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Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 22 December 2021, 12:31
Replies: 124
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Posted By IamDave
Out with the Old-----In with the new.

Well time has come, as planned. My little 4x4 build is growing. After cutting close to 8-900 sheets of 1-inch Extira and plywood, and lots of bits and mistakes.:D.. I took it apart this week. Going...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 22 March 2020, 09:28
Replies: 124
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Posted By IamDave
It's like a ghost town around here, in N. Ga.

It's like a ghost town around here, in N. Ga.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 21 March 2020, 06:24
Replies: 124
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Posted By IamDave
Figured it out. Was just cutting to fast, losing...

Figured it out. Was just cutting to fast, losing steps here and there. Experience can have it's cost. Wore out the bearing in my first spindle, two bearing. Spindle cut about 450 sheets of extira....
Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 11 March 2020, 05:58
Replies: 124
Views: 152,851
Posted By IamDave
Does anyone cut 1 inch mdf or extira on a regular...

Does anyone cut 1 inch mdf or extira on a regular basis, with their machine?
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 22 November 2019, 05:21
Replies: 124
Views: 152,851
Posted By IamDave
No, no filtration. This fan actually creates a...

No, no filtration. This fan actually creates a breeze through the box, and blows out.
I used aluminum tubing, and a screen mesh, as my heat sinks. Filtration filter was a thought. I may add it...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 08 November 2019, 16:17
Replies: 124
Views: 152,851
Posted By IamDave
Updating Control Panel

Installing a new control panel, I got from Mike.
Purchased a set of Drill Hog Bits off ebay, to drill the holes.
So far so good. Looks way better than the 12x16x8 I had on it.:D
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 07 June 2019, 17:23
Replies: 124
Views: 152,851
Posted By IamDave
2.2kw spindleupdate

The spindle, I got online works well. It has out performed the 7518 Porter Cable significantly. A little hassle learning to solder the connection, to the motor, and wire the VFD, but not a large...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 05 March 2019, 06:16
Replies: 124
Views: 152,851
Posted By IamDave
Mike, hope all is well your way. I see the...

Mike, hope all is well your way. I see the tornado damage, around you is terrible.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 27 November 2018, 13:04
Replies: 124
Views: 152,851
Posted By IamDave
Thank you for the pointers Al and Ivo. I ordered...

Thank you for the pointers Al and Ivo. I ordered robotics grade cable for the VFD to motor, and I am going to mount the VFD in a panel.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 21 November 2018, 17:41
Replies: 124
Views: 152,851
Posted By IamDave
2.2 Kw Spindle Finally

Just got a 2.2 kw water cooled spindle and vfd for an upgrade. The Porter Cable worked fine for plywood and long curves. We'll see how it goes.
Happy Turkey Day to all tomorrow.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 19 October 2018, 07:07
Replies: 124
Views: 152,851
Posted By IamDave
Here is a video from Oriental Motors, concerning...

Here is a video from Oriental Motors, concerning cooling fans over
electrical components. Some might find useful....
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 20 May 2018, 22:10
Replies: 124
Views: 152,851
Posted By IamDave
No sir. I think I want to go with geared...

No sir. I think I want to go with geared steppers now. I also am going to add the smooth stepper. (Because that fast movement, back to zero scares the ^v^ out of me.).
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 19 May 2018, 07:47
Replies: 124
Views: 152,851
Posted By IamDave
If anyone is using the PMDX134 board, and...

If anyone is using the PMDX134 board, and experience problems, that do not make sense. Replace the 25 pin ribbon cable. Maybe it will solve your problems, as it did mine.
I believe this, to also be...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 09 May 2018, 14:25
Replies: 124
Views: 152,851
Posted By IamDave
Okay 2 -3 days of learning. Apparently during the...

Okay 2 -3 days of learning. Apparently during the motor deal, I damaged one of the drives through feedback without blowing a fuse. Support is great there. They are going to look at it and repair. The...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 03 May 2018, 07:03
Replies: 124
Views: 152,851
Posted By IamDave
Is there anyone on here, that cuts 1" and 1.25"...

Is there anyone on here, that cuts 1" and 1.25" Extira on a regular basis, with a MechMate? I cut between 100-300 sheets a year. Just wondering.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 02 May 2018, 05:25
Replies: 124
Views: 152,851
Posted By IamDave
Ha! No it might not. I did not have small...

Ha! No it might not. I did not have small pullers.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 01 May 2018, 21:07
Replies: 124
Views: 152,851
Posted By IamDave
The gears are pretty snug on the shaft. I was...

The gears are pretty snug on the shaft. I was able to get one side off easy. The other one I used a brass punch and put the shaft in the vise to beat it out. It had a groove made around it. I used...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 01 May 2018, 07:20
Replies: 124
Views: 152,851
Posted By IamDave
What I am going to do to fix my allen screw...

What I am going to do to fix my allen screw problem, is drill slightly into the shaft on the square, a small hole. I am going to use longer allen set srews to prevent slippage. Note to self: Next...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 01 May 2018, 05:29
Replies: 124
Views: 152,851
Posted By IamDave
Thanks. I am working to get the geared motors...

Thanks. I am working to get the geared motors now. I am sure, once I get my motors geared and tuned correctly, all will be well. I am just happy as heck I was able to get this far, with as little...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 28 April 2018, 16:13
Replies: 124
Views: 152,851
Posted By IamDave
I know. I read, and read. I knew that people had,...

I know. I read, and read. I knew that people had, had problems. I got over excited to see it moving.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 27 April 2018, 16:28
Replies: 124
Views: 152,851
Posted By IamDave
Okay I used a 49 x 48 x 3/4 piece mdf for a...

Okay I used a 49 x 48 x 3/4 piece mdf for a temporary spoil board. . I squared the front with the gantry using a 1/4 inch endmill.. Then setup a cut file to square it all the way around to 48x48 it...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 27 April 2018, 06:44
Replies: 124
Views: 152,851
Posted By IamDave
Yes. Good idea. I am going to do that next. Then...

Yes. Good idea. I am going to do that next. Then check the accuracy. Got to go climb a little this weekend with the sun showing up. Thanks.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 25 April 2018, 10:34
Replies: 124
Views: 152,851
Posted By IamDave
Routed the very first piece this morning. Seemed...

Routed the very first piece this morning. Seemed to be okay.
Got to get used to this table, re-oriented where X&Y are different.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 23 April 2018, 18:27
Replies: 124
Views: 152,851
Posted By IamDave
Took 4 times to calibrate all 3 axis. Moves...

Took 4 times to calibrate all 3 axis. Moves exactly an inch when asked to move an inch.
You don't have to worry about the A axis----Is that right?
Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 23 April 2018, 13:26
Replies: 124
Views: 152,851
Posted By IamDave
Yep, that is what it was. Deleted the profile,...

Yep, that is what it was. Deleted the profile, and started over from scratch.
Back on track. now to calibrate the motors to move the proper time/distance calculations.
This is actually sinking in...
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