Forum: MechMates already cutting
Sun 01 March 2009, 10:12
|
Replies: 53
Views: 52,723
|
Forum: MechMates already cutting
Fri 27 February 2009, 19:26
|
Replies: 53
Views: 52,723
I'm using the Oriental Motors PK296A2A-SG7.2....
I'm using the Oriental Motors PK296A2A-SG7.2. There is more friction with the linear bearings simply because there is more bearing area, but the motors have no problem moving the gantry or y-car. I...
|
Forum: MechMates already cutting
Sun 22 February 2009, 16:54
|
Replies: 53
Views: 52,723
I think I actually started on it over the...
I think I actually started on it over the Christmas holiday, so I'd say Dec. 20th 2007. My table size is actually 100" by 56" which would give the 4'x8' cutting area, but I am currently limited to...
|
Forum: MechMates already cutting
Wed 18 February 2009, 05:08
|
Replies: 53
Views: 52,723
Thanks. I think the rafters (floor trusses in...
Thanks. I think the rafters (floor trusses in this case) are an optical illusion. There is hopefully enough clearance to get a vacuum hose in that space. I'm pretty happy with the Milwaukee, this is...
|
Forum: MechMates already cutting
Tue 17 February 2009, 20:13
|
Replies: 53
Views: 52,723
Bolted Mechmate in Kansas now cutting
I might get in trouble for my excess use of aluminum, but hey, it's easy to work with and I had it laying around. Some updated pictures and the proof that it's cutting. Still need to tidy up some...
|
Forum: Troubleshooting
Wed 11 February 2009, 17:07
|
Replies: 24
Views: 21,457
|
Forum: Troubleshooting
Tue 10 February 2009, 06:24
|
Replies: 24
Views: 21,457
All motors run fine then start slipping
Nice bit of detective work Gerald. I'm not sure if this is the exact problem, but if not, it is something related, I'm sure. Last night I swapped out the (trusty?) IBM computer for my self assembled...
|
Forum: Troubleshooting
Mon 09 February 2009, 11:19
|
Replies: 24
Views: 21,457
Thanks for the suggestions Mike. Yes, I am...
Thanks for the suggestions Mike. Yes, I am talking one continuous move, and I am controlling the move with the jog or shuttle pop up (Tab in Mach 3). The computer was a $200 surplus piece, so it...
|
Forum: Troubleshooting
Mon 09 February 2009, 09:09
|
Replies: 24
Views: 21,457
I'm not in front of the machine right now, but...
I'm not in front of the machine right now, but that 3666.93 value seems familiar, so I think that's what I've got keyed in. Yes, the DP is 20, but both the grinding noise and ticking occur even with...
|
Forum: Troubleshooting
Mon 09 February 2009, 06:07
|
Replies: 24
Views: 21,457
|
Forum: Troubleshooting
Mon 09 February 2009, 05:01
|
Replies: 24
Views: 21,457
I have run the Mach test program. I even ran it...
I have run the Mach test program. I even ran it up to 100,000 pulses, and was still getting excellent response according to the test program. I currently have it set at the recommended 25,000 pulses....
|
Forum: Troubleshooting
Sun 08 February 2009, 20:10
|
Replies: 24
Views: 21,457
I bought the computer at surplus, but it is an...
I bought the computer at surplus, but it is an IBM 6221 which is dual CPU 2.6 GHZ, so it should be overkill if anything. I don't think any other processes are starting, but I can check for that....
|
Forum: Troubleshooting
Sun 08 February 2009, 18:01
|
Replies: 24
Views: 21,457
|
Forum: 60. Wiring & Cable Management
Thu 15 January 2009, 06:31
|
Replies: 4
Views: 12,363
|
Forum: 60. Wiring & Cable Management
Wed 14 January 2009, 16:22
|
Replies: 4
Views: 12,363
Connecting Shielded Cable to motors
Is there a preferred approach to connecting the shielded cable to the motors? It appears that Gerald has plugs, but I can't tell how the plugs are tied into the motor. The options seem to be 1) open...
|
Forum: 10. Base Table
Fri 02 January 2009, 10:32
|
Replies: 30
Views: 39,543
My table is also bolted together for easy...
My table is also bolted together for easy trasport. A couple hints on the way I did it might help. As was mentioned, you still need to weld flanges on the different sections to allow bolting...
|
Forum: MechMates already cutting
Thu 25 December 2008, 16:50
|
Replies: 53
Views: 52,723
Wow, Gerald has got a memory like a steel trap!...
Wow, Gerald has got a memory like a steel trap! Yes, we are in Maragogi. About 120 kilometers south of Recife. I´m curious, the guys from Brasil, what kinds of things are you going to be cutting with...
|
Forum: MechMates already cutting
Wed 24 December 2008, 12:45
|
Replies: 53
Views: 52,723
Thanks Jonny. I am on vacation in Brazil right...
Thanks Jonny. I am on vacation in Brazil right now. Will post some more pictures when \i get back. I hope to be cutting within a week or two after returning. Don´t tell my wife that I am suffering...
|
Forum: MechMates already cutting
Tue 23 December 2008, 06:09
|
Replies: 53
Views: 52,723
|
Forum: 50. Toolheads
Fri 12 December 2008, 08:02
|
Replies: 11
Views: 13,600
|
Forum: 40. Z-Slide
Thu 11 December 2008, 22:58
|
Replies: 54
Views: 81,078
That looks like it contains a "constant force...
That looks like it contains a "constant force spring" that I referenced in an earlier post. I think this is an excellent solution, but my concern was that the springs I found were only good for...
|
Forum: 50. Toolheads
Thu 11 December 2008, 22:45
|
Replies: 11
Views: 13,600
|
Forum: 50. Toolheads
Wed 10 December 2008, 11:44
|
Replies: 11
Views: 13,600
Hi Fabio,
My interest would probably be more...
Hi Fabio,
My interest would probably be more in the smaller spindle. I believe you said you paid $850 for that model in your original post. And knowing how bad the exchange rate was back then, and...
|
Forum: 50. Toolheads
Tue 09 December 2008, 12:08
|
Replies: 11
Views: 13,600
Brazilian Spindle (Tecmaf)
There's a thread on here talking about Chinese spindles, so I thought I'd start one asking about Brazilian spindles. I know there are several Brazilian builders on here, and I think Fabio is using a...
|
Forum: 40. Z-Slide
Wed 03 December 2008, 21:02
|
Replies: 54
Views: 81,078
Gerald,
In the original post to this thread...
Gerald,
In the original post to this thread you mention a "wire coil spring" approach. I don't see any more dicussion of that. I've been looking at alternatives to multiple gas springs since I...
|