday and today. Gosh, I forgot what fun (& messy) it really is :)

Piece of cake 2nd time around!

Oh yeah - table standing on it's own feet.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 15 May 2009, 13:49
Replies: 58
Views: 87,860
Posted By smreish
New Table....old table just fine and happy with a...

New Table....old table just fine and happy with a router.
Specs on the new spindle:

Columbo RV73/2 3HP Package (50ft Cables), Hitachi Drive
With 10% Discount (thank you for honoring your April...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 05 May 2009, 17:53
Replies: 58
Views: 87,860
Posted By smreish
Started fabrication

...A quick start today. All the main table steel cut. The Main beams will get back cut tomorrow.

All the holes in the cross members drilled.

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Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 05 May 2009, 12:44
Replies: 58
Views: 87,860
Posted By smreish
Sleep? With my 1 and 3 year old's running around...

Sleep? With my 1 and 3 year old's running around the house I am awake anyway. So why not make use of that awake time! :D
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