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Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Mon 31 August 2009, 03:58
Replies: 65
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Posted By andyclarkecncuk
Thought i would update as i havent for a while. ...

Thought i would update as i havent for a while.
I have been really busy at work so havent had much time to spend on mechmate but yesterday had time to cut this.

It is 250mm dia cut in 18mm mdf...
Forum: Introduce yourself and start planning Sun 30 August 2009, 10:36
Replies: 2
Views: 4,983
Posted By andyclarkecncuk
Hi Jon, I have just completed my mechmate...

Hi Jon,

I have just completed my mechmate and i too did not have any experiance of cnc.
I wish you the very best with your build and if i can help with any parts of the build please let me know....
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Thu 13 August 2009, 15:41
Replies: 65
Views: 49,908
Posted By andyclarkecncuk
Thanks Doug, Beautiful but unfortunatly not...

Thanks Doug, Beautiful but unfortunatly not designed by me - free in v carve pro demo.

I was just reading your post in the motor tuning part, What did you mean by g's?.
When you set the velocity...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Thu 13 August 2009, 15:20
Replies: 65
Views: 49,908
Posted By andyclarkecncuk
Thanks John, logos on the way. Afew more...

Thanks John, logos on the way.

Afew more pics this time painted mdf white so it shows up better.

Last photo shows a few flats on "B" i think it should of been cut with two passes as when i cut...
Forum: Miscellaneous / General / Whatever / Catchall Thu 13 August 2009, 10:13
Replies: 15
Views: 13,078
Posted By andyclarkecncuk
Thats an amazing video.

Thats an amazing video.
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Thu 13 August 2009, 04:33
Replies: 65
Views: 49,908
Posted By andyclarkecncuk
My First cuts

Pics of my first cuts:)

Well i have finally managed to make my first cuts.
I was very nervous but all went well and i am pleased with the results :)

I think i need to play with the speed...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Wed 12 August 2009, 12:12
Replies: 65
Views: 49,908
Posted By andyclarkecncuk
Thanks Greg, That is really usefull. Andy

Thanks Greg, That is really usefull.
Andy
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Tue 11 August 2009, 03:36
Replies: 65
Views: 49,908
Posted By andyclarkecncuk
Ah got it now, 0.25 is the output shaft, so...

Ah got it now,
0.25 is the output shaft,
so 1440 steps per rev x 10 for gekcos =
14400/ 94.2477795 =
152.78874554
Thanks Andy
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Tue 11 August 2009, 03:08
Replies: 65
Views: 49,908
Posted By andyclarkecncuk
http://www.worldofcnc.com/images/Commercial%20Grad...

http://www.worldofcnc.com/images/Commercial%20Grade%20Pinion.pdf
Thanks Gerald for the quick reply, The pinions im using are the snb1030 in the above link, sorry didnt know how to put page in....
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Tue 11 August 2009, 02:01
Replies: 65
Views: 49,908
Posted By andyclarkecncuk
Thanks all of you, i am really pleased with it. ...

Thanks all of you, i am really pleased with it.
I am having some problems trying to set the steps per mm in mach3?
The steppers say 0.25 step so 360/0.25 = 1440 x 7.2 = 10368 steps per rev of...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Mon 10 August 2009, 05:07
Replies: 65
Views: 49,908
Posted By andyclarkecncuk
Thanks Gerald, Eye sight is not what it used to...

Thanks Gerald, Eye sight is not what it used to be!
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Mon 10 August 2009, 03:42
Replies: 65
Views: 49,908
Posted By andyclarkecncuk
She Moves

Well i have finally got her to move :).
Its a nice feeling after all that hard work to see it working.

I have the pk296aesg7.2 motors with the power supply supplying 75vdc to the geckos. I have...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 05 August 2009, 13:07
Replies: 129
Views: 97,138
Posted By andyclarkecncuk
Hi Martin, There are threads on here and...

Hi Martin, There are threads on here and elsewhere which explain how to wire it up. I am hopefully going to wire mine up tomorrow (if cable arrives) so once ive done it if i can help i will....
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Tue 07 July 2009, 02:20
Replies: 65
Views: 49,908
Posted By andyclarkecncuk
Thanks all for the info, I think i will get her...

Thanks all for the info,
I think i will get her cutting and then see how i get on.
Thanks Andy
Forum: Rails & Rollers Sun 05 July 2009, 08:11
Replies: 159
Views: 181,364
Posted By andyclarkecncuk
. . . . . I managed to grind the rails this...

. . . . .
I managed to grind the rails this week and im glad they are now done. The skate works great. I was a little worried how they would come out but they are perfect. Its better to angle the...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Sun 05 July 2009, 08:11
Replies: 65
Views: 49,908
Posted By andyclarkecncuk
Hi, Here are a few more photos of the table with...

Hi, Here are a few more photos of the table with paint on.
I managed to grind the rails this week and im glad they are now done. The skate works great. I was a little worried how they would come...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Mon 29 June 2009, 16:29
Replies: 65
Views: 49,908
Posted By andyclarkecncuk
I didnt get a great deal done today as work is...

I didnt get a great deal done today as work is busy but i did manage to fit bracing and also tidy up the ends of the channels.

Im not sure if i should drill for the rails and them disassemble and...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Mon 29 June 2009, 16:20
Replies: 65
Views: 49,908
Posted By andyclarkecncuk
Hi, I have not got a metal chop saw so this is...

Hi, I have not got a metal chop saw so this is how i have been cutting everything square. When it gets a bit worn i just true it back up on the crosscut. I also screwed a stop on the back for...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Mon 29 June 2009, 00:53
Replies: 65
Views: 49,908
Posted By andyclarkecncuk
Its amazing how small the frame looks in the...

Its amazing how small the frame looks in the pics. It is huge!
Andy
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Mon 29 June 2009, 00:52
Replies: 65
Views: 49,908
Posted By andyclarkecncuk
Bradm, Yes the company i brought the laser parts...

Bradm, Yes the company i brought the laser parts from supply the full set then just dont use what you dont need. Maybe a bit wastefull. Also the other part of the skate was on the floor having the...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Sun 28 June 2009, 13:42
Replies: 65
Views: 49,908
Posted By andyclarkecncuk
Ah.. Ok thanks. Lets hope i can operate this...

Ah.. Ok thanks. Lets hope i can operate this machine better than i can post pics:)
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Sun 28 June 2009, 12:09
Replies: 65
Views: 49,908
Posted By andyclarkecncuk
Hi Gerald, Im using the "go advanced" them...

Hi Gerald, Im using the "go advanced" them uploading them and then cutting and pasting the file?
Thanks Andy
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Sun 28 June 2009, 11:35
Replies: 65
Views: 49,908
Posted By andyclarkecncuk
http://www.mechmate.com/forums/attachment.php?atta...

http://www.mechmate.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=5080&stc=1&d=1246210356
http://www.mechmate.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=5081&stc=1&d=1246210356

5080

5081
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Sun 28 June 2009, 03:40
Replies: 65
Views: 49,908
Posted By andyclarkecncuk
Hi, sorry if the photos are a bit mixed up, not...

Hi, sorry if the photos are a bit mixed up, not really sure how to attch them. The laser cut parts fit together so well but as you can see from the pic the two end plates are not a pair ie they are...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Sun 28 June 2009, 03:36
Replies: 65
Views: 49,908
Posted By andyclarkecncuk
http://www.mechmate.com/forums/attachment.php?atta...

http://www.mechmate.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=5077&d=1246181306
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